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.
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 is open April 11, 2025—Jan, 2026.
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.
Featured Staff Profiles
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Sara RuaneAssociate Curator of Herpetology, Director of Core LaboratoriesNegaunee Integrative Research Center
Ylanda WilhiteYouth & Community Partnerships OrganizerKeller Science Action Center
Janet VoightAssociate Curator of Invertebrate ZoologyNegaunee Integrative Research Center
Jingmai O'ConnorAssociate Curator of Fossil ReptilesNegaunee Integrative Research Center
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Previously featured scientists
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Acknowledgment
This exhibition series was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services grant award #MA-249085-OMS-21
