The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is in the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). NMAAHC is a national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture. The position is in the Office…
Read MoreHow technology forged culture and drove politics in the Cold War – new Smithsonian Channel documentary The UK-based television production company, Blink Films, are creating a new documentary for the Smithsonian Channel (and Channel 4 in the UK and France 5 in France). This film will focus on the race to build a supersonic airliner,…
Read MoreHosting the Consortium would place the host(s) at the center of a vibrant network that includes some of the world’s top scholars and institutions, and would provide opportunities for collaborations advancing our shared goals. The Consortium welcomes creative suggestions for such collaborations. A proposal for hosting the Consortium may come from a single institution or…
Read MoreDear SHOT members, We’ve had reports that spam messages are circulating, appearing to come from SHOT President Gabrielle Hecht. She does not, in fact, require “urgent assistance with SHOT logistical support transfer matter!” Please do not click on any links in these messages or reply to these spam emails! The spam messages seem to be going only…
Read MoreDear SHOT members, We’ve had reports that spam messages are circulating, appearing to come from SHOT President Gabrielle Hecht. She does not, in fact, require “assistance with SHOT logistical support transfer matter!” Please do not click on any links in these messages. These are going only to SHOT members, but otherwise we have not figured out…
Read MoreSHOT Awards, Prizes and Grants With the deadline being 30 April 2023 we want to inform all that: Applications for Joan Cahalin Robinson Prize are still possible, up to 2 months before the actual meeting. Dibner Award for Excellence in Museum Exhibits has an extended deadline, 15 May 2023 Eugene S. Ferguson Prize has an…
Read MoreWARNING ABOUT FRAUDULENT E-MAILS April 27, 2023 Several people with connections to SHOT are currently receiving fraudulent requests for economic support signed by Gabrielle Hecht (typical e-mail title: SHOT ASSISTANCE APPEAL). The e-mail sender so far has been: “Gabrielle Hecht <associationhead2020@gmail.com>”, although additional e-mail addresses are also used. Please be all assured that neither myself…
Read MoreSometime in 2005 or 2006, I found myself strolling in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and at the Gorton’s of Gloucester Company, with the iconic “fisherman at the wheel” logo and statue. A eureka question occurred: “Where do fish sticks come from?” Gorton’s was the originator of fish stick production. I immediately embarked on a journey that took…
Read More22 December 2022 We are pleased to announce the results of the 2022 SHOT Elections. Elected are: New members of the Executive Council (2023-2025) Angel Callahan Eric S. Hintz Sonja D. Schmid Vice-President / President Elect (2023-2024 / 2025-2026) Deborah Douglas Nominations Committee (2023-2025) Honghong Tinn Editorial Committee (2023-2027) Dagmar Schäfer We congratulate the…
Read MoreThe proposed Amendments of the SHOT Constitution have been approved unanimously by the SHOT members present at the SHOT Business Meeting – Creating SHOT’s Future: A Community Meeting – in New Orleans on 12 November 2022. The amended constitution will be posted on the website shortly.
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