President Biden has authorized a 5.2% pay raise for Federal employees that includes an across-the-board 4.7% raise and an average 0.5% increase in locality pay. Additionally, Secretary Bunch approved the same increase for all Trust employees. Continue reading Federal and Trust pay raise takes effect January 14
A new agreement renews the working relationship between the two organizations and strengthens a framework for collaboration. Continue reading Smithsonian and the State Department team up for global impact
One of spring’s earliest harbingers is the delicate lavender blooms of the Eastern Redbud, but there is still some mystery about when and why these small trees bloom each year. Continue reading Become a Citizen Scientist – Join the Redbud Phenology Project!
This year, National Museum of Natural History Director Kirk Johnson helped spearhead an effort to add up the collections of the world’s largest museums. Continue reading 1.1 Billion Objects and Counting: Inside the Effort to Tally Natural History Specimens Around the Globe
We hear this song every new year, but what does it actually mean? And what does a sad Charlie Chaplin have to do with it? Find out on this edition of Sidedoor. Continue reading Auld Lang What?
The Smithsonian’s Board of Regents has appointed three new members to the National Museum of the American Latino board of trustees. Continue reading Three new members named to NMAL board
Researchers from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History led a new analysis that sheds light on the ancestry and genetics of woolly dogs, a now extinct breed of dog. Continue reading Why did these adorable “wooly dogs” disappear?
We invite you to come together next Monday, Dec 11 to remember the life and impact of our dear friend and colleague, Effie Kapsalis. Continue reading In Memoriam: Remembering Effie Kapsalis
Applications are now being solicited for the 2024 Emerging Leaders Development Program. The 2024 ELDP is designed to provide learning and development opportunities for high-potential, high-performing GS/IS 11s and 12s (and grade equivalents in SE). Continue reading Do you have what it takes to be a leader? Applications sought for 2024 Emerging Leaders Development Program
With more than 20 years of experience at the Smithsonian, Dorothy Lippert is championing a collaborative approach to repatriation. Continue reading Meet the Archaeologist Leading the Natural History Museum’s Repatriation Efforts
Join Taliia Smith of the Office of Public Relations' Social Media team as she celebrates Teacher's Appreciation Day by appreciating some teachers. Continue reading Celebrating Smithsonian Educators
We are reevaluating and working to improve the survey to better meet the needs of both staff and leadership. Continue reading Update on the 2025 Smithsonian Employee Perspective Survey
The Smithsonian Excellence in Digital Awards acknowledge, honor, and elevate outstanding staff achievements across a variety of digital disciplines Continue reading Nominations are now open for the 2025 Excellence in Digital Awards
Brachman brings 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in the private sector to her new role. Continue reading Anne Brachman named new director of the Office of Government Relations
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Maureen Bryant’s half-century of service
