Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Octagon Open House

The Newark Earthworks' Octagon
Video Courtesy of the Ancient Ohio Trail and CERHAS.

The grounds of the Octagon State Memorial
will be open to the public
for general strolling and viewing 
from sunrise to sunset.

Octagon State Memorial

Take your tour with you:

The Ancient Ohio Trail.

We hope to see you there!



This earthwork is part of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks;
nine Ohio ancient earthworks sites constructed by the Ohio Hopewell culture during
 the Woodland Period (1-1000 CE) which are in the process of nomination for
 UNESCO World Heritage!

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Monday, May 30, 2016

In Honor of Memorial Day- Memorials Honoring Fallen Our Native Warriors

May 25, 2015.
Vincent Schilling, of Indian Country Today, briefly describes in his short article
several American Indian veteran memorials across the United States.

"Native Americans – with the inclusion of American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiians – have enlisted and volunteered for the armed services at a higher rate than any other ethnicity....Considering those soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen and women that have served and tragically did not return home to their families, here are some of the memorials honoring our fallen Native warriors across the country."

To read the full article, click here.

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Friday, May 27, 2016

Octagon Open House: May 31, 2016!

Newark Earthworks, Octagon State Memorial. Image Courtesy of Timothy E. Black.
Newark Earthworks, Octagon State Memorial.
Image Courtesy of Timothy E. Black.
The grounds of the Octagon State Memorial
will be open to the public
for general strolling and viewing 
from sunrise to sunset.

The second to last opportunity to tour the 
Octagon State Memorial in 2016!


Take your tour with you:

The Ancient Ohio Trail.

We hope to see you there!
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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Golf 'incompatible' with world recognized Earthworks

Aerial view of the Octagon State Memorial. Image Courtesy of Google Earth.
Aerial view of the Octagon State Memorial.
Image Courtesy of Google Earth.
April 28, 2016.
Kent Mallett, of the Newark Advocate, has written a thorough article about the current negotiations between the Ohio History Connection and the Moundbuilders Country Club about public access to the Octagon State Memorial and how it will be impacted by UNESCO World Heritage status.

"Ohio History Connection CEO Burt Logan said Wednesday if Newark Earthworks achieves such worldwide recognition, changes would be appropriate, although the club has a lease on the state-owned land until 2078....State history officials said the country club has been critical in preserving the site, but World Heritage status would attract tourists and change the need for access."

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Summer Trip: The Ancient Ohio Trail Route | Great Miami Valley & Fort Ancient


These itineraries suggest many opportunities to extend, deepen, and customize your travel throughout Ohio. Enjoy "early Ohio" sites like historic inns, ancient roads tracing American Indian and settlers pathways, plus canals, historic sites and early industries.

This route consists of eight optional sites:
  1. Short Woods Park Mound
  2. Harrison Tomb
  3. Shawnee Lookout, Miami Fort
  4. Fernald Preserve
  5. White Water Shaker Village
  6. Rentschler Preserve and its Earthworks
  7. Carlisle Fort Earthworks
  8. Miamisburg Mound
The Ancient Ohio Trail
For more information, visit: The Ancient Ohio Trail.

Fort Ancient.
Image Courtesy of Tim Black.
is close by if you want to add it to your trip!

For more information about UNESCO World Heritage, 
visit World Heritage Ohio, here.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

National Museum of the American Indian Educational Resources (2)

National Museum of the American Indian Educational Resources

Collections

Index of Resources

Did You Know?

  • Do all Indians live in tipis?
  • What is the correct terminology: American Indian, Indian, Native American, or Native?
  • How many Indians lived in America before 1492?
  • Before Contact with Europeans, did Indians make all their clothes from animal skins?
  • Do Indians do rain dances?
  • Do Indians have to pay taxes?

