The ways museums communicate can unintentionally exclude and alienate visitors. Today on the podcast I'm chatting to Margaret Middleton about how we can be more inclusive and intentional about the language we use. podcast.artengager.com/episode/why-in…

Meet Vlad, my new WFH office mate who takes his job very seriously. (And yes, he’s almost as tall as me 😆). ❤️

What a brilliant, delightful way to get your community engaged. Love this, and suddenly very sad I'm not in Boston to participate. x.com/CenterForAstro…

Overheard Smithsonian NMNH today — Exuberant 10-12 year old: “mom!! Look!! It’s the Hall of Human Organs!! Let’s go!!” Kid’s mom: “oh! … well…no. It says ‘Hall of Human ORIGINS’” Kid: ……… “oh” …… “never mind”

Alma Thomas dedicated herself to painting after retiring from a 38-year career as a public school art teacher in Washington, D.C. She painted this work, “Earth Sermon – Beauty, Love And Peace,” in 1971, in her 80s.

Would you like to see your words [HERE]? We're hiring a Social Media Specialist! Create engaging content & contribute to national dialogue on women’s history. Apply by 5/18. Open to the public: usajobs.gov/job/723891800 Fed/special appointing authorities: usajobs.gov/job/723891200

#WorldMigratoryBirdDay is on Saturday, and scientists need your help to track the health of the world's bird species! Report what you see in backyards, neighborhoods and natural areas by joining a local birding project or using ​​the eBird app! Learn more: s.si.edu/livebirdfriend…

It’s somehow been more than one week and I still can’t process that you’re really gone. I even reached for my phone today to text you and couldn’t breathe when reality hit me. I love you so much, I’ll miss you forever. 🐦‍⬛ everloved.com/life-of/laura-…

Registration is now open for the 2023 National Smithsonian Education Summit! Whether you’re joining in person or virtually, all are invited to explore the intersections of art, culture, history, and science with three days of FREE programming. #SmithsonianEdu s.si.edu/EducationSummi…

Listen to Sidedoor Podcast about how we're increasing the visibly of women in science from @Smithsonian collections! My colleagues liz harmon, rebecca dikow, & I share about our work and progress. If you're interested in Wikipedia and women in #STEM, this episode is for you! 🎧🎙️

Ok #ArchivesTwitter, what do you recommend as the best, reasonably priced, scanner for at-home #digitization projects (photos, documents, etc.)?

Title IX opened new doors to American women in education. Patsy Mink made it happen. The 1st woman of color and the 1st Asian American woman elected to Congress, she spent much of her career supporting women’s rights: s.si.edu/3q0W4ES #SmithsonianAANHPI

This 1867 Freedmen's Bureau letter from Columbus, TX documents the activities that local African Americans planned for the anniversary of their emancipation: s.si.edu/45RNbhg. Help us and Smithsonian’s NMAAHC discover more early #Juneteenth celebrations: transcription.si.edu/freedmensbureau.

#BREAKING: We are overcome with joy that the Supreme Court has upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), which is widely regarded as the gold standard of child welfare.

Such a fun interview with @SusanLiebell. Give it a listen! 😀

Officially signed off at the Smithsonian yesterday after almost 9 years and what a ride it’s been. And I left Smithsonian Transcription Center with a walk down transcription memory lane - documenting some of my favorite finds from the collections: transcription.si.edu/articles/trans…. Thanks for everything 💙