This is a sampling of approximately 2,420 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of October 4 -8, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of October 4 – October 8, 2021
More than 300 professionals across the U.S. are putting visibility and representation in the zoo and aquarium field at the forefront of their work, focusing on approaches such as networking, outreach, mentorship, and professional development. Craig Safoe explains why their efforts are so critical. Continue reading Why aren’t Zoo and Aquarium professionals more diverse?
UPDATED! The endangered Asian elephant may be a conservation success story as its rapid decline appears to be stabilizing. But this has created a new set of problems. With little remaining habitat, these elephants have nowhere left to go but into roads, farms, and cities. The seventh season of the Smithsonian’s flagship podcast Sidedoor opens with a look at what happens when wild elephants go urban. Continue reading Make Way for Elephants
This is a sampling of approximately 2,600 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of September 27 – October 1, 2021
Get an inside look at the one-week-old cheetah cub animal care staff at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute are currently hand-raising in this #Cubdate Q&A with biologist Adrienne Crosier. Continue reading A Cheetah Cub Check-in
This is a sampling of approximately 4,370 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of September 20 – 24, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI; Highlights from the week that was September 20 – 24, 2021
Torch writer Amy Rogers Nazarov and her 14-year-old son, Jake, recently paid their first post-COVID visit to the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. In a series of photos, Amy captured Jake’s reaction to what they saw. This “Jake’s-eye view” demonstrates that art is not always easy, but the complete story of who we are cannot be told without it. Continue reading Jake’s Take
This is a sampling of approximately 2,480 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Sept. 13 – 17, 2021. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of September 13 – 17, 2021
This is a sampling of approximately 2,550 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Sept. 7 – Sept. 10, 2021 Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of September 7 – September 10, 2021
Dubbed “the Oscars of government service,” the Service to America Medals recognize unsung heroes in federal government every year. SERC biologist Greg Ruiz’s three decades fighting marine invasions earned him a spot in the 2021 finals. Continue reading SERC’s Greg Ruiz is a finalist for Service to America Medal
Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen. Voting ends Sunday, September 21st! Continue reading Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen
(Ed. note: We should note that it's never wise to stand behind a cow, even a buttery one. Cow pies never win blue ribbons.) Continue reading Behind the Butter Cow: A Look at the Renwick’s new State Fair exhibition
More than $2.5 million in grants has been awarded to fund projects ranging from exposing little kids to nature, the link between movement and emotional wellbeing and building a robotic telescope. Continue reading 2025 Together we Thrive
Melanie Adams will serve as interim director beginning August 26. Continue reading Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down
