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MILTON, Mass. (WBZNewsRadio) - A little more than a year after her passing, the Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center has unveiled a new hall dedicated to former WBZ TV meteorologist Mish Michaels.
The Mish Michaels Hall For Scientific Discovery will highlight not only her long career and her support of the observatory, but also continue her legacy of education and encourage young people, especially young women, to look for opportunities in the field of science.
"Simply put, Mish was a one-of-a-kind—a walk-the-talk, accessible, brilliant and exciting person to spend time with, to work with, and to learn with." The Blue Hill Observatory wrote on it's website. "As an organization, it is impossible to effectively thank her for leading and implementing positive social change for all girls and the community while also showcasing the value of the Blue Hill Observatory’s 137-year scientific and educational legacy, which is now her legacy."
Michaels had been working with the Observatory for more than 20 years and affectionately called the organization "my little Observatory." She helped the organization create high-quality educational programming to support young people and their engagement in science. Michaels helped establish the "Women in Natural Sciences" program, giving up her free time to teach girls and inspire them to become scientists or meteorologists, just like her.
Before her death, Michaels was working on a state-of-the-art exhibit hall, with touch screens and storyboards, to give visitors a hands-on experience to engage with the Observatory.
"When the Blue Hill Observatory reopens after our current $2.5 million renovation, we deeply regret that Mish will not see the new interactive educational exhibits, which she and her husband Wes had so graciously funded." Dr. William Minsinger, President Emeritus, Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center said. "Those exhibits will, indeed, be a lasting tribute to her commitment to weather, climate, and STEM educational opportunities for all while reflecting her commitment to Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory. We are all indebted to her passion and vision."
Michaels died in March of 2022, she was just 53-years-old.
WBZ's Kim Tunnciliffe (@KimWBZ) reports
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