The Science History Institute preserves and celebrates
our scientific and technological culture and makes it accessible
for investigation and knowledge creation.
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ExhibitLab: Science and Disability
Now on View in Our Museum
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The Science History Institute invites you to check out our new
ExhibitLab: Science and Disability
display, now on view in our
museum
. The exhibit features a selection of books, oral histories, and artifacts that looks at stories of imagination, erasure, bias, and possibility alongside lived experiences of scientists with disabilities. Part of the Institute’s ongoing
Science and Disability Project
, this ExhibitLab also parallels our upcoming
History Lab programming
.
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Science History Institute
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Science History Institute Celebrates Heritage Day 2019
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We’re sending a great big “thank you” to everyone who attended this year’s
Heritage Day
, the Science History Institute’s annual celebration of the achievements and promise of the sciences and technologies that shape material culture and innovation. In addition to honoring our 2019 award winners—
Henry F. Schaefer III
, American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal (above left);
Sangeeta Bhatia
, Othmer Gold Medal (center); and
Frederick Frank
, Richard J. Bolte Sr. Award for Supporting Industries (right)—this signature event also included panel discussions, an awards luncheon and dinner, and an extremely successful “Adopt-a-Collection” event featuring “adoptable” items from
our collections
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Science History Institute/Conrad Erb
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Distillations: Read It for Your Own Good
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ICYMI: We’ve given
Distillations
a whole new look! New content is now published weekly, making it even easier for you to explore our latest
articles
,
podcasts
, and
videos
. Our digital redesign has been getting lots of positive feedback, including the intoxicating
tweet
above from Science History Institute super fan,
@ivan_amato
, who likens Distillations to a “fine boutique bourbon,” encouraging you to check out our “mind-expanding stories” and to “get drunk on it.” We couldn’t agree more.
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Upcoming Programs & Events
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The Science History Institute is proud to produce a wide range of public
programs and events
aimed at students, scholars, professionals, and the scientifically curious. Events take place at the Science History Institute’s headquarters in Philadelphia unless otherwise noted.
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WikiSalon
Our monthly
WikiSalon
offers Wikipedia enthusiasts and those interested in learning more a casual gathering spot for discussion and collaboration.
June 8 | 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
July 13 | 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
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Science on Tap
Science on Tap
is a monthly “science café” that features public discussion on engaging science topics. Join us for a lively conversation at National Mechanics, a relaxed, convivial bar in Old City Philadelphia.
June 10 | 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
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History Lab
Join us for our annual
History Lab
series, where we explore big questions from science and history that have immediate, real-world implications. Part of the ongoing
Science and Disability Project
, this summer’s seminars will feature more than 30 oral histories from members of the U.S. STEM community who are differently abled.
June 22 | 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
July 27 | 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
August 17 | 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
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Oral History Training
The
Center for Oral History
at the Science History Institute provides
training
to individuals interested in learning oral history and research interview methodologies, both for historical research generally and for work in the history of science, technology, engineering, and medicine specifically.
June 27 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
July 8
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12 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
July 15
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19 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Innovation Day
On
Innovation Day
emerging industry leaders come together to celebrate today’s innovations in the chemical industry and to seek solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.
September 9
–10
| 3:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
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Rare Earth Elements Project
The
Rare Earth Elements Project
examines the impact the rare earth minerals are having on society.
The project’s capstone program will feature noted science journalist and
Science Friday
host
Ira Flatow
, who will lead an engaging discussion on these increasingly significant elements.
September 24 | 7:00 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
Los Angeles
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