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NOAA and NMNH Sign Memo of Understanding

A formal signing of a memo of understanding
(James Di Loreto / Smithsonian Institution)
A formal signing of a memo of understanding with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) which continues and builds upon Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History partnership with them in ocean science research, marine research, climate literacy, outreach and education. (l-r, seated): Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator; Cristián Samper, Director of Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History. (l-r, front row): Lieutenant Sam Greenaway, Office of the Under Secretary, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Louisa Koch, NOAA Director of Education; Juliana Blackwell, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, National Ocean Service; Elizabeth Duggal, Associate Director for External Affairs and Public Programs, National Museum of Natural History; Sue Fruchter, Associate Director for Operations and Administration, National Museum of Natural History; Kathryn Fuller, National Museum of Natural History Board Member; Roger Sant, National Museum of Natural History Board Member; Rita Colwell, National Museum of Natural History Board Member. (l-r, back row): Paula Kerger, National Museum of Natural History Board Member; Dr. Jonathan Coddington, Associate Director for Research and Collections, National Museum of Natural History; Joanne Flanders, National Outreach Coordinator, National Marine Sanctuaries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Dr. Nancy Knowlton, Sant Chair for Marine Science, National Museum of Natural History.