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Exhibition

Challenge your understanding of what a scientist looks like.

The Changing Face of Science

Engage with the captivating stories of women and people of color in science and find inspiration for your own exploration. Discover how diverse perspectives, identities, and backgrounds uniquely contribute to scientific advancement.

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Exhibition Summary

Ticketing

Included with Basic admission

When exhibit closes

Opens Apr 11, 2025

Targeted age groups

All ages

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Engage with the captivating stories of women and people of color in science and find inspiration for your own exploration. Discover how diverse perspectives, identities, and backgrounds uniquely contribute to scientific advancement.

Anchor: #find-out-how-childhood-interests-can-lead-to-careers-in-science

Find out how childhood interests can lead to careers in science

Sara learned to love nature during walks with her grandparents and she created a miniature "museum" for her family at age 6. As a herpetologist, Sara works to convey the value of understanding reptiles and amphibians. But being a scientist is just a part of who she is—with interests including fashion and poodles, Sara shows us that you don't need to compromise who you are to be a stellar scientist!

The Changing Face of Science: Sara Ruane opens April 11, 2025.

Exhibition Highlights

See Field Museum scientists as you've never seen them before.

Become an advocate for nature and the environment.

Learn about the unexpected journeys that can lead to becoming a scientist.

Science needs more people of color and women in its ranks.

Previously featured scientists

Content to explore

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Content to explore

Ticketing

Included with Basic admission

When exhibit opens

Opens Apr 11, 2025

Targeted age groups

All ages