Educator E-Newsletter

"Learn about the NMAI's educational resources—including curriculum for the classroom, teacher workshops, and educational strategies—in the museum’s free, quarterly teacher e-newsletter."
Available online as PDFs.
  • Spring 2015
  • Winter 2015
  • Fall 2014
  • September 2014
  • Spring 2014
  • March 2014
  • Winter 2014

Educator Programs

"Professional development opportunities for teachers at the National Museum of the American Indian can benefit educators in all subject areas. Workshops span a range of topics and enable teachers to discover analytical approaches to connect the museum's collections and content with classroom teaching strategies. Sessions help educators explore new content about American Indian cultures and history and encourage new methods for teaching with objects in the classroom. Workshops include take-home materials and classroom resources, as well as new ideas for interdisciplinary curriculum connections."

Classroom Lessons

Nations or Regions

  • Manhatta to Manhattan: Native Americans in Lower Manhattan (PDF available)
    • "In this booklet you will learn about the Native people of Lower Manhattan and the lasting impressions they left on this area"
  • The Haudenosaunee Guide for Educators (PDF available)
    • " It was our hope to provide educators with a deeper and more integrated understanding of Haudenosaunee life, past and present. This guide is intended to be used as a supplement to your mandated curriculum. "
  • We Have a Story to Tell: Native Peoples of the Chesapeake (PDF available)
    • " intended for use with students in grades 9-12. Ways of life before contact with Europeans are briefly introduced. This is followed by coverage of the period of colonization (1607) through the present. The guide focuses especially on how Powhatan, Nanticoke, and Piscataway peoples responded to the upheavals that began with the colonial period. It includes activities that fix attention on critical contemporary issues that affect Native communities in the region"
      • Introduction for Teachers
      • Reading
        • Native Peoples of the Chesapeake Region and the Enduring Effects of Colonialism
      • Small Group Project and Class Presentation
        • Issues of Survival for Native Communities of the Chesapeake Region
      • Maps, Resources, Works Cited
  • Lone Dog's Winter Count: Keeping History Alive (PDF available)
    • Grade Level 4-8.
    • "Students learn about the oral culture and history-keeping of the Nakota people, who made the Lone Dog Winter Count. Then they create a monthly pictograph calendar of their own to document a year of their personal history"

Themes

Expressive Traditions

  • Smithsonian in Your Classroom: Native Dolls (PDF available)
    • "In our lesson plan we present the perspectives and experiences of Native doll makers describing how their work is keeping old traditions and developing new ones. These Native voices encourage students to examine dolls from the collections of the museum and to connect them to the diverse cultures, communities, and environments they represent. "
      • Background
      • Lesson Plan
      • Navajo Dolls
      • Inupiat Dolls
      • Ojibwe Doll
      • Seneca Dolls
      • Seminole Doll
      • Map
  • Identity by Design (Exhibit website)
    • tradition, change, and celebration in native women's dresses
      • Introduction
      • 19th-Century Style
      • Full Circle of Life
      • Indigenous Innovation
      • Forming Cultural Identity
      • Dancing in Beauty
      • The Powwow World
      • Resources
  • Fritz Scholder Study Guide (Grades 5-8) (PDF available)
    • "This lesson explains abstract expressionism through an examination of a Scholder landscape painting titled New Mexico No. 1. Students will also learn how art can make a statement about identity by exploring Scholder’s life and examining other works, including Heart Indian. Students will create a self-portrait based on the style of Scholder."
  • Fritz Holder: Indian/Not Indian (Exhibit website)
    • Introduction
    • Biography
    • Works
    • Press
    • Resources
    • Programs
    • Podcasts
  • Fritz Scholder Guide for Young People (7 & Up) (PDF available)
    • "This guide provides parents and children with background information, questions, and suggestions to help focus on a few of the pieces in this exhibit. First, read the biographical information on the back. Then, open the guide and: find the artwork pictured. read the background information in this guide. look at the piece as a whole, and then the colors, texture, and other small details. talk about what you see and how it makes you think and feel. compare the piece to others in the exhibit."
  • Looking at Fritz Scholder (PDF available)
    • "This activity guide is designed for you and your family to use together as you explore the works of Fritz Scholder on display in this exhibition. "

