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This year, Museum scientists continued to that so needs them, and also paid tribute to
travel the globe to study species and habitats, pioneering Chinese paleontologist Mee-mann
S CI E N CE
of scientists and science teachers, and improving the public programs in the Western hemisphere. It was
CRE D I TS
a deeply proud moment as we sent our new Ellen V. Futter
understanding of science is more important than ever. 35
scientists and science teachers into a world President
EXPEDITIONS:
Adding to Scientific Knowledge and Collections 7
researchers working with
Alberta, Canada George Barrowclough
Cuban colleagues on the
Poland Neil H. Landman
Explore21 Expedition to Cuba
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Alaska James M. Carpenter
Arizona Jerome G. Rozen Romania Mark A. Norell
Arizona George E. Harlow Mongolia Mark A. Norell, Mike J. Novacek
California John S. Sparks
Cuba+ George Amato, Natalia Rossi
California Rebecca Oppenheimer
Cuba+ Ana Luz Porzecanski
Nevada Melanie J. Hopkins
Cuba+ Christopher J. Raxworthy, Brian T. Smith, Paul Sweet, Angelo Soto-Centeno
New Mexico Jerome G. Rozen
South Dakota Neil H. Landman Bermuda Eunsoo Kim, Mark E. Siddall
St. Catherines Island (Georgia) David Hurst Thomas
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Belize Nancy B. Simmons
Netherlands Antilles Susan L. Perkins Sudan Alex de Voogt Cambodia* Mark E. Siddall
Panama Estefanía Rodríguez
Invertebrate Zoology
Collections per
34,036,183
Vertebrate Zoology 23,312,067
COLLECTIONS Division 4,409,178
Earth & Planetary Sciences
155,607
specimens and artifacts
Tseng
Vision for Future Space
Telescopes
Oppenheimer, Shara,
Mac Low
Flies in Amber Were
Ancient Pollinators
Grimaldi
Dogs Evolved with
Climate Change
Tseng
Analysis of Oldest-known Wasp Fossils Suggest Ice Ancient “Supershark” Human Relative’s Foot a Step New Species of Human Polar Bears May Survive Astronomers Deceptive Woodpecker
Plant-visiting Bat Suggests Age California Similar to Fossils Discovered in Texas Towards Modern Walking Relative Discovered the Ice Melt Discover “Young Uses Mimicry to Avoid
It Was Omnivorous Modern Environment Jupiter” Exoplanet Competition
Maisey Harcourt-Smith Harcourt-Smith Rockwell, Gormezano
Simmons Holden Oppenheimer, Rice Benz
Reptile Fossil Solves Surprising Path of Dinosaurs May Have Museum Researchers New Leech Species Researchers Sequence Researchers Find Malaria Fossils in Amber
Mystery of How Snakes Bird Evolution Breathed Like Birds Discover Glowing Named for Author First Bedbug Genome Parasite in East Coast’s Show Social
Lost Their Legs Sea Turtles Amy Tan White-tailed Deer Behavior in
Cracraft, Claramunt Watanabe, Gold, Tessler, DeSalle, Sorkin,
Ancient Insects
Yi, Norell Davidson, Norell Sparks Tessler, Siddall Siddall, Amato Perkins
Grimaldi, Barden
Research Shows Vital Bigger Brains Drove Four New Lizard Researchers Discover Extinct Marine Mammal Why Some Supernovae Dodos Might Have Ancient Glyptodonts
Links Between Lemurs Evolution to Bigger Species from Second Native Hunted Clams with a Continue to Burn Bright Been Quite Intelligent Related to Modern
and Fruit Trees Human Bodies Eastern Paraguay Hawaiian Bat Big Bite Armadillos
Graur Gold, Norell
Herrera Grabowski Carvalho Simmons Tseng, Grohé, Flynn MacPhee
Paleontologists Gain New Flapping Before Flight Glowing Shark DNA Study Suggests Bioluminescence Evolved Scorpions Share Similar
Insight to “Telescoping” Patterns Get Brighter Scorpions Diversified as Frequently in Fishes Tastes in Burrow
Heers
Crocodile Eyes in Deep Water Andes Formed Architecture
Sparks
Flynn Sparks Prendini Prendini
Mark A. Norell,
Macaulay Curator, Division Chair
DEPARTMENT OF MAMMALOGY
Ross D.E. MacPhee
Nancy B. Simmons
Maria Eugenia Leone Gold
“New Insights on the Evolution of Flight in Dinosaurs
Using Novel CT and PET Technology.”
