Offshore Drilling: The Promise of Discovery
Rotating Exhibits
Temporary
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George Bush was a successful and pioneering Texas oilman, first on land and then offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. As a tribute to his role in the development and use of the innovative independent leg offshore jack-up rig Scorpion launched by LeTourneau in 1956, the exhibit tells the story of offshore drilling. It focuses on the history, development and future of offshore drilling, with an emphasis on the work of George Bush, emerging technologies and ongoing research at Texas A&M University.
Genome: The Secret of How Life Works
Rotating Exhibits
Temporary
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"Genome: The Secret of How Life Works," explored the nature and impact of our genes and the future implications of gene therapy, through visually-rich environments, artifacts and multi-media presentations. The exhibit examines the history of discovery from Gregor Mendel's rules of inheritance in the 19th century, to the famous Watson and Crick DNA double helix.
