John P. Hefti

Nuclear Museum honors Native American Heritage Month

Until the end of November, the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will display a banner exhibit highlighting the scientific contributions and achievements of Native Americans. The exhibit was debuted on Nov. 1 in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Located directly across from the entrance, the exhibit displays a total of seven banners featuring Native American astronauts, physicists, mathematicians, doctors and politicians. Bernadette Robin, a spokesperson for the museum, said Native American representation in the sciences is the most important thing the museum wants visitors to get out of the experience.

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