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Find Out ‘What’s for Lunch?’ at Institute’s 2025 Curious Histories Fest

October 6, 2022

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.

September 27, 2022

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.

August 31, 2022

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.

August 25, 2022

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.

August 22, 2022

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.

August 15, 2022

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.

August 12, 2022

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.

July 20, 2022

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.

June 23, 2022

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.’

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June 21, 2022

Science History Institute Welcomes 2022–2023 Beckman Center Fellows

Incoming class includes scholars in our new two-year curatorial fellowship program.