About the Author: Wayne Clough

Wayne Clough served as the 12th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution from 2008 to 2013. He oversaw several major openings at the Smithsonian, including the Sant Ocean Hall at the Museum of Natural History and the reopening of the American History Museum.

Nov

What’s up at A&I?

“Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood.” We certainly have big plans for the Arts & Industries Building! Continue reading What’s up at A&I?

Nov

What goes around comes around

Forget about pony rides–how often can you take a ride on a naked mole rat? Continue reading What goes around comes around

Sep

Seriously Amazing

Gravitas and wonder share equal billing at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Seriously Amazing

Sep

On the road in Hawaii IV: The Secretary’s travel journal

The final day in Hawaii is both a somber reminder of the fragility of life and an inspiring look at nature’s determination to create it. Continue reading On the road in Hawaii IV: The Secretary’s travel journal

Sep

On the road in Hawaii III: The Secretary’s travel journal

In Part Three of the Secretary’s journal, explore the ecology of the coral reef with one of the world’s foremost experts. Continue reading On the road in Hawaii III: The Secretary’s travel journal

Sep

On the road in Hawaii II: The Secretary’s travel journal

In Part Two of the Secretary’s travel journal, a visit to the highest peak in Hawaii takes us a little closer to the stars themselves. Continue reading On the road in Hawaii II: The Secretary’s travel journal

Sep

On the road in Hawaii I: The Secretary’s travel journal

Secretary Clough introduces the Smithsonian’s longstanding relationship with Hawaii in Part One of his most recent travel journal. Continue reading On the road in Hawaii I: The Secretary’s travel journal

Aug