Tropical forest ecologist Dr. Tana Wood poses for a portrait at El Yunque National Forest in P.R.

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The Smithsonian’s #MeToo Moment

"Many researchers dream of one day working at the Smithsonian’s facility in Panama. But 16 women scientists told BuzzFeed News that their experiences there were nightmares ruled by prominent men who exploited their powers."

Photos by: (1) Erika P. Rodríguez, (2) Anna-tia Buss, (4) Tarina Rodríguez, and (5) Sara Naomi Lewkowicz.

You can read the full story by Nishita Jha in BuzzFeed News here:

Women Scientists Described A Culture Of Sexual Misconduct At The Smithsonian’s Tropical Research Institute
Many researchers dream of one day working at the Smithsonian’s facility in Panama. But 16 women scientists told BuzzFeed News that their experiences there were nightmares ruled by prominent men who exploited their powers.
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