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Lynda Roscoe Hartigan Named Director of SAAM

The Smithsonian announced the appointment of Lynda Roscoe Hartigan as the Margaret and Terry Stent Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, effective September 8, 2026.

Art and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

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Description: How do museum conservators apply science to analyze the condition of an artwork?
This lesson will help students understand applications of electromagnetic radiation in art conservation.
Age: High School
Grade: 9-12
Topic: STEAM
Duration: This lesson is designed for one session, but it can be broken up or extended depending on the schedule of the class and the chosen activities

Goals

To develop abilities of technological design
To develop an understanding about science and technology
To develop an understanding of Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges