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Great News!!! Our 2026 Smithsonian Faculty Fellows have been selected!!!!
Following a banner year of strong, applications, and after much deliberation, we are pleased to announce our 2026 Smithsonian Faculty Fellows. Joining us in 2026 as we explore the theme, Fostering a Culture of Critical and Ethical Learning to Shape…
Hopefully, It’s Not Too Late: Exploring Stories of Climate Change
by Professor Erin Aust After weeks of anxious uncertainty, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History reopened its doors, allowing me to escort students from my ENGL101 + 011 class through two of its exhibits, Journey Through Deep Time and…
A Taste of History: A Sociological Analysis of Our Virtual Visit to Julia Child’s Kitchen
by Professor Cassandra Carter Date of Visit: November 19 Introduction On November 19, students in Sociology 100 participated in a virtual visit to Julia Child’s Kitchen at the National Museum of American History. The purpose of this experience was to…
Mission: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum- Where Science Meets Economics
by Professor Basman Towfique-DeWald Alongside space exploration’s scientific and engineering feats, the importance of the space economy is growing. As missions grow more ambitious and commercial interests expand, economics is becoming just as critical to our future in space as…
The Doctor and the Paper Bag
by Professor Ron Nunn By Ronald Nunn, Anthropology On Friday Oct. 3rd, 2025, a visit was made to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) with the MC Anthropology 215 Class, Human Evolution and Archaeology. We rode…