a new collections policy that requires Smithsonian museums to collaborate with the communities represented by their holdings and to return or share ownership of items that might have been previously stolen or acquired under duress.
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Smithsonian aims to change its brand - The Washington Post - 0 views
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From "America's attic" to "Seriously Amazing". One commenter noted that the Smithsonian seems unfocused and exhibits/museums lack analysis--in danger of becoming just a basement.
Human bones, stolen art: Smithsonian tackles its 'problem' collections - The Washington... - 0 views
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The policy requires human remains “be treated with dignity and respect, as those once living, and not objectified as a scientific resource.”
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As Smithsonian officials celebrated the deaccessioning of works held by its African Art museum, they ignored another 21 Benin sculptures in the collection of the National Museum of Natural History
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The Future is Here Conference - 0 views
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'The Future is Here' conference at the Smithsonian; also this month's Smithsonian magazine features lots of future studies articles
Do You Know This Face? The Smithsonian Needs Help Identifying These Women Scientists | ... - 0 views
Seeing Art Through Google Glass | At the Smithsonian | Smithsonian - 0 views
21st Century Museums - Part Two | desktop - 0 views
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Interview with Seb Chan, Director of Digital & Emerging Media at the Smithsonian
21st Century Museums - Part One | desktop - 1 views
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Interview with Seb Chan, Director of Digital & Emerging Media at the Smithsonian
2030 Vision .doc - 1 views
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Now five years old, this Smithsonian Institution report was created to establish a sense of what the SI's visitorship would be like in 2030.
What Turned Jaron Lanier Against the Web? | Ideas & Innovations | Smithsonian Magazine - 0 views
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it is one of the more interesting stories in web guru land... Good find!
The Unintended (and Deadly) Consequences of Living in the Industrialized World | Scienc... - 0 views
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Progress doesn't always lead to positive outcomes.
Special Report: The Future of Energy | Special Reports | Smithsonian Magazine - 1 views
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special report on the future of energy
Richard Clarke on Who Was Behind the Stuxnet Attack | History & Archaeology | Smithsoni... - 0 views
When Did Girls Start Wearing Pink? | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Magazine - 0 views
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ideas about colors and clothing for children changes with the generations
What Urban Planners Can Learn From a Hindu Religious Festival | Travel | Smithsonian Ma... - 0 views
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What can city planners and those who plan refugee and emergency camps learn from this mega pop-up city?