Academy scientists join the 2017 March for Science.
The Department of Microbiology seeks to better understand the roles microbes play in human and global health.
Academy scientists discovered dozens of new species last year, trying to understand more about the tree of life.
Shannon Bennett studies infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
The Department of Botany seeks to discover, document, and protect Earth's incredible diversity of land plants.
Nathalie Nagalingum (1975-2022) was the Academy's Associate Curator and McAllister Chair of Botany.
Highly endangered cycads fetch a high price and the ancient plants are being stolen at an alarming rate.
Dr. Shannon Bennett discusses her research on the Dengue Virus and how it affects humans.
Learn more about the Microbiology Department's areas of focus.
Four questions with Dr. Shannon Bennett, the Academy's Chief of Science and Dean of Research and Collections.