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Mark Ruffo brings more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, operations, advocacy, and marketing.
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Post-election letter to the Academy community from Executive Director Scott Sampson
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Scientists find additional evidence that the Philippines is one of the most species-rich places on the planet.
Researchers' expertise lies in infectious viruses, African frogs, and tropical reef fishes
Meet Elizabeth Babcock, the Academy's New Dean of Education.
New finds from Ethiopia push tool use back by almost a million years.
The Academy's innovative building earns the highest sustainability rating of any museum in the world.
Learn why the new California Academy of Sciences is one of San Francisco's must-see destinations.
The Academy's new 212,000-gallon aquarium tank holds the world's deepest living coral reef display.
Dr. Zeresenay Alemseged brings his expertise in early human evolution to his new role as anthropology chair.
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