NZPCBI ecologist Ellen Welti and co-author Peter Haas accepted the Frontiers Planet Prize in June. Continue reading Smithsonian scientist wins prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize
The Smithsonian has awarded fellowships to 10 accomplished visual artists from an international pool of candidates as part of the 2024 Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship Program. Continue reading 2024 Artist Research Fellowships announced
Dr. Monique Chism, the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for Education, has announced the awardees of the 2024 Together We Thrive Planning and Implementation grants. Continue reading “Together We Thrive” grants announced
Nominations close July 24, 2024 Continue reading Call for nominations: 2024 Secretary’s Research Awards
REMINDER: The Secretary’s 2023 Research Prizes will be presented live and virtually Tuesday, March 19. Continue reading UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Secretary’s 2023 Research Awards
The annual Smithsonian Education Awards honor outstanding staff achievements by Smithsonian educators, who open the doors to invite lifelong learners, students, families, communities, fellows, interns, and educators everywhere to discover our extraordinary programming, resources, collections, and research. Continue reading Nominations close Feb. 9 for the 2024 Smithsonian Education Awards
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
