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Museums of Berkeley: Opportunities for Student Research, Employment, and Learning

Did you know that UC Berkeley has over 20 museums and research collections? From rare plant species to dinosaur bones to insects of the West, Berkeley has extensive collections of art, artifacts and biological and physical objects as well as a hands-on science center. Learn about exciting behind-the-scenes opportunities for students from staff at these institutions.

Learn what it takes to be a museum scientist!

University and Jepson Herbaria graduate students Joyce Chery and Carrie Tribble star in a two-part series telling the story of herbaria, including how to make plant collections, how they are curated, and how they are used in research, as part of the Science in Real Life series.

Part 1

Part 2

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