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The Smithsonian Institution is reconsidering a nonprofit group's offer to put Internet access points, called "hot spots," on the Mall. The organization's proposal -- which hinges on placing ...
The Smithsonian Institution receives a great many public inquiries covering a wide range of topics and the "Encyclopedia Smithsonian" was created to answer some of the most frequently asked questions.
The website will showcase material already created by the Smithsonian, but the partners envision new collaborations. “I hope this is the beginning of a rich partnership,” Kerger said.
Feed your children’s growing minds and capture their imagination with learning toys from the Smithsonian collection. Skip to content. FOX31 Denver.
The Best STEM Toys for Kids Are Smithsonian-Approved Super Fun. 1 of 11. Smithsonian. We know how badly you want your kids to get off their screens — and just how challenging that can be.
Smithsonian Gardens celebrates National Garden Month in April with the launch of Community of Gardens, a website for sharing and preserving the stories of gardens and the people who make them ...
Purdue University’s INSPIRE Research Institute for Pre-College Engineering works with pre-school, school-age, college undergrads, engineers and parents to test and rate science- and tech-themed ...
1-2-3 Build It! Robot Factory. With this toy, children build their own robot using 18 different plastic pieces—like squiggly legs, silly eyes and even a propellor hat—that can be configured in ...
The Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access has announced that its Smithsonian Learning Lab (learninglab.si.edu) was named the Best Education Website in the 23rd Annual Webby Awards.Hailed ...
The Smithsonian Institution is trying to revamp its stodgy image as “America’s attic” with a new ad campaign announcing its redesigned online presence. The “Seriously Amazing” ads will ...
Smithsonian's newly updated History Explorer website contains all or most of what you would need for your American history lessons. And because it's from the Smithsonian, our free national museum ...