The Future is (Still) Here: Day Two of Smithsonian’s Second Annual Conference

Instead of holding its own global fest this year, Nerd Nite descended on our nation’s capital.

This year, Smithsonian magazine's festival is themed "Science Meets Science Fiction." (Smithsonian)

By Kirstin Fawcett

smithsonian.com
May 2014

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