From Atget to AI: The History of Photography Approaching the 200th anniversary of the first recorded photograph, we look back on how the intersection of physics, chemistry, mechanics, and art have led us to a time when no image can be considered "true." From Leonardo's camera obscura to Niépce 1827 heliograph to Atget's Paris to Ansel's Yosemite to Photoshop's AI, changes in technology have driven artistic vision, even as artistic vision has pushed the boundaries of the era's technology.... (more)

Bringing together Dr. Timothy Walker, Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and oceanographer Dr. Caroline Ummenhofer from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, our project examines the use of weather recordings contained in ship logbooks from American whaling voyages to assess shifting wind and weather patterns.... (more)

The Ecology of a Cape Cod Salt Marsh. One of the most important ecosystems along the east coast is the salt marsh. Join Gil Newton as he takes you on a tour of this fascinating wetland. You will learn about the ecological significance of a salt marsh, its many uses throughout history, and its diversity of interesting plants and animals that live in a marsh.... (more)