Smithsonian Online Conference: Problem Solving with Smithsonian Experts
The “Smithsonian Online Conference: Problem Solving with Smithsonian Experts” is a free series of interactive workshops taking place throughout April 2010. Register now online.
The live online events will be of special interest to educators, entire classrooms of engaged students, and to the general public. Throughout the month, Smithsonian historians, scientists, researchers, and other experts share their questions, their methods, and their unique way of thinking in an interactive format that welcomes you to contribute your own ideas.
The sessions span the arts, history, science, and culture, and are organized around four key themes. All events take place live online—you participate and interact directly from your computer in real time. Each session will be recorded and posted after it takes place for later on-demand access.
Schedule and Themes
Day One: Understanding the American Experience
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
On the first day of the conference, our very own Noriko Sanefuji and her NMAH colleague Nancy Davis will be talking about the National Museum of American History’s exhibition, Creating Hawai‘i. Noriko and Nancy will chat with you about the behind-the-scenes research on the objects and themes related to the exhibition, and explore the differences between the reality of Hawaiian life and history compared to the popular conceptions about our 50th state.
Day Two: Valuing World Cultures
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Day Three: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Day Four: Understanding and Sustaining a Biodiverse Planet
Thursday, April 29, 2010
To review the complete program and to register, please visit the conference website.
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