Former Secretary G. Wayne Clough

Wayne CloughWayne Clough was the 12th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Clough launched a new era at the Institution, expanding the Smithsonian's global relevance and helping the nation shape its future through research, education, and scientific discovery on major topics of the day.

One of his first initiatives led to a new strategic plan that speaks to four grand challenges that will bring together the diverse resources of the Smithsonian's museums and science centers through interdisciplinary approaches.

Ensuring that the Institution's vast collection is accessible and available to everyone was a priority for Clough and the new strategic plan. Efforts are underway to digitize millions of objects in the collection.

Before his appointment to the Smithsonian, Clough was president of the Georgia Institute of Technology for 14 years. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from Georgia Tech in 1964 and 1965 and a doctorate in 1969 in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.

Papers

Speeches

AAAS Report: The Heart of the Matter: The Humanities and Social Sciences for a Vibrant, Competitive, and Secure Nation
University of West Georgia Humanities Symposium, October 31, 2013
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Shultz Forum on World Affairs, March 23, 2011
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Rural Education Conference, July 21, 2010
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