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  1. 55 minutes ago

    Thanks everyone! This was cool. So many great questions unanswered, so my social media team will save them for me to answer at a later date

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  2. 56 minutes ago

    I would like to take a leadership role in this. These are among most impt issues in any workplace including ours

    Do you see the taking a leadership role in addressing labor issues in museums during your tenure?
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  3. 58 minutes ago

    Keep doing what museums do so well: keeping in touch with your communities and communication open

    What's your advice to affiliates for staying not only relevant, but crucial, to their communities?
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  4. 1 hour ago

    Visit lots of museums and learn about the different jobs. And check out our cool internships

    what's your advice for college students like me, who want to work for a museum someday?
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  5. 1 hour ago

    Thanks for contributing!

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  6. 1 hour ago

    Learning from people in & outside the Smithsonian what the public wants from museums & using tech to get there

    How will of collections be prioritized, made accessible, reusable by the public?
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  7. 1 hour ago

    Everyday it's a challenge. Music and family time help

    How do you juggle all the 's projects without getting overwhelmed? Or: What do you do to de-stress from it all?
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  8. 1 hour ago

    I think this is something the public should decide--so I'll throw this one out to you all. What do you think?

    Qs from our Instagrammers for : What current pop culture shows do you think will be featured in NMAH in 50 yrs?
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  9. 1 hour ago

    This happens multiple times a day. Most recent: meeting many new to me animals at

    what have you learned that Smithsonian does that made you go "I never knew that".
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  10. 1 hour ago

    I read a lot and let my curiosity run wild. I encourage you to do the same

    NJ Students want to know what u did that helped you achieve this career. How can they do the same?
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  11. 1 hour ago

    Real important-- and stay tuned for a new exhibition/play space for 0-6 yr olds opening soon

    . what place do you see for young children in the museums? How will you reach out to them?
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  12. 1 hour ago

    When we get permission to release it we will be glad to do so.

    . Why aren't all 3D models, eg President Obama's, immediately available to the public since we paid for them?
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  13. 1 hour ago

    Not yet, but looking forward to it

    Has he done a virtual visit to the Smithsonian Transcription Center and attempted any projects? cc
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  14. 1 hour ago

    Improvisation has gotten me through many tight spots

    Secretary Skorton, can you tell us about a time when your musical background helped you in your professional life?
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  15. 1 hour ago

    I really like and its pen. It allows each of us to be a designer

    . What's the best use of technology that you've seen in a museum recently? 
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  16. 1 hour ago

    . I know I belong each time I run into a visitor nearby.

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  17. 1 hour ago

    Each museum that I've been to has hit me in its own way. How do I pick one child that I love more?

    Do you have a defining museum moment? A time/place when it hit you that this is was where you belonged?
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  18. 2 hours ago

    . 3. Removing them punishes the artists & visitors, two groups important to me, directors and curators

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  19. 2 hours ago

    2. 1/3 of the artworks are owned by the Cosbys & never been seen publicly, the rest are from 's collection

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  20. 2 hours ago

    I disagree w/ your characterization here. 1. "Conversations" is not abt. Cosby, whose alleged behavior is apalling

    The secretary is OK with celebrating an alleged serial rapist. Tomorrow he takes your Qs.
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