Museum of Zoology
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October 16, 2023
Museum’s snake specimens form world’s largest research collection
The Museum of Zoology recently acquired tens of thousands of scientifically priceless reptile and amphibian specimens, including roughly 30,000 snakes preserved in glass jars.
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July 20, 2023
Henry Russel lecturer, award winners named for 2023
Karin Muraszko has been selected as the university’s 2023 Henry Russel Lecturer, while Alison R. Davis Rabosky, Oliver Haimson, Justin Heinze and Elliott Rouse will receive Henry Russel Awards.
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March 27, 2023
Global museums initiative addressing 21st century challenges
A group of natural history museums has mapped the total collections from 73 of the world’s largest natural history museums in 28 countries, including the collections from four U-M museums.
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January 16, 2020
U-M scientists teach biodiversity using Museum of Zoology specimens
The teaching unit was developed to allow biology students access to specimens in U-M’s Museum of Zoology. It could reach students around the country as module details can be found in CourseSource.
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November 11, 2019
Senior biological illustrator discusses art and education
John Megahan did not initially intend to pursue art as a career. And yet, when the opportunity arose, he took it. Megahan is the senior biological illustrator for U-M’s Museum of Zoology.
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August 24, 2017
U-M partners on digital encyclopedia of 3-D vertebrates
U-M is one of 16 research institutions included in a $2.5 million National Science Foundation grant that will launch an initiative to CT scan 20,000 vertebrates and “teleport” them to the internet.
