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National Park Service conservator Fran Ritchie prepares Monarch, one of California's last grizzly bears, for the new exhibit California: State of Nature opening May 24 at the California Academy of Sciences.

National Park Service conservator Fran Ritchie prepares Monarch, one of California's last grizzly bears, for the new exhibit California: State of Nature opening May 24 at the California Academy of Sciences. Gayle Laird © California Academy of Sciences

California Fish and Game Commission Recognizes 100-year Anniversary of Last Grizzly Bear in the State

Statement by Paige Laduzinsky, senior exhibit content developer, California Academy of Sciences.

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Planetarium Director Ryan Wyatt (left) and Geologist Peter Roopnarine (right) were honored by AAAS for their scientific achievements across disciplines. Kathryn Whitney © 2019 California Academy of Sciences

Academy Curator Peter Roopnarine and Planetarium Director Ryan Wyatt Elected Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science

Roopnarine and Wyatt are honored for their contributions to scientific research, advocacy, and education.

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Five content creators stand against a railing on the Academy living roof, with a grassy hill in the background.

The selected creatives will create digital content and host in-person programming to spark conversations about environmental issues. (L-R) Kaua Hermosura, Desiree McGill, Vishal Subramanyan, Chloé Stowell Colón, Kiana Kazemi. Nicole Ravicchio © California Academy of Sciences

Meet the Digital Creators Shaping the Future of Environmental Storytelling

The Academy selects five storytellers to serve as the inaugural class of California Creators for Nature.

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A bleaching Caroppora coral at about 130 feet deep in Australia’s Coral Sea.

A bleaching Caroppora coral at about 130 feet deep in Australia’s Coral Sea. Photo credit: Luiz Rocha, California Academy of Sciences

Statement by Luiz Rocha, Curator of Ichthyology, California Academy of Sciences, on Fourth Global Coral Bleaching Event

Rocha just completed the first scientific deep dives in Australia’s Coral Sea at depths of up to 152 meters.

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Leadership, Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences Selects Dr. Meg Lowman As Inaugural Chief of Science and Sustainability
November 18, 2013

Meet Dr. Meg Lowman, the Academy's inaugural Chief of Science and Sustainability.

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Leadership
California Academy of Sciences Welcomes New Fellows, Bestows Annual Awards
October 4, 2013

Meet the new Academy Fellows for 2013.

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Leadership
Nine New Members Elected to Serve on the California Academy of Sciences’ Board of Trustees
September 27, 2013

Meet the nine new members of the California Academy of Sciences' Board of Trustees.

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Leadership
Executive Director Gregory Farrington Announces Plans to Retire in July 2014
September 25, 2013

Gregory C. Farrington announces retirement after seven years as executive director.

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Exhibits, Programs & Events
The California Academy of Sciences to Launch BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition
September 23, 2013

BigPicture photo competition will spotlight conservation with esteemed panel of judges and significant prizes.

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Science & Sustainability
Entomologist Brian Fisher Appointed As First Patterson Scholar at the California Academy of Sciences
September 20, 2013

The Academy has appointed Dr. Brian Fisher as the first Patterson Scholar in Science and Sustainability.

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Science & Sustainability
New Approach to Treating Venomous Snakebites Could Reduce Global Fatalities
July 30, 2013

Academy researcher Matt Lewin and his team have pioneered a new approach to treating snakebites—via nasal spray.

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Education, Leadership
White House Highlights Museum and Library "Champions of Change"
June 10, 2013

Elizabeth Babcock receives White House honor for her leadership in digital learning lab collaboration.

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