Description: Dr. Ellen Stofan, the first woman to be appointed Director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, was NASA's chief scientist and a leader in the effort to send humans to Mars. #Groundbreaker
Description: Ichthyologist Dr. Lynne Parenti (right) is recognized for her contributions to historical biogeography (distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space & geological time) and was the 1st female elected President of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. #Groundbreaker
Description: Each week, the Archives features a woman who has been a groundbreaker at the Smithsonian, past or present, in a series titled Wonderful Women Wednesday.
Description: Dr. Elizabeth Broun, Director, Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery, 1989–2016, oversaw major renovations, welcomed groundbreaking exhibitions, and diversified the museum’s collections. She served as the museum’s Chief Curator and Assistant Director, 1983–88. #Groundbreaker
Description: Jessica S. Johnson, Head of Conservation, Smithsonian's Museum Conservation Institute, focuses on conservation of archaeological field objects and helped establish the Iraqi Institute for the Conservation of Antiquities and Heritage. #Groundbreaker
Description: Curator Emeritus Dr. Jane Walsh, Smithsonian's National Anthropological Archives, developed a specialty in pre-Columbian lapidary technology to better understand the technological advancements of ancient cultures. #Groundbreaker
Description: Ths Smithsonian's 1st female employee, librarian Jane Turner (no picture of Turner exists), was in charge of the library and also oversaw the distribution & exchange of scientific publications with 1,744 institutions in 26 countries. #Groundbreaker
Description: Molecular biologist Dr. Oris Sanjur, Associate Director for Science Administration at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, was selected as 1 of the 10 pioneering Women in Science in Panama, and advocates for science and education as essential elements for the development of the country. #Groundbreaker
Description: As one of the Smithsonian's 1st female managers, Helena Weiss was responsible for the central filing system of public mail, accession reports, loans and exchanges, shipping, foreign travel, customs regulations, insurance, and workman's compensation.
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