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      More Thoughts on the Art of Science

      • Date: January 7, 2010
      • Description: In the most recent issue of Ezra (Winter 2010, pg. 3), Cornell University’s quarterly magazine, there is a small feature about photographs by graduate student Heather Flores of fruit fly ovaries. These images won the NYSTEM Stem Cell Awareness Day Image Contest. Besides the fact that there is a contest devoted to images that demonstrate the visual beauty of stem cell science,

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    3. Dr. Mary Baker, Research Organic Chemist & Museum Conservator, Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute (1987–2000), used differential scanning calorimetry to determine the extent of crystallization in order to establish proper storage and handling procedures for spacesuits. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. Mary T. Baker

      • Date: January 20, 2016
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Dr. Mary Baker, Research Organic Chemist & Museum Conservator, Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute (1987–2000), used differential scanning calorimetry to determine the extent of crystallization in order to establish proper storage and handling procedures for spacesuits. #Groundbreaker

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    5. Bethune Gibson, head conservator for the National Museum of Natural History's Anthropology Conservation Laboratory, set standards for anthropological conservation, and along with her team, conserved nearly 18,000 objects in 12 years. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Bethune Gibson

      • Date: December 9, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Bethune Gibson, head conservator for the National Museum of Natural History's Anthropology Conservation Laboratory, set standards for anthropological conservation and along with her team, conserved nearly 18,000 objects in 12 years.

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    7. The National Museum of Natural History’s Forensic Ornithologist, Carla Dove, examines the remains of birds that struck airplanes in order to minimize future, sometimes fatal, bird-strike accidents. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Carla Dove

      • Date: January 7, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: The National Museum of Natural History’s Forensic Ornithologist, Carla Dove, examines the remains of birds that struck airplanes in order to minimize future, sometimes fatal, bird-strike accidents. #Groundbreaker

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    9. Conservator Carolyn Rose (left) was head of the National Museum of Natural History's Anthropology Conservation Laboratory, was thesis advisor for over 30 students, and received the 1992 Rutherford John Gettens Merit Award for outstanding contributions to the American Institute for Conservation.

      Women in Science Wednesday: Carolyn Rose

      • Date: December 16, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Conservator Carolyn Rose (left) was head of the National Museum of Natural History's Anthropology Conservation Laboratory, was thesis advisor for over 30 students, and received the 1992 Rutherford John Gettens Merit Award for outstanding contributions to the American Institute for Conservation.

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    11. Objects Conservator Catharine Hawks (center), National Museum of Natural History, specializes in the preservation of natural history specimen and lectures widely on hazards related to collections. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Catharine Hawks

      • Date: March 2, 2016
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Objects Conservator Catharine Hawks (center), National Museum of Natural History, specializes in the preservation of natural history specimen and lectures widely on hazards related to collections. #Groundbreaker

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    13. Biologist Devra Kleiman was well-known for her research on panda and golden lion tamarin behavior and reproduction, and for almost 30 years, she coordinated the Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program which successfully reintroduced the first GLTs into the wild. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Devra Kleiman

      • Date: August 12, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Biologist Devra Kleiman was well-known for her research on panda and golden lion tamarin behavior and reproduction, and for almost 30 years, she coordinated the Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program which successfully reintroduced the first GLTs into the wild. #Groundbreaker

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    15. Donna Strahan, Head of the Department of Conservation and Scientific Research at the Freer Sackler, has written numerous articles on topics ranging from technical studies on Chinese Buddhist sculpture and Thai bronzes to best practices for the field. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Donna Strahan

      • Date: January 6, 2016
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Donna Strahan, Head of the Department of Conservation and Scientific Research at the Freer Sackler, has written numerous articles on topics ranging from technical studies on Chinese Buddhist sculpture and Thai bronzes to best practices for the field. #Groundbreaker

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    17. Medical technologist Jane Swanson was awarded the Ivor Dunsford Memorial Award for her discoveries of several antigens (most notably the rare Pk antigen) and blood groups.

      Women In Science Wednesday: Jane Swanson

      • Date: October 15, 2014
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: A weekly feature highlighting groundbreaking women in science.

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    19. Janet Douglas, Head of Technical Studies at the Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute, studies works of art and archaeology especially inorganic materials such as stone, jade, and metal. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Janet Douglas

      • Date: December 30, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Janet Douglas, Head of Technical Studies at the Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute, studies works of art and archaeology especially inorganic materials such as stone, jade, and metal. #Groundbreaker

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    21. Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's Janine Brown is head of the world's largest wildlife reproductive endocrinology lab, and is dedicated to improving the welfare and breeding management of endangered species. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Janine Brown

      • Date: December 10, 2014
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's Janine Brown is head of the world's largest wildlife Reproductive Endocrinology Lab, and is dedicated to improving the welfare and breeding management of endangered species. #Groundbreaker

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    23. Wildlife physiologist Kim Terrell, at the Smithsonian National Zoo's Conservation Biology Institute, is studying how climate change impacts hellbenders, the largest salamander in North America.

      Women in Science Wednesday: Kim Terrell

      • Date: January 21, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Wildlife physiologist Kim Terrell, at the Smithsonian National Zoo's Conservation Biology Institute, is studying how climate change impacts hellbenders, the largest salamander in North America.

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