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John J. Flynn, graduates receiving
Advisor: Mark A. Norell M.A. Degree in Teaching
Frick Curator of Fossil Mammals Robert S. Voss
Melanie Hopkins
Neil H. Landman DEPARTMENT OF ORNITHOLOGY Carly Melissa Tribull
John G. Maisey, George F. Barrowclough “Molecular and Morphometric Phylogenetics
of Dryinidae and Bethylidae (Hymenoptera:
100% 100% 6,600
Herbert R. and Evelyn Axelrod Research success rate for of graduates students in New York
Joel L. Cracraft, Chrysidoidea).” NYS certification receive employment State being taught by
Curator Lamont Curator, Division Chair among graduates offers program graduates
Advisors: James M. Carpenter, David A. Grimaldi
Jin Meng Brian T. Smith
Michael Novacek
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tours given to camp
Exploring Cutting- groups each summer
Edge Science, years of Margaret adult digital
attendees at public programs Mead Film Festival flight school
Celebrating Cultures
years of paid summer 11
internships in science
rolling carts staffed
communication
with touchable items
Pluto Flyby with NASA’s New Horizons Margaret Mead Film Festival: “Thresholds” Hackathon: Hack the Dinos with BridgeUp: STEM New Science, New Solutions: Changing the
Future for At-Risk Youth
Hosted by Curator Denton Ebel, Director of In the spirit of Margaret Mead, this 39th annual Data scientists from around New York and Brown
Astrovisualization Carter Emmart, and Frederick festival continued to push the boundaries of scholars from the Museum’s BridgeUp: STEM Hosted by Museum Trustee Anna Deavere Smith,
P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium visual anthropology and documentary film. program participated in this 24-hour challenge to this event asked whether science, ethics, and law
Neil deGrasse Tyson, this special event featured For the first time in the festival’s history, the hack the Museum’s paleontology databases and can identify new paths out of poverty. Panelists
live links to New Horizons mission control and Margaret Mead Filmmaker Award was shared by then demonstrated the new tools they developed included Ana Bermudez, Frances Champagne,
real-time visualizations of the probe’s historic two filmmakers: Kim Beamish for Tentmakers of for scientists. Fagan Harris, Bruce McEwen, and Dorothy Roberts.
mission as well as opportunities to speak with Cairo and Iiris Härmä for Leaving Africa: A Story of
mission personnel. Friendship and Empowerment.
SciCafe: Explore21 Cuba What Are You Made Of? Annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: Is the Kwanzaa: Energize, Recognize!
Universe a Simulation?
Expedition members Ana Luz Porzecanski This series of weekend events tied Doug E. Fresh headlined this
and Angelo Soto-Centeno discussed the 2015 to the special exhibition The Secret Hosted by Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden year’s celebration, featuring
expedition and new avenues for scientific World Inside You gathered samples Planetarium Neil deGrasse Tyson, the panel included Linda Humes, master drummers
collaboration. of microbes from a group of people David Chalmers, professor of philosophy at NYU, Sanga of the Valley, LeeAnet
representing a wide range of ages and Zohreh Davoudi, theoretical physicist at MIT, James Noble, and Harlem School of the
hometowns—our visitors—for the Gates, theoretical physicist at the University of Arts Legacy Ensemble.
