This exhibit introduces some early ϲappscientists who brought together microscopy, marine organisms, research, and teaching over the years.
Many others joined them, and this selection gives a glimpse of the discovery that ensued.
![stars in jars](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_970px_wide_/public/2024-02/stars.png?itok=Y8c4YfIA)
Sea star specimens in jars
![Jane smiles at the camera. She sits in a navy leather chair and wears a gray fleece and a yellow button-up shirt](/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2023-02/Jane%20Maienschein.jpg?itok=H6sGQoCL)
Bell Center Member
Arizona State University
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Artist and Historian
Santa Fe Institute
With help from Shane Jinson, Rudolf Oldenbourg, Louis Kerr, Karl Matlin, and Matthew Person.
![boat](/sites/default/files/styles/full_content/public/2024-02/woman_boat.png?itok=sMytCUQu)
Collecting specimens on a boat, 1890
![books](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_970px_wide_/public/2024-02/books.png?itok=VVV4YZBS)
Photograph courtesy of Matthew Person