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January 12th, 2011
This NSF-funded PEET project is exploring in detail several subgroups of the enormous beetle family Staphylinidae (rove beetles), which currently includes over 3% of all described animal species. These beetles occur in virtually all terrestrial habitats, and are particularly diverse and abundant in mesic or wetter habitats, especially forests.
January 11th, 2011
Established in 1894, The Field Museum's collection of more than 1,700,000 specimens are the result of the collected efforts of our past and current scientific and collection staff.
January 11th, 2011
For centuries, Mexican artists have created nacimientos, or nativity scenes, with materials and symbols that reflect their own cultures and times.
January 11th, 2011
Song lyrics aside, even when you catch a bit of stardust, it may take years to sort out what you've got. Field Museum researchers have joined with scientists around the globe to find contemporary interstellar dust gathered by NASA's Stardust space mission launched more than a decade ago.
January 10th, 2011
Develop a special relationship between the Museum and your school with this unique program for educators.
November 30th, 2010
Our Educator Guides provide detailed information about our exhibitions, field trip planning, alignment with Illinois State Learning Standards, as well as hands-on activity ideas for before, during, and after your visit to the Museum.
November 30th, 2010
Transforming elementary science education in Chicago Public Schools.
November 30th, 2010
Become a liaison between the Museum and your school community. Become a Field Ambassador!