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‘Downstream’ Wins 2022 SHOT Dibner Award for Excellence in Museum Exhibits
Prestigious award from the Society for the History of Technology recognizes exhibitions that raise important historical issues.
Sam Tharpe Joins Science History Institute’s Board of Directors
The flavor chemist will also serve as chairman of the Institute’s Affiliates Council.
Science History Institute’s Beckman Center Now Accepting Applications for 2023–2024 Fellowships
The deadline to apply is January 15, 2023.
Friends of the Wissahickon Features Guest Blog Post by Institute’s Curatorial Affairs Director
Jesse Smith shares his insights into microplastics and the history of water protection through our ‘Downstream’ exhibition.
Chemical Biologist Carolyn Bertozzi Among Trio Awarded 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Institute’s 2023 Ullyot lecturer shares prestigious award with K. Barry Sharpless and Morten Meldal for development of click and bioorthogonal chemistry.
Bucks County Library Hosts Virtual Talk by Institute’s Roger Turner
Instruments and artifacts curator will present ‘What’s Behind a Nobel Prize?’ on October 4.
Future STEM Leaders Gather at Science History Institute for Xtreme5 Teen Tech Summit
The Grace3 Technologies-powered event featured hands-on experiences with drones and other AI tech for more than 100 Philadelphia students.
Science History Institute and Fondation de la Maison de la Chimie Name Joseph Gal Winner of 2022 Franklin-Lavoisier Prize
The organic chemist is being honored for his research on the life and work of Louis Pasteur.
Institute VP Michelle DiMeo to Speak at Princeton American Chemical Society Meeting
Museum and library head will present ‘Where Were Women in Chemistry in the 1600s?’ on September 28.
WHYY Summer Journalists Program Features Science History Institute
Student news report takes an in-depth look at how we tell the stories behind the science that shapes our everyday lives.
Institute, Tsinghua University Partner to Present Online Exhibition
‘From Peas to the Human Genome Project’ features instruments from our collections to commemorate 200th birthday of genetics founder Gregor Mendel.
Historical Video Content Added to Institute’s Digital Collections
Digitized 16mm film and VHS tapes include promotional videos, science education series, and a silent recording from the 1920s featuring Marie Curie.
Science History Institute Mourns Death of Philanthropist Roy Eddleman
The Spectrum LifeSciences founder, who died at age 82, is being remembered as someone who ‘lived his best life.’
Science History Institute Welcomes 2022–2023 Beckman Center Fellows
Incoming class includes scholars in our new two-year curatorial fellowship program.
Science History Institute’s ‘Downstream’ Exhibition Wins 2022 AASLH Award of Excellence
Recognition is part of the prestigious American Association for State and Local History Leadership in History Awards program.
Science History Institute Remembers Former Board Member George Vincent
The Hallstar cofounder passed away on May 4, 2022, at the age of 78.
Science History Institute Launches New Blog
Staff and scholars will share stories about our library, archival, and museum collections.
Grid: Award-Winning Exhibit Explores Water Analysis and Protection
Institute’s ‘Downstream’ exhibition featured in local sustainable lifestyle magazine.