Thanksgiving

  • American Indian Perspectives on Thanksgiving (PDF available)
    •  a resource for teachers to use as a jumping-off point for more in-depth discussion. Discussion and other classroom ideas are included in each section."
  • Harvest Ceremony: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth (PDF available)
    • "Contemporary celebrations of the Thanksgiving holiday focus on the idea that the “first Thanksgiving” was a friendly gathering of two disparate groups—or even neighbors—who shared a meal and lived harmoniously. In actuality, the assembly of these people had much more to do with political alliances, diplomacy, and an effort at rarely achieved, temporary peaceful coexistence. Although Native American people have always given thanks for the world around them, the Thanksgiving celebrated today is more a combination of Puritan religious practices and the European festival called Harvest Home, which then grew to encompass Native foods."
      • The First People
      • The Immigrants
      • Contact
      • The Harvest Celebration
      • The Wampanoag Today
      • Afterword
      • Classroom Discussion Topics

History

  • Native Words | Native Warriors (Exhibit website)
    •  Introduction
    • Native Languages
    • Code Talking
    • Survival
    • Boarding Schools
    • Coming Home
    • Recognition
    • Lesson Plan
    • Resources
* Links provided are not all that are available on the National Museum of the American Indian. 
This post is intended to inform; not reproduce the NMAI's website.
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Friday, May 13, 2016

Summer Events...

Planning your summer vacations,
 day trips, and activities? 

Serpent Mound.
Image Courtesy of Tim Black.
Don't forget to check out Our 


Not only will it show Octagon Open Houses, but it also displays Ohio and Midwest heritage sites, museums, national and state parks' events, conferences, tours, lectures, summer camps, excursions, tour opportunities, field schools, traveling exhibits, 
and so much more!
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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Native Women Who Know Their History Series

March 2016.
Alex Jacobs and Tanya H. Lee, of Indian Country Today, have written a series of articles celebrating modern American Indian women who are "modern day Native women warriors" and "teach Native history, adding their unique voices and perspectives to the American story" with a brief biography of their efforts.

March 15, 2016  Alex Jacobs.

To read the full article, click here.

March 16, 2016  Alex Jacobs.
Celebrating Women's History Month- 5 MORE Modern Native Women Warriors
To read the full article, click here.

March 23, 2016 Tanya H. Lee.
These 5 Native Women Know Their History
To read the full article, click here.

March 30, 2016  Tanya H. Lee.
5 More Native Women Who Know Their History
  • JoEllen Anderson 
    • Ojibwe
  • Malinda Maynor Lowery
  • Alyssa Mt. Pleasant
    • Tuscarora
  • Amanda Cobb-Greetham
  • Leola Roberta Tsinnajinnie
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Summer Trip: The Ancient Ohio Trail Route | Granville, Columbus & The Newark Earthworks


These itineraries suggest many opportunities to extend, deepen, and customize your travel throughout Ohio. Enjoy "early Ohio" sites like historic inns, ancient roads tracing American Indian and settlers pathways, plus canals, historic sites and early industries.

This route consists of seven optional sites:
  1. Granville
  2. "Alligator Effigy"
  3. Ohio History Center
  4. Ohio State Capital
  5. Ohio State University
  6. Shrum Mound
  7. High Banks Metro Park
The Ancient Ohio Trail

For more information, visit: The Ancient Ohio Trail.

The Newark Earthworks.
Image Courtesy of the Ancient Ohio Trail.
The Newark Earthworks, "The Largest Geometric Earthwork Complex in the World",
a key site within the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks UNESCO World Heritage Tentative Nomination, 
is close by if you want to add it to your trip!

For more information about UNESCO World Heritage, 
visit World Heritage Ohio, here.

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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Job and Volunteer Opportunities

