The Yale-Smithsonian Partnership capitalizes on historic intellectual and programmatic connections between the two institutions, with the aims of engaging a broad and diverse audience and addressing issues of global resonance. Core areas of current collaboration include: Material Culture and Collections-Based Teaching and Research; Environment and Climate Change; Race and Human Diversity; Digital Humanities; and Conservation and Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Student Opportunities
The Partnership works to develop opportunities for Yale undergraduate and graduate students to conduct research on joint Yale-SI projects both in residence at the Smithsonian and also at Yale.
Collaborative Research
The Partnership focuses on key areas where both institutions have strong sustained and growing interest.
Yale Courses
The Partnership works with Yale faculty to develop courses that draw upon the extensive resources of the Smithsonian Institution.
Projects
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