Telling our stories
Through photo portraits and interviews, Humans of Tyson profiles convey personal stories of experiential learning, perseverance, humor, research activities, reflection, and community support.
While the project was initially intended to humanize and publicize the scientific work at Tyson for outside audiences, we have found an unintended impact on ourselves. Participation in the interview process has provided many with the opportunity to articulate important thoughts about their work in science, while exploration of the resulting galleries has enhanced the sense of community at Tyson.
Explore the Humans of Tyson
Humans of Tyson 2022 was carried out as an independent project by Education Fellow Colleen McDermott. Celebrating our first in-person field season since 2019, this edition utilizes several forms of place-based GIS technology to tell our stories. It can be accessed from any device, though a computer display promises the best user experience.
Our sincere gratitude to Lindy Drew, co-founder, photographer, and storyteller of Humans of St. Louis, for guiding us in her process and to Suzanne Loui, leader of the Tyson Science Communication Team, for elevating our humanity by telling our stories.