Anne-Marie Gilliland chats with two Castle docents about how they are continuing to share the Smithsonian’s mission despite the COVID-19 shutdown. Continue reading A date with destiny: Castle docents meet the Smithsonian Learning Lab
Dr Kay Behrensmeyer is a leading light for women in science. Continue reading Dr. Kay Behrensmeyer: Scaling the heights of scientific acheivement
The Hirshhorn Museum is documenting these unprecedented times by having artists, who are hunkered down in quarantine just like everyone else, film short videos of themselves to serve as a living historical archive. Continue reading Artists in Quarantine: A video archive of an unprecedented time
When it comes to reconstructing how ancient creatures lived, palaeontologists like us are as much detectives as we are scientists. Continue reading The Conversation: Prehistoric human footprints reveal a rare snapshot of ancient human group behavior
Farleigh Earhart seamlessly makes the transition to our “new normal.” Continue reading Our Smithsonian: Lawyer by day, seamstress by night
Jim Preston captured the dramatic moment when the USAF Thunderbirds and the USN Blue Angels performed a joint flyover in tribute to those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Our Smithsonian: A salute to extraordinary courage
Being nostalgic about commuting may have seemed inconceivable a month ago, but it’s only one of the things Ren Cooper misses about work. Continue reading Our Smithsonian: Not just mailing it in
More than 80% of Wikipedia editors are men. Does that influence the representation of women on the site? What do you think? Continue reading Because of HerStory: Closing the online gender gap
Leslie Poster introduces us to Laura McClure, who is using her skills as a mount maker to make a difference. Continue reading Our Smithsonian: Frustrated creativity finds an outlet in philanthropy
The distinguished scientist is a leading light for women in STEM fields. Continue reading Dr. Kay Behrensmeyer continues to garner accolades
The President's budget for fiscal year 2026, released May 30, includes deep cuts to Smithsonian federal funding. Secretary Bunch explains the federal appropriations process and reminds us of the long road between initial requests and final budget. Continue reading FY 2026 Appropriations Process
A chance encounter and a new exhibition demonstrate the power of photography to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Continue reading From Shadow to Substance
Salute your colleagues June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American History Museum's Warner Brothers Theater. Continue reading Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes
Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations
