News -- Devon Akmon

May 23, 2022

Field of View: An Art x Science Film Series

After two years of social distancing and other precautions due to the ongoing pandemic, the MSU Museum is pleased to bring the local community together in an outdoor public setting for an exciting new films...

March 11, 2022

‘Science of Grief’ Podcast Wins ‘Best Use of New Media’ Award

The Science of Grief podcast, produced by Michigan State University’s Science Gallery and WDET-FM, was recognized as the Best Use of New Media at the Michigan Association of Broadcasters‘ 2021 Broadcast Excellence Awards on Thursday,...

September 30, 2021

Tracked & Traced

On September 10, 2021, MSU’s Science Gallery opened its fourth annual exhibition, “Tracked & Traced,” at the Michigan State University Museum. On display until December 11, the exhibition and its supporting public programs examine the...

September 18, 2021

Ann Arbor Equitable Engagement Steering Committee

Last month I was chosen to serve as a volunteer on the City of Ann Arbor’s new Equitable Engagement Steering Committee. In sum, 30 local residents were selected to “help Ann Arbor become the inclusive...

August 18, 2021

A Conversation with Russ White of MSU Today

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Russ White of MSU Today. Russ is a great interviewer. He has a talent for putting his subjects at ease and in a conversational mood. Our conversation...

July 24, 2021

The Inclusive Museum Leader

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to contribute a chapter to a new book, published by Rowman & Littlefied and the American Alliance of Museums, called The Inclusive Museum Leader. Edited by Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko,...

July 4, 2021

Homecoming: My appointment as Director of MSU Museum

Effective July 1, 2021, I am now serving as director of the Michigan State University Museum. In many ways, this is a homecoming. My first job in a museum was at this institution during my...

June 7, 2021

The Science of Grief Podcast

Last Wednesday, Science Gallery Detroit and WDET-FM, Detroit’s NPR Station, published the first episode in a new joint podcast called The Science of Grief. Inspired by the highly successful SGD program of the same name,...

October 16, 2020

FUTURE PRESENT: A Design Exhibition During a Pandemic

On Friday, September 11, 2020, Science Gallery Detroit opened it third annual exhibition—FUTURE PRESENT: Design in a Time of Urgency—in the midst of a global pandemic. This year’s exhibition theme, which was planned prior to...

October 10, 2020

Science Gallery Detroit Performance Closes Out Concert of Colors

Although concerts and music festival throughout the nation have been canceled this year due to the global pandemic, the 28th edition of the Concert of Colors (October 6-11) will take place digitally this October with...