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First Friday: Poisons and Panaceas

Step into the shadows of medicine and mystery at the grand opening of our newest ExhibitLab, Poisons and Panaceas: Inside the 19th-Century Medicine Cabinet.

First Friday: A Celestial Celebration

Embark on a cosmic journey into the mesmerizing realms of astronomy, space, and the captivating history of our cosmic understanding.

The Troubled History of Alternative Medicine

Shireen Hamza examines the incorporation of elements of non-Western medicine by biomedical institutions in the United States.

First Friday: March Mad-Scientist-Ness

Join us for an unforgettable evening that explores the bizarre side of science.

Understanding the Ocean’s Role in the Climate System

Temple University professor Becki Beadling will discuss how climate models and observations of the ocean can help mitigate uncertainty in a changing climate.

How Science Invented the Myth of Race: Race Correction

In the fifth and final session of this Roundtable course, we show how racial bias is built into medical instruments and introduce the medical students and doctors working to change it.

How Science Invented the Myth of Race: Bad Blood, Bad Science

In the fourth session of this Roundtable course, we explore how faulty beliefs about race biology influence American medicine.

How Science Invented the Myth of Race: Return, Rebury, Repatriate

In the third session of this Roundtable course, we discuss the ethical treatment of human remains and how this practice, when done correctly, is imperative to our understanding of the past.

How Science Invented the Myth of Race: Calamity in Philadelphia

In the second session of this Roundtable course, we cover the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia, from the perspective of the free Black community tasked with saving the city.

How Science Invented the Myth of Race: Origin Stories

In the first session of this five-part Roundtable course, we trace the origins of race science to the Enlightenment in Europe.

Philly Materials Day

Explore the materials that impact your world at a day of free, hands-on science and engineering fun for all ages!

Science & Activism Tour

From Rachel Carson to ACT UP, explore how scientists and activists have shaped discovery and created change.

Dyes & Textiles Tour

This “drop-in” tour highlights the science of natural dyes and textiles, the technology behind synthetic clothing, and the impact of fashion on human health and the environment.

Dyes & Textiles Tour

This “drop-in” tour highlights the science of natural dyes and textiles, the technology behind synthetic clothing, and the impact of fashion on human health and the environment.

Women in Chemistry Tour

Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.

Women in Chemistry Tour

Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.

Stories of Science