Synthesis Book Series
Synthesis, a series of books developed by the Science History Institute, seeks to shed light on the history of chemistry, broadly construed, and its diverse roles in society. The series is published by the University of Chicago Press.
Acquiring Editor
Karen Merikangas Darling
Series Editors
Carin Berkowitz
Angela N. H. Creager
John E. Lesch
Lawrence M. Principe
Alan Rocke
E. C. Spary
Contributors include top scholars in the history of science and a number of past fellows from the Institute’s Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry.

Cain Conference Fellow: 2023
Ullyot Scholar: 2012–2013

Vice President of Collections and Programs: 2022–present
Arnold Thackray Director of the Othmer Library: 2020–present
Allington Fellow: 2013–2014

Allington Fellow: 2008–2009

Franklin-Lavoisier Prize Winner: 2016
Othmer Library Fellow: 2001–2002

Haas Fellow: 2009–2010

Ullyot Scholar: 2014–2015

Cain Fellow: 2012–2013

Cain Distinguished Fellow: 2012–2013