Carnegie Museum of Natural History

One of the Four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

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Local teens collaborate with scientists

Wall mural of a city Teens hanging research on the walls Teens working

Local teens collaborate with scientists on new exhibit at Carnegie
Museum of Natural History

by Scott Nobbs and Lindsey Scherloum

After a year of learning about local air quality and pollution, the ENERGY-NET teen interns are hard at work completing their exhibit “How’s The Air Up There?,“ which will open April 9 2016 in Discovery Basecamp.

ENERGY-NET is a team of scientists and learning researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, educators at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and teenagers from nearby high-schools. The scientists and educators guide learning about environmental research and collaborate with teens who use their unique perspective to design and build an interactive exhibit for museum visitors.

ENERGY-NET is one of several research-practice partnerships in the museum’s education department that explores how convening diverse perspectives can facilitate innovative learning experiences. To learn more about the yearlong learning that went into this exhibit, and see our exhibit design process, visit energynetcmnh.blogspot.com

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North American Wildlife Mural

Mural of trees and stream Artist Painting a North American Wildlife Mural North American Wildlife Mural Snake

Visitors to our Hall of North American Wildlife are currently able to watch artists transform a previously blank wall into an intricate and scientifically accurate mural that depicts a tranquil stream running through a forest that’s transitioning from summer to fall.

After several weeks of work our artists have gone from outlines to details, and are currently adding finishing elements such as native wildlife to the scene.

Artists say the project is nearing completion. To see earlier photos of the project, click here.