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Panel Discussion, University-Tribal Partnerships to Support Sovereignty and Environmental Justice
Published04/21/2021
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Understanding a Diverse Environment through Data Collection
Published04/13/2021 , By Emily Dzieweczynski
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New Initiatives to Offer Diverse Nature-Based Learning Opportunities
Published04/12/2021 , By Emily Dzieweczynski
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Noticing Nature: Nature Journaling at the Bell
Published , By Emily Dzieweczynski
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COVID-19 Infographics: Bringing science and art together
Published03/31/2021 , By Nehwoen Luogon-Bojkov
The Bell Museum and the Science Communication Lab at UMN partner up for a unique approach to communicate a public health message. -
Indigenous Astronomy & the Bell
Published03/30/2021 , By Gretchen Zampogna
When our planetarium team presents live shows in the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium, the constellations that appear on the dome are typically the shapes and forms imagined by ancient Greeks and 16th century European astronomers. Why? Simply put, because that’s the knowledge typically taught in western education. The Bell…Read More -
Constellation Hunter: Hidden in the Spring Skies Part 2
Published03/29/2021 , By Sarah Komperud
Throughout the last year, we’ve embarked on a journey to find 39 northern hemisphere constellations in our Constellation Hunter series. Along the way we’ve found seasonal favorites such as Orion and Cygnus, the ever present circumpolar constellations like Ursa Major, and a few bonus constellations not on the official list…Read More -
Panel Discussion, Landscapes of Environmental Justice: Learn More
Published03/26/2021
Learn more about environmental justice and the ways you can get involved with this list of resources -
The Mollusk and Crustacean Collection
Published03/22/2021 , By Nehwoen Luogon-Bojkov
Sean Keogh shares how the Bell Museum Mollusk and Crustacean collection helps to further his research and expresses his appreciation for these amazing animals. -
Constellation Hunter: Hidden in the Spring Skies
Published02/24/2021 , By Sarah Komperud
Across the sky there are 88 total constellations, but not all of them are home to bright, easy to find stars. Back in the 17th century, Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius introduced several smaller and dimmer constellations to fill in otherwise unassigned segments of the sky.