Ohio History Connection Current Job Openings
  • Coordinator-Education-Sales
    • " works with the Marketing Manager to develop and execute the organization’s strategic sales plan for Ohio as America, a fourth grade electronic textbook, and other Ohio History Connection education products in support of the organization’s mission and priorities. "
    • "Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, business education, communications, or related field. Minimum two years of experience in K-12 education sales, classroom teaching or district administration. Significant sales experience a plus."
  • Designer I
    • "responsible for the technical drawings to produce and maintain museum exhibits. Primary responsibility of this individual will be to help with producing detail fabrication drawings as well as take an active role in exhibit fabrication and maintenance of media and physical exhibits for our Center and Statewide exhibit network. With the supervision of the Department head or project manager, this person will join a team of exhibit personnel to plan, design, fabricate and assist with installing museum exhibits and traveling exhibits. "
    • "Associates degree in technical drawing with related work experience or bachelor’s degree in design related field required. One to three years of work experience within the museum exhibit department, architectural, interior design and fabrication environment. "
  • Groundskeeper I - Seasonal
    • "Maintenance of the site, its grounds and the equipment used thereon. "
    • "High school diploma or equivalent in training or education. Previous experience in buildings and grounds maintenance work required. .... Valid Ohio driver’s license. "
  • Security Officer- Full Time/Temporary
    • "Patrols the Ohio History Connection, the Ohio Village and the warehouse complex and responds to alarms. Works at the Security Control Desk and monitor the fire and intrusion systems for several historic sites and museums. May serve as the shift supervisor, and will function under general supervision from the Security Supervisor or the Chief of Security & Safety. "
    • "High school graduate or equivalent plus completion of an appropriate Peace Officers Training Program or equivalent in work experience. Plus one to three years of security and formal training experience required. ...Current certificate of training in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR or equivalent. Valid Ohio driver’s license. "
  • GIS Assistant
    • "Work will include creating and editing archaeology site and survey area boundaries as a GIS layer based on sites recorded in the Ohio Archaeological Inventory. Employee will work under the supervision of the GIS Manager. This is a temporary position. Employee may work on a full time or part time basis (minimum 20 hours per week) for the equivalent of one full time year. "
    • "Undergraduate degree in Anthropology, History, Geographic Information Systems, or closely related field. Knowledge of cultural history in Ohio is preferred but not required.  "
  • Department Manager, Visitor Experience
    • "Responsible for the management of the Visitor Experience Department, which includes Front Line Experience, Museum Interpretation, School Programs, and Public Programs. The Visitor Experience Department is responsible for providing quality event, programmatic, educational, and everyday experiences at the Ohio History Center and Ohio Village. The department focuses on the visitor experience in both facilitated and non-facilitated methods throughout the organization. This position will also serve as the site director for the Ohio History Center and Ohio Village and act as a coordinating role for the decisions related to site operations. "
    • "Master’s degree in education, history, communications, or other humanities or equivalent work experience preferred. Experience managing people, projects, and operations. Experience ascertaining, working with and acting on the needs of museum visitors. ... Must have a valid driver’s license. "
  • Volunteer Opportunities
National Park Service Student Jobs

  • Geoscientists-in-the-Parks Internships
    • " match college students and recent graduates age 18 - 35 years old with short-term, paid, internships with the National Park Service. Participants may assist with research, synthesis of scientific literature, geologic mapping, GIS analysis, site evaluations, resource inventorying and monitoring, impact mitigation, developing brochures and informative media presentations, and educating park staff and park visitors.GIP positions can last from 3 months to one-year."
    • Positions for Fall/Winter 2016-2017 were posted May 2, 2016.
      • Geoscience Intern/Interpretation [Summer] CURRENTLY UNFULFILLED, Chaco Culture National Historical Park
      • GIS/Database Specialist, Mesa Verde National Park
  • Mosaics in Science Diversity Internships
    • "All program participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States. Candidates must be 18-35 years old. Persons that have been historically underrepresented in STEM fields are strongly encouraged to apply. These groups include, but are not limited to African-American, American Indian / Alaska Native, Hispanic / Latino, Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander. Knowledge and skills in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields, especially in the earth and environmental sciences, is a requirement for Mosaics in Science positions. The program invites students from diverse disciplines—including chemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, biology, ecology, hydrology, meteorology, the social sciences, and the humanities—to apply. Applicants with backgrounds outside of STEM areas should review each position's qualifications and apply for positions for which they can meet all of the qualifications. All eligible candidates are given equal opportunity and selection decisions will be based solely on job-related factors."

