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News and Research
Smithsonian Internships Ranked in Top 10
Career tracker Vault.com ranked the Smithsonian one of the 10 best places to intern in 2011. Our interns can tell you why better than we can.
What 2011's Extreme Weather Means
for the Bay
Hurricanes, snakeheads and dead zones - it's been a bizarre year for the Chesapeake, but our scientists say it's roughly what we'd expect with climate change.
Methane Release Threatens Marshes' Future as Greenhouse Sinks
Tidal wetlands are good at absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere. But sea-level rise could force them to emit more methane, and new research finds freshwater wetlands aren't as likely to act as buffers.
Education and Events
NEW! Online Registration System for Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Programs
Click HERE to go to our public calendar.
As of September 1, we have switched to online registration only. For the event you want to register for, simply copy and paste the registration link from the calendar into a separate window and follow the instructions.
Full Calendar of Events
Parent-Child
"Mom n' Me: Explore Egypt"
--Wednesday, January 25, 1:30PM–
2:00PM
Parent-Child
"Mom n' Me: Explore Egypt"
--Wednesday, February 08, 10:00AM–
11:00AM
Parent-Child
"Mom n' Me: Slippery Slimy Creatures"
--Wednesday, February 08, 1:30PM–
2:00PM
Parent-Child
"Mom n' Me: Slippery Slimy Creatures"
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