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Though the Smithsonian’s first secretary, Joseph Henry, wanted the institution to be a center for scientific research,[27] it also became the depository for various Washington and U.S. government collections.[28] The United States Exploring Expedition by the U.S. Navy circumnavigated the globe between 1838 and 1842.[29] The voyage amassed thousands of animal specimens, an herbarium of 50,000 plant specimens, and diverse shells and minerals, tropical birds, jars of seawater, and ethnographic artifacts from the South Pacific Ocean.[29] These specimens and artifacts became part of the Smithsonian collections,[30] as did those collected by several military and civilian surveys of the American West, including the Mexican Boundary Survey and Pacific Railroad Surveys, which assembled many Native American artifacts and natural history specimens.[31] In 1846, the regents developed a plan for weather observation; in 1847, money was appropriated for meteorological research.[32] The institution became a magnet for young scientists from 1857 to 1866, who formed a group called the Megatherium Club.[33] The Smithsonian played a critical role as the US partner institution in early bilateral scientific exchanges with the Academy of Sciences of Cuba.[34]
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Canva is laying off 22% of its workforce, affecting up to 1,271 employees. But the way the company is handling these layoffs is getting a lot of attention. It marks the first major round of layoffs in Canva's 13-year history. The company remains profitable, but its growth has slowed as AI continues to change the economics of the design industry. CEO and co-founder Melanie Perkins described it as one of the hardest moments in Canva's history. What makes this announcement stand out is the support Canva is offering departing employees: → At least 6 months of salary, regardless of location. → Up to 12 months of healthcare coverage where available. → Removal of the one-year equity vesting requirement for recent hires. → Career coaching, job search support and a year of LinkedIn Premium. → Employees can keep their company-issued MacBooks. → The chance to receive a $10,000 grant to start a business or community project, with Canva taking no equity. Losing a job is still a difficult experience, regardless of the compensation. But the effort Canva is making to help affected employees find their next opportunity deserves recognition. And it raises an important question for other tech leaders: if layoffs become more common as AI changes the workforce, should this level of support become the standard?
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