Bi-Centennial
Tags: ANNIVERSARIES; NATIONAL Museum of Natural History (U.S.); SMITHSONIAN Institution (Washington, D.C.); RESEARCH
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- Biologist at the Helm. Helmuth, Laura // Smithsonian;Jun2007, Vol. 38 Issue 3, p32
The article profiles Cristian Samper, acting Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Samper brings to the post a background as a biologist specializing in the cloud forests of the Andes. Samper established natures reserves in Colombia, directed Colombia's biodiversity research institute, and...
- Whole Worlds to Order. Small, Lawrence M. // Smithsonian;Jun2000, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p10
Focuses on the reconstruction of an African landscape by the Smithsonian's Office of Exhibits Central (OEC) at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. How children were compelled to touch the exhibit; Stages of development museum exhibits go through before completion; The...
- A Family Reunion. STROMBERG, JOSEPH // Smithsonian;Dec2011, Vol. 42 Issue 8, p32
The article discusses a bust of Osage Indian Albert Penn at the U.S. National Museum of Natural History, focusing on the experiences of his granddaughter, Evelyn Taylor, in viewing the bust. It notes that the bust was one of several commissioned by Ales Hrdlicka, a curator for physical...
- The Gem of the Collection. Small, Lawrence M. // Smithsonian;Apr2000, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p10
Describes the Smithsonian Institution's National Gem Collection, on display at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. How the collection originated in 1884; Examples of famous jewels found within the collection, including the Napoleon Diamond Necklace, the Hooker Emerald and...
- Deep Science. Clough, G. Wayne // Smithsonian;Sep2008, Vol. 39 Issue 6, p32
This article reviews the permanent exhibition of the Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., opening on September 27, 2008, as well as the exhibition "Dig It! The Secrets of Soil," also at the National Museum of Natural History...
- Museum director quits over Smithsonian restructuring. Lok, Corie // Nature;6/7/2001, Vol. 411 Issue 6838, p624
Reports on the resignation of Robert Fri, director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. Comments from Fri about the restructuring plan for the museum; Information on the advisory panel that will be created for the restructuring plan.
- Staff suggest cure for Smithsonian woes. Chen, Josette // Nature;8/23/2001, Vol. 412 Issue 6849, p757
Focuses on the plan of scientists at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. to reorganize the research operations at the Smithsonian Institution. Divisions planned for the science category of the institution; Cause of previous conflicts among the institution's employees;...
- Smithsonian perspectives. Heyman, I. Michael // Smithsonian;May96, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p22
Opinion. Advances the notion that among the Smithsonian Institution's greatest legacies has been its long line of directors with vision and drive. 1996 marking the institution's 150th anniversary; The author, the secretary of the Smithsonian, citing the passion that the directors bring to...
- Smithsonian Perspectives. Heyman, I. Michael // Smithsonian;Aug96, Vol. 27 Issue 5, p10
Presents the reflections of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, I. Michael Heyman, on the Smithsonian Institute during its 150th anniversary celebration. The institute's founder, James Smithson; An international as well as a national organization; Smithsonian's foreign research...
