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Newsletter: August 2019
The Science History Institute preserves and celebrates
our scientific and technological culture and makes it accessible
for investigation and knowledge creation.
In the Spotlight
Bredig archive
The Science History Institute has acquired an amazing collection of correspondence, books, photographs, and scientific notes belonging to Jewish German chemist Georg Bredig . This archive documents the early pioneers of physical chemistry in Europe and the struggles of Jews trying to escape the Nazis.


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Rare earth event invite
If you’re in Los Angeles this September, join us for Rare Earth Elements: The Intersection of Science and Society , a thought-provoking panel discussion that features leading researchers sharing their insights into these increasingly significant elements. P art of the Institute’s ongoing Rare Earth Elements Project , t his engaging dialogue will be moderated by noted science journalist Ira Flatow , the host of NPR’s Science Friday .

Tuesday, September 24, 2019
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Hudson Loft
1200 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
2019-2020 fellows
We are pleased to welcome the 2019–2020 class of fellows to the Science History Institute, home to the largest private fellowship program in the history and social study of science in the United States. Researchers travel from all over the world to use our collections and take part in a vibrant scholarly community. Awarded through the Institute’s Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry , our scholars in residence study a vast range of topics, including mineralogy, space junk, and the brain.
Upcoming Programs & Events
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.
Library Pop-Ups
Held in the Institute’s museum , our new Library Pop-Ups highlight the treasures found in the Othmer Library through fun, theme-oriented activities and programs.

August 9 | 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Science on Tap
Science on Tap is a monthly “science café” that features public discussion on engaging science topics. The “untapped” version combines everything you love about the popular Philly series with new locations, activities, and dates.

August 12 | 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
MĂĽtter Museum
19 South 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
History Lab
Our annual History Lab series explores big questions from science and history that have immediate, real-world implications. T his summer’s final seminar is p art of the ongoing Science and Disability Project .

August 17 | 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
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 | 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
September 10 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday Speaker Series
Dive into fascinating stories of science with our Saturday Speaker Series , a free, monthly talk and discussion featuring complimentary tea and coffee.

September 14 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

November 9 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

December 14 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
WikiSalon
Our monthly  WikiSalon offers Wikipedia enthusiasts and those interested in learning more a casual gathering spot for discussion and collaboration. A special edit-a-thon in October will highlight the scientific contributions of women in STEM on Wikipedia.

September 14 | 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

October 12 | 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

November 9 | 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

December 14 | 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Additional Programs & Events

September 20 | 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Once revered as a drink of the gods, beer has been celebrated by humans for millennia and was integral to forming the early civilizations of the ancient world.

September 26 | 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
An amazing opportunity to nerd out with local scientists and researchers about everything from superconducting electronics to breast cancer research.

October 19 | 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A dastardly villain is tinkering with time and changing the history of science. Let’s do some archival detective work to stop the crime!

October 30 | 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join our Distillations podcast team for a live, Halloween-themed show exploring the spooky side of alchemy.
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