Healthy Microbiome Project. Maryland, Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist at
Harvard, and Max Tegmark, cosmologist from MIT.
JUN E 4, 2 015
4,000 110,000
reached 790 teachers and 77,600 students in 281
middle schools across all five boroughs.
students registered in Museum’s
Massive Open Online Courses for
k–12 teachers participated in professional science educators through 2016
development onsite and online
EXHIBITION
HIGHLIGHTS:
Scientific Storytelling
in Three Dimensions
7
exhibitions
opened onsite
14
traveling exhibitions
19 6
8
space shows
70 66
122
feet long
84 70 100 million
fossil bones tons in life years ago
O PEN ED OCTOB ER 13 , 2015 N OV E M B E R 7, 2 01 5 – AU G U ST 1 4 , 201 6 JANUARY 1 5 , 201 6 M ARCH 1 8 , 201 6 – JANUARY 2 , 2 017
Curated by Melanie L.J. Stiassny, Herbert Curated by Mark Norell, Macaulay Curator of Paleontology
R. and Evelyn Axelrod Research Curator,
in collaboration with Tom Baione, In 2016, the Museum added another must-see exhibit to its world-
Harold Boeschenstein Director of the famous fossil halls: a cast of a 122-foot-long sauropod dinosaur
Museum’s Research Library that was discovered in the Patagonian region of Argentina in
2014 and excavated by a team from Museo Paleontologico Egidio
Inspired by the book Opulent Oceans: Fergulio led by Jose Luis Carballido and Diego Pol, who received
Extraordinary Rare Book Selections his Ph.D. in a joint program between Columbia University and
from the American Museum of Natural the American Museum of Natural History. When the exhibit
The Secret World Inside You
History, this exhibition included 46 opened, the cast was displayed with five of the 223 original fossils Dinosaurs Among Us
exquisite reproductions from 33 rare Co-curated by Susan Perkins and Rob DeSalle, Curators in the recovered in Patagonia, including a colossal 8-foot femur.
and beautifully illustrated scientific Division of Invertebrate Zoology Curated by Mark Norell, Macaulay Curator of Paleontology
works documenting the diversity of the
The Secret World Inside You explored the rapidly evolving Dinosaurs Among Us explored the transition of dinosaurs that
world’s ocean life.
science surrounding the human microbiome and how it is dominated the planet for around 170 million years into a new,
reshaping our ideas about human health. small, airborne form: birds.
EXHIBITION CREDITS
SEASONAL J ULY 4 , 201 5 – NOVEM B ER 29, 201 5 M AY 28, 2 016 – JANUARY 2 , 2 017
EXHIBITS
THE SECRET WORLD INSIDE YOU DINOSAURS AMONG US CROCS: ANCIENT PREDATORS Spiders Alive!
Generous support for The Secret World Inside You and The Museum gratefully acknowledges the Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World was Visitors encountered more than 20 species of live
its educational resources have been provided by the Paul Richard and Karen LeFrak Exhibition and created by Peeling Productions at Clyde Peeling’s arachnids, fossils, and larger-than-life models in
and Irma Milstein Foundation and the Milstein Family. Education Fund. REPTILAND. this returning exhibition.
The Secret World Inside You is proudly supported Dinosaurs Among Us was proudly supported by
by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Chase Private Client. OPULENT OCEANS
Johnson & Johnson. SEPT EM B ER 5 , 201 5 – M AY 29, 201 6
Additional support was generously provided by The presentation of Opulent Oceans: Extraordinary
The Secret World Inside You is supported by the Science Dana and Virginia Randt. Rare Book Selections from the American Museum of Crocs: Ancient Predators in the Modern World
Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program of the Natural History at the American Museum of Natural The Butterfly Conservatory
National Institutes of Health (NIH). History is made possible through the generosity of the Offering a close look at a group of reptiles that has
THE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY
Arthur Ross Foundation. The annual live exhibit returned with hundreds flourished for more than 200 million years, this
Generous support for The Butterfly Conservatory has of live, free-flying tropical butterflies from around exhibition featured life-sized dioramas, interactive
THE TITANOSAUR
been provided by the Eileen P. Bernard Exhibition Fund. the world. exhibits, and more.
