NA-Smithsoni NEG#171509 Photos by Michael Williamson 8/17/05 : Mr. Sternberg unethically used his credentials and professional journal to promote 'intelligent design' without scientific proof provoking political debate. Portrait of Richard Von Sternberg (taken at the Smithsonian Castle) who's engaged in a battle with the Smithsonian over Intelligent design theory. He published an essay questioning evolution.