Daring to Dig in Ithaca Voice


Drawing of Ithaca Falls by Sarah Hall
Drawing of a waterfall by Sarah Hall (from Daring to Dig: Women in American Paleontology)

A news story on the "Daring to Dig" exhibit was recently published in the Ithaca Voice. The story provides a short overview of the exhibit and its development, as well as quotes from those who contributed to creating the exhibit content and design. Read it here: https://ithacavoice.com/2021/05/museum-of-the-earth-exhibit-excavates-women-scientist-stories/

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