Generous support for The Titanosaur exhibit has
been provided by the Susan S. and Kenneth L.
Wallach Foundation.
net unrestricted operating revenues of $114,274 in fiscal year 2016. 3% 4% of New York, State of New York, private -3.2% in fiscal year 2016, reflective of volatile Total 100%
This positive outcome was the net result after transfers of designated donations, and the Museum’s endowment. worldwide equity markets. Net of planned
9% 26%
contributions and other revenues to plant and long-term investments. withdrawals from the endowment to provide THE IMPORTANCE OF
The Museum recognized non-cash depreciation CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS
funding for Museum operations and capital
The Museum’s net assets decreased by $5.3 million, from $902.1
15% Revenues expense of $31.3 million during fiscal year 2016, The Museum continued to benefit greatly
expenditures, as well as gifts and pledge
million to $896.8 million, largely due to the effect of global market which exceeded the Museum’s $25.1 million from the extraordinary generosity of its
payments to the endowment, the market
volatility on the Museum’s endowment during fiscal year 2016. Despite 16% 27% investment and resulted in a decrease of the private and public supporters. During fiscal
value of the endowment decreased by $40.2
this slight decrease in fiscal year 2016, over the last four fiscal years, value of the Museum’s physical plant of $6.1 year 2016, the Museum raised a total of $132.7
million in fiscal year 2016, from $648.0 million
the Museum’s net assets increased by $214.4 million, or 31%, due to million, from $414.4 million to $408.3 million. million in support of its operations, programs,
to $607.8 million owing to market volatility.
26% Visitor contributions and admissions
consistently strong Museum operations, continued strength in fund- capital improvements, and endowment—a
27% Contributions and grants* DEBT AND OTHER LIABILITIES
raising, endowment growth of over $100.0 million, restructuring of The Museum’s endowment asset allocation major endorsement of the importance and
16% Endowment and related funds*
the Museum’s long-term debt as well as reductions in the Museum’s The Museum’s liabilities increased by $7.0 is intended both to drive investment return impact of the Museum’s work in science,
15% Auxiliary activities
liabilities for postretirement healthcare. 9% The City of New York million during fiscal year 2016, from $401.4 and to provide protection in volatile markets. education, and exhibition. As a result, the
3% Membership million to $408.4 million. The increase in The Museum’s endowment funds are invested Museum continued to balance its operating
4% Miscellaneous revenue and other fees by independent investment managers in
UNRESTRICTED OPERATING RESULTS liabilities was largely attributable to a $12.6 budget, enhance its programmatic offerings,
million increase in the valuation of the diversified equity and fixed income securities and make improvements to its infrastructure
During fiscal year 2016, the Museum’s annual Unrestricted Operating
5% 4% Museum’s interest rate exchange liabilities and are overseen by the Museum’s Investment and facilities.
Revenues and Support increased by $3.1 million, from $183.2 million to
5%
$186.3 million. Annual Unrestricted Operating Expenses, together with
5%
transfers, also increased by $3.1 million, from $183.1 million to $186.2
37%
million for the same period, resulting in net unrestricted operating
11% Expenses
revenue and support of $114,274 during fiscal year 2016.
8%
The Museum continued to enjoy elevated attendance levels during
7% 18%
fiscal year 2016. As a result, attendance-related revenues ($49.4
million) remained the largest source of unrestricted operating revenue.