My AmeriCorps Advanced Search

  • Local History Corps Position
    • " will provide ideas for, plan and lead three of the following four activities, depending on needs of the region and host site as well as the member’s skills and interest, during their service time: a) A regional volunteer fair b) Heritage tourism efforts, such as walking or bus tours or packaging with a convention and visitor bureau (CVB) regional organization c) K-12 education outreach (ex. assisting with History Day or creating teacher resource packages) d) Regional commemoration events"
    • "Applicants must have a college degree in museum studies, history, education or have a commensurate level of experience in any of these fields."
  • Local History Corps- Archaeology
    • "will be hosted at the Ohio Historic Preservation Office in Columbus. The member will work to build the capacity of the Ohio Archaeological Inventory (OAI) through creating and reviewing OAI site form inventories, site location mapping, and assisting with the preservation and care of archeological collections. The member will also conduct education and outreach services to educate the general public about the importance and relevance of Ohio's archaeology as part of the Making Archaeology Public Project. "
    • "Applicants must have a college degree in anthropology or archaeology."
  • Ohio History Service Corps- Community Surveyor
    • "required to complete surveys of 150 historic properties to identify and record historic themes and buildings, focusing on the mid-20th century, from 1940-1970, historic properties associated with African-American history, women’s history and other under-represented groups. These surveys will provide new information about housing, subdivisions, public and commercial buildings and the work of area builders, developers and architects from the recent past. The survey work associated with under-represented groups will provide new information about historic properties associated with important individuals, groups, neighborhoods, and historic themes. "
    • "A working knowledge of architectural styles and terminology, Ohio history, and experience in research and writing is required. Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural History, or Historic Preservation is required. Educational and work or volunteer experience in historic preservation with knowledge of state and federal preservation programs is required. Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office products is required. Proficiency in Photoshop and/or WordPress preferred but not required"
  • Ohio History Service Corps- Heritage Ohio Workshop Coordinator
    • "will work to build the capacity of Ohio's preservation and revitalization community. The member will facilitate educational opportunities via webinars, conferences, and workshops for Heritage Ohio. The goal of this position is to facilitate the training Heritage Ohio provides in local communities across Ohio and to a growing US audience, empowering local volunteers to reserve and revitalize their communities using the knowledge gained from presentations by leading professionals. The position will also employ communications to targeted audiences through traditional & social media. The goal is to expand the number of organizations & individuals in Ohio that are aware of the importance of revitalization & preservation & understand the tools available to work in those fields."
    • "Applicants must have a college degree in a related field to urban planning or marketing. "
  • Curatorial Residency Program
    • " seeks applications for six-to-nine-month paid curatorial residencies for entry-level Native American museum professionals interested in pursuing museum careers or those early in established careers who feel they would benefit from a residency at the NMAI. The curatorial resident will join the staff of the Museum Scholarship Group or Collections Management Services and will be assigned projects under the supervision of NMAI staff. Residents will enjoy all the privileges and responsibilities of NMAI professional staff, and work assignments will be created to assist with the development of professional skills necessary to a successful curatorial or collections management career. The residency program includes opportunities for extensions of up to 12 months."
  • Internships (Maryland, Washington D.C., New York)
    • "provides educational opportunities for students interested in the museum profession and related fields. Interns complete projects using the resources of the NMAI and other Smithsonian offices. Internships are an opportunity for students to learn about the museum’s collections, exhibitions, programs, and methodologies, and to meet professionals in the museum field."
  • Student Trainee (Engineering) - NASA Pathways Intern Employment Program
    • John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
    • "may be responsible for the mechanical design of hardware or development of predictive software. Engineering of the fluid and cryogenic systems use the applicable industrial and aerospace codes, standards and safety guidelines. The Branch also provides the cryogenics core competency at the GRC with the associated research and development of advanced technologies. Researchers develop component and system technologies for long duration storage and low-gravity management of cryogenic propellants including the use of complex thermal/fluid analysis using commercially available and government developed software and tools. .....Of particular interest are students that have an educational background in and interest in the thermal/fluids/cryogenics discipline area and research/analytical/experimental focus."
    • "You must be a U.S. citizen. Pursuing a degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours completed. Available to work at least 640 hours prior to completion of degree. Majoring in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering. At minimum, 1 year left in school prior to graduation by August 2016."
  • Student Trainee (Natural Resources Ranger) (Pathways Internship)
    • "will provide assistance to the Natural Resources Manager and/or senior Rangers by performing a variety of duties duties aimed to:
      • Support the operation and maintenance of the lake grounds and facilities;
      Promote the recreational activities available to the public; and
      Protect and preserve the natural resources and/or wildlife within the lake boundary."
    • "Opportunities under this announcement are open to current students in an accredited college/university (or other qualifying education institution) pursuing a degree, on at least a half-time basis, in one (1) of the following fields of study: Any biological science field; Agriculture; Forestry; Horticulture; Natural Resources Management; Chemistry; or Other discipline(s) equivalent to the aforementioned."
  • General Smithsonian Internship Pool
    • "if you have a broad interest in the Smithsonian, and want to increase your chances of landing an internship, we encourage you to also apply to the General Smithsonian Internship Pool. Smithsonian units who have unfilled mentor-guided learning opportunities may recruit from applicants that select the general pool option"
  • Anne R. and G. Wayne Clough Internship
    • "appointed based on a demonstrated interest in the pursuit of a discipline being practiced at the Smithsonian and available funds."
  • James E. Webb Internship for Minority Undergraduate and Graduate Students in Business and Public Administration
    • " intended to increase participation of minority groups who are underrepresented in the management of not-for-profit scientific and cultural organizations. Interns are placed with mentors in offices, museums, and research institutes throughout the Smithsonian Institution."
  • Katzenberger Art History Internship Program (2016 Deadline has Passed)
    • "internships for undergraduates in research and collections projects at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. The program is generously funded by the Katzenberger Foundation and administered by the Office of Fellowships and Internships. 6 internships are offered each summer and are all located in Washington, DC, at the Smithsonian’s art museums and archives."
  • Minority Internship Program
    • "offers these internships to increase participation of U.S. minority groups who are underrepresented in Smithsonian scholarly programs, in the disciplines of research conducted at the Institution, and in the museum field. This program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to learn more about the Smithsonian and their academic fields through direct experience in research or museum-related internship projects under the supervision of research and professional staff members at the Institution’s many museums, research institutes and offices."
  • Native American Internship Awards
    • "students, who are formally or informally related to a Native American community, to pursue internship projects related to Native American topics and using Native American resources at the Smithsonian. Appointments are spent in residence at the Institution’s facilities under the supervision of Smithsonian research and professional staff members."
  • Museum Conservation Institute (2016 Summer Deadline has Passed)
    • " a mentor-guided learning experience that is offered for advanced students enrolled in graduate conservation training programs that require a year of conservation experience."
  • National Air and Space Museum
  • National Museum of American History
  • Smithsonian Institution Archives
  • Smithsonian Institution Libraries.....

