The museum’s digital series features an interview with the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director.
Boston’s Museum of Science is launching a new yearlong program featuring former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci, among others, the museum announced Friday.
Every year, the museum picks a topic deemed to be “integral to understanding the world.” This year, the museum is spotlighting what “Being Human” means, and exploring “interconnectivity and the ways we can all better the lives we live,” according to the announcement.
Led by the Center for Life Sciences, the program includes new exhibits, digital series, and community partnerships.
“We’re turning the spotlight on ourselves — ‘Being Human’ is our invitation to explore what’s inside everything that connects us,” center director Insoo Hyun said in a statement. “During times of uncertainty or conflict, it’s especially important to delve into the physical and mental qualities we all have in common and the ways we can help ourselves and each other live healthier, more fulfilling lives.”
The Big Question, the museum’s digital series about scientific discoveries, will feature an interview with Fauci, who attended the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester.
Alongside Fauci, there will be programming from Arianna Huffington, co-founder of The Huffington Post and CEO of Thrive Global, artist Beatie Wolfe, Emerson College, Perkins School for the Blind, and the Boston Pops.
Educator-facilitated activities will pop up in the Hall of Human Life throughout the year, including hands-on activities made for young audiences. Museum-goers can also expect to see demonstrations with a “humanoid robot,” illustrating how machines mimic human motion and navigate human-designed environments.
The program, the museum said, will also address women’s health, AI and technology in medicine, aging populations, body systems, and genetics.
“Being Human” initiatives will be announced every month throughout 2025, according to officials.
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/02/06/dr-anthony-fauci-to-headline-new-program-at-museum-of-science/
