Don’t miss one of the Smithsonian’s most (unintentionally) timely exhibits–closing this weekend at the Natural History Museum. Continue reading “Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World” closes this weekend
Recordings of the May 9 programs are now available Continue reading Enjoy the 2023 Volunteer Appreciation Event (even if you couldn’t make it in person)
Only 19 percent of articles on Wikipedia are about women. In the field of science, this difference is even more pronounced. But now, a team at the Smithsonian is using artificial intelligence and good old fashioned research skills to scour the archives for lost women of science and publish their stories … before it’s too late. Continue reading The Funk List
Half a century after the end of the Vietnam war, “Camp Legacy” on the National Mall offered a commemoration. Continue reading “Welcome Home”
Thank you for celebrating with us in April at the Third Annual Smithsonian Volunteer Appreciation Event with Secretary Bunch! If you were unable to join us, or just want to relive the event, we’ll share the recording with volunteers soon. Continue reading Volunteer highlights from around the Smithsonian
OSHEM2U: Take charge of your health. Receive an individual Health Risk Assessment at a special event May 17. Continue reading OSHEM2U: Take charge of your health
Smithsonian Staff Learning Series: What’s coming up in May Continue reading Smithsonian Staff Learning Series: What’s coming up in May
The National Museum of the American Latino is highlighting some of their amazing volunteers on social media for Volunteer Appreciation Month. Meet Volunteer Docent Nephtali Rodriguez Castellar. Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Nephtali Rodriguez Castellar
Learn how botanical illustrator Alice Tangerini keeps traditional artistic methods alive in the increasingly digital world of science. Continue reading The Smithsonian’s Only Botanical Illustrator Transforms Science Into Stunning Works of Art
Smithsonian Transcription Center volunteer Jennie Caughran has transcribed more than 140,000 pages of Freedmen’s Bureau Records. making it possible for thousands of people to access these historically important documents and learn more about the Reconstruction era. Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Transcription Titan Jennie Caughran and the Freedmen’s Bureau Records
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
