Dr. Skorton pauses to reflect on his first official year as Secretary and offers some insight into the direction he will lead the Smithsonian as we move forward. Continue reading Proud to be your colleague
The challenge of bridging the gap in scientific literacy is one the Smithsonian is willing to accept and one we are unwilling to postpone. Continue reading STEMming the tide of scientific illiteracy
Come for the ingenuity and stay for the scandal on this episode of Sidedoor as as we find out how Eadweard Muybridge changed the course of photographic history. Continue reading Sidedoor: Inventor, Photographer…Murderer
Secretary Skorton considers America's complicated relationship with Native Americans and helps set the record straight on a meal that was more of a snack than a feast. Continue reading The Invention of Thanksgiving
Kris Hamilton introduces Jim Peterson, who volunteers with the Smithsonian Call Center and at the National Museum of Natural History. Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Peterson
This week was marked by news from across the pond and from right in our own backyard. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Oct. 28 – Nov. 3, 2018
December 13, 1847. The Board of Regents votes to get organized. We're still waiting. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: December 13, 1847