37% Scientific research, education, and exhibition
The Museum continued to receive substantial operating and 18% Guardianship, maintenance, and operating costs
programmatic support from Trustees, other individuals, foundations, 7% Cost of goods sold and other expenses of
auxiliary activities
and corporations, as well as the City of New York, the State of 8% General and administrative
New York, and the federal government. During fiscal year 2016, 11% Transfers to fund payment of debt service
contributions and grants used to fund Museum operations, including a 5% Fundraising and membership
5% Communications
portion of net assets released from restrictions, totaled $50.4 million.
5% Visitor services
Additionally, the Museum received unrestricted operating support
4% Information technology
from the City of New York, including funding for certain energy
and pension costs, totaling $16.3 million. The City of New York also * Indicates a portion of net assets released from restrictions
These statements are summarized for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2016, and June 30, 2015, and excerpted from the audited
financial statements. A complete set of the audited financial statements is available on amnh.org. NON-OPERATING REVENUE, SUPPORT AND EXPENSES FY 2016 FY 2015
Total liabilities and net assets $ 1,305,188,088 $ 1,303,479,203 Change in unrestricted net assets $ (43,132,261) $ (12,750,267)
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The MAT program is supported in part by the National The late Dr. Isaac Asimov, one of the most prolific and
AMNH-MONGOLIAN ACADEMY OF
Science Foundation under Grant Numbers DRL-1119444 influential authors of our time, was a dear friend and
SCIENCES EXPEDITIONS
and DUE-1340006, and the U.S. Department of supporter of the American Museum of Natural History.
The AMNH-Mongolian Academy of Sciences Education under Grant Number U336S140026. In his memory, the Hayden Planetarium is honored
expeditions are generously supported by the Margaret to host the annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate—
and Will Hearst Paleontological Research Fund. generously endowed by relatives, friends, and admirers
URBAN ADVANTAGE of Isaac Asimov and his work—bringing the finest
minds in the world to the Museum each year to debate
CONSTANTINE S. NIARCHOS Public support for the Urban Advantage program is
pressing questions on the frontier of scientific discovery.
EXPEDITIONS provided by the Speaker and Council of the City of New
York, and the New York City Department of Education.
The 2016 Constantine S. Niarchos Expeditions were
generously supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
KWANZAA 2015
MUSEUM EDUCATION AND Support for Kwanzaa 2015: Energize, Recognize! was
PLANNED GIVING EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM provided, in part, by the May and Samuel Rudin Family
RGGS Foundation, Inc.; the Sidney, Milton and Leoma Simon
The Museum’s Youth Initiatives are generously
The Museum expresses its utmost appreciation Foundation; the family of Frederick H. Leonhardt; and
supported by the leadership contribution of the New
to Richard Gilder, a steadfast and most generous The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation.
York Life Foundation.
benefactor and friend whose visionary philanthropy Kwanzaa 2015: Energize, Recognize! was co-presented
Promote broader understanding of the natural WAYS TO GIVE: enabled the Museum to establish the Richard Gilder Additional support is provided by The Peter and
by Community Works and New Heritage Theatre Group.
Graduate School. Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation.
world for generations to come! The Kwanzaa marketplace was organized by the
• A Gift in Your Will—known as a Bequest—is the most common Additional support for the Richard Gilder Graduate Harlem Arts Alliance.
By arranging a planned gift for the American way to plan a future gift. School has been generously provided by the Hess HACKATHON
Special Thanks: Jazz at Lincoln Center
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• Beneficiary Designations on your IRA and 401k accounts keep assets Foundation; and the Annette Kade Charitable Trust.
BridgeUp: STEM, an initiative educating youth and With special thanks to Whole Foods Market.
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• Careful Succession Planning with an existing donor advised fund or BridgeUp: STEM is generously supported by a grant
learners who walk through our doors. from the Helen Gurley Brown Trust.
The Margaret Mead Film Festival is made possible
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We are honored to recognize those who make
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This lecture was generously supported by the Abel Shafer
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Coffey Trust to honor the memory of Abel Shafer. Foundation, Inc.; the Sidney, Milton and Leoma Simon
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