by Professor Matthew Decker The Fellows were in especially esteemed company as Maria Marable-Bunch, Associate Director of Museum Learning and Programs, welcomed them to the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) last Thursday. While she shared appropriately glowing reviews…
by Professor Matthew Decker It’s always a magical time at the National Portrait Gallery thanks to Briana Zavadil White, the Head of NPG’s Education and Public Programs. Whether sharing the museum’s history or engaging active learning (infused with a healthy…
by Professor Matthew Decker On April 17th, the Fellows began an emotional journey at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Joined by Auntaneshia Staveloz and Kelly Elaine Navies, Fellows were treated to a robust overview of…
by Professor Matthew Decker The Fellows took flight at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM) this past Thursday. With the capable support of Shannon Baldioli, the manager of the museum’s Youth and Teacher Programs, our exploration of all-things-space…
by Professor Matthew Decker The Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship (SFF) braved the spring break crowds at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) last Thursday, March 27th. Before we had the chance to weave through the waves of other enthusiastic museumgoers…
by Professor Matthew Decker This past Thursday, March 6th, the new cohort of Smithsonian Faculty Fellows was invited behind the curtain at The Smithsonian National Museum of American History (NMAH). We were greeted by Philippa Rappoport, the Fellowship’s stalwart liaison…
In the early weeks of the 2025 Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship experience, the Fellows are treated to “Teaching with Objects: An Introduction to Object- and Museum-Based Learning,” a workshop facilitated by the incomparable Professor Sara Ducey, the outgoing Director of the…
Our 2025 Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship is underway! After receiving a large and robust group of applications, eleven faculty were selected to participate in this year's Fellowship. We are pleased to welcome : Erin Aust, English and Reading, Germantown Tiffany Banks,…
by Professor Melissa McCeney During the fall semester, Introductory Psychology students visited the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in order to consider the impact of identity on conservation-related behaviors, as well as the role of museums in shaping specific…
By Professor Serena Gould The primary objectives of our class visit to the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) were: (i) to adhere to the integrated skills requirements of the ELAI990 syllabus while providing dynamic and relevant coursework around my four modular…