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Monday, May 9, 2016

Women Play Important Roles in Cherokee Culture and Government

Chief Wilma Mankiller, The Cherokee Nation. Image Courtesy of Native News Online.net.
Principal Chief Wilma Mankiller, The Cherokee Nation.
Image Courtesy of Native News Online.net.
March 21, 2016.
Principal Chief Bill John Baker of the Cherokee Nation, on Native News Online.net, has written a thoughtful and reflective article about strong women within the Cherokee Nation and a few examples of current leaders.

"Historically, the Cherokee Nation is a matrilineal society so we have always looked to strong women for guidance and leadership. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, this fact is as true today as ever."

To read the full article, click here.

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Thursday, May 5, 2016

57 Varieties of Tomato

Image Courtesy of Flickr user adactio and Phys.org.
Image Courtesy of Flickr user adactio and Phys.org.
March 30, 2016.
Roll Roberts, of Phys.org, has summarized a recent studies in his article about the genetic history of tomatoes and how they diverge from their wild varieties. Tomatoes (originally tomatl in Nahuatl) were domesticated in the Americas more than 2500 years ago and now form a $60 billion worldwide industry.

"Assembling transcriptome sequences from 29 plant varieties collected from the west coast of South America, the authors set out to use tomatoes as a case study in how evolution drives the emergence of diverse species. They see evidence that this burgeoning of diversity was fueled by three main sources of variation-"

To read the full article, click here.

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