We are excited to share that our paper, “The Intersection Between Social-Institutional Aspects of the Nature of Science and Social Justice in Natural History Museum Exhibitions,” has just been published in Science & Education! In this study, we examined how natural history museum exhibitions communicate both how science works and who is recognized within it. Through an analysis of signage from the Changing Face of Science series at the Field Museum (Chicago), we developed a seven-category framework that reveals how exhibitions can spotlight diverse identities in science, while also exposing gaps related to structural, historical, and epistemic justice. Our findings show that museums have significant potential not only to broaden representation, but also to foster more inclusive and critically engaged understandings of science. A heartfelt thank-you to our museum partners, colleagues, and reviewers for their support throughout this journey.
Pshenichny-Mamo, A., Lodge, W. & Tsybulsky, D. (2025). The intersection between the nature of science and social justice in natural history museum exhibitions. Just Published — Our Latest Article in Science & Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11191-025-00708-2
