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#UMMNH is open Tuesday - Sunday to the public, 10am-4pm. FREE to individuals and families. https://t.co/TrMCd6z5cv

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As we give thanks this season, we'd like to give a special thank you to our visitors for their support. Happy Thanksgiving! πŸ¦ƒ

As we give thanks this season, we'd like to give a special thank you to our visitors for their support. Happy Thanksgiving! πŸ¦ƒ
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Happy ! Some fossil remains show evidence that Mastodons could contract which of the following diseases?

A) Smallpox
B) Tuberculosis
C) Leprosy
D) Measles

Let us know your guesses in the comments!

Happy #TriviaTuesday! Some fossil remains show evidence that Mastodons could contract which of the following diseases? A) Smallpox B) Tuberculosis C) Leprosy D) Measles Let us know your guesses in the comments!
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Fred Begay was the first Navajo to receive a Ph.D. in physics. He used his knowledge of laser, electron, and ion beams in order to create alternative energy sources. Learn more about his career and passions here:

nativepartnership.org/site/PageServe…

Fred Begay was the first Navajo to receive a Ph.D. in physics. He used his knowledge of laser, electron, and ion beams in order to create alternative energy sources. Learn more about his career and passions here: nativepartnership.org/site/PageServe… #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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Wake up, it's ID Day!! Stop by the museum today between 11-4 to meet with experts from various fields who can identify your treasures. βš—οΈ πŸ”¬ βš›οΈ

Check out our website to see examples of what specimens are able to be identified:

lsa.umich.edu/ummnh/news-eve…

Wake up, it's ID Day!! Stop by the museum today between 11-4 to meet with experts from various fields who can identify your treasures. βš—οΈ πŸ”¬ βš›οΈ Check out our website to see examples of what specimens are able to be identified: lsa.umich.edu/ummnh/news-eve…
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On April 8, 1993, Ellen Ochoa became the first Mexican American in space.

β€œDon’t be afraid to reach for the stars…a good education can take you anywhere on Earth and beyond.”

Learn more about her career here:

text-message.blogs.archives.gov/2021/06/10/ell…

On April 8, 1993, Ellen Ochoa became the first Mexican American in space. β€œDon’t be afraid to reach for the stars…a good education can take you anywhere on Earth and beyond.” Learn more about her career here: text-message.blogs.archives.gov/2021/06/10/ell… #HispanicHeritageMonth
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Friendly reminder that ID Day is coming up Oct. 8! Bring in your own collected objects for identification by experts from a wide array of fields. Check out our website for more info on what to bring!

πŸ‘‰ πŸ‘‰ shorturl.at/rDU19

Sorry, no appraisals will be given.

Friendly reminder that ID Day is coming up Oct. 8! Bring in your own collected objects for identification by experts from a wide array of fields. Check out our website for more info on what to bring! πŸ‘‰ πŸ‘‰ shorturl.at/rDU19 Sorry, no appraisals will be given.
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Monica Dus, @UMichMDCB researcher a co-collaborator on our comic 'Sugar Buzz,' has been appointed a 2023-2024 White House Fellow!

Check out the publication of the comic here, and more on her story:

πŸ“” πŸŽ‚: lsa.umich.edu/content/dam/um…

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ›οΈ: record.umich.edu/articles/lsa-r…

Monica Dus, @UMichMDCB researcher a co-collaborator on our comic 'Sugar Buzz,' has been appointed a 2023-2024 White House Fellow! Check out the publication of the comic here, and more on her story: πŸ“” πŸŽ‚: lsa.umich.edu/content/dam/um… πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ›οΈ: record.umich.edu/articles/lsa-r…
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Umm I think we may have found Nemo... πŸ˜‚ Not a clownfish, but Stichocentrus roamed (swam?) Earth in what is now modern-day Lebanon. Any guesses how old this specimen is?

A. 95 million years
B. 110 million years
C. 65 million years
D. 130 million years

Umm I think we may have found Nemo... πŸ˜‚ Not a clownfish, but Stichocentrus roamed (swam?) Earth in what is now modern-day Lebanon. Any guesses how old this specimen is? A. 95 million years B. 110 million years C. 65 million years D. 130 million years #TriviaTuesday
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Dr. Mario Molina was a chemist whose research helped discover the Antarctic ozone hole; he achieved many accomplishments over the years, and was most notably a Nobel Prize winner in 1995.

Learn more about his life and studies here: nobelprize.org/prizes/chemist…

Dr. Mario Molina was a chemist whose research helped discover the Antarctic ozone hole; he achieved many accomplishments over the years, and was most notably a Nobel Prize winner in 1995. Learn more about his life and studies here: nobelprize.org/prizes/chemist… #HispanicHeritageMonth
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Break out those PSLs -- today marks the first official day of fall! β˜• πŸ‚ But what exactly does the 'Autumnal Equinox' mean? Learn more here: almanac.com/content/first-…

Break out those PSLs -- today marks the first official day of fall! β˜• πŸ‚ But what exactly does the 'Autumnal Equinox' mean? Learn more here: almanac.com/content/first-…
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Explore the unknown TONIGHT at Mesmerica, an audio-visual journey designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses. Shows run Friday & Saturday evenings through September. Tickets are limited -- reserve your spot here: tickets.mesmerica.com/annarbor/#chec…

Explore the unknown TONIGHT at Mesmerica, an audio-visual journey designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses. Shows run Friday & Saturday evenings through September. Tickets are limited -- reserve your spot here: tickets.mesmerica.com/annarbor/#chec…
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