Tag: Academy of Natural Sciences
Nov. 30, 2018
Academy’s latest exhibit uses hair to tell stories
The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University opened a new exhibit centered around the subject of Academy curator Robert Peck’s new book “Specimens…
Jun. 1, 2018
‘Xtreme Bugs’ raid new exhibit at Academy of Natural Sciences
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University hosted the North American debut of the “Xtreme Bugs” exhibit May 26, where visitors can experience the…
Aug. 25, 2017
Baby skunks join Academy of Natural Sciences as animal ambassadors
What’s black and white and cute all over? Baby skunks! Hamilton and Lavender – brother and sister striped skunks — have recently joined the animal…
Mar. 10, 2017
Eyeless catfish species named
After its discovery almost 40 years ago, a very small and eyeless species of catfish now has an official name courtesy of two scientists from…
Feb. 10, 2017
Frogs take over Academy
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University opened the exhibition Frogs: A Chorus of Colors on Feb. 4, featuring dozens of unique frogs. With…
Oct. 28, 2016
The Academy hosts Shell Show
The Academy of Natural Sciences hosted the Philadelphia’s annual Shell Show Oct. 22-23, the largest shell display event in the northeast. The Philadelphia Shell Club…
Feb. 4, 2016
Academy of Natural Sciences places among top museums
In late January 2016, Best College Reviews ranked Drexel University’s Academy of Natural Sciences as number two among the top 30 “Most Amazing Higher Ed…
Oct. 17, 2014
Academy of Natural Sciences opens chocolate exhibit
Chocolate lovers from Drexel University and the Philadelphia public alike were given the opportunity to indulge in both sweets and smarts at the Oct. 10…
Sep. 19, 2014
The past is just as important as the future
Drexel is a huge technology hub and has an ever-increasing role in the future development of Philadelphia, but we can’t forget about the work this…
Aug. 22, 2014
Geekadelphia hosts annual awards
Geekadelphia hosted the fourth annual Geek Awards at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Aug. 16. The sold-out awards show celebrated the Philadelphia…