If self-reliance builds confidence and creativity in people, it can do the same for organizations. Continue reading Building a more self-reliant Smithsonian

In a moving ceremony, the space shuttle Discovery ends one chapter in its storied career and begins another at the Smithsonian. Continue reading A new mission for Discovery

Because the Smithsonian is in the “forever business,” we have a responsibility to be a global leader in sustainability. Continue reading A sustainable Smithsonian

The Smithsonian is poised to to be at the forefront of the Global Genome Initiative–mapping the essence of life on Earth. Continue reading From the Secretary: Road Map to Discovery

Thanks to our talented and dedicated curators and conservators, the scope and depth of the Smithsonian’s collections is unmatched by any other institution in the world. Continue reading From the Secretary: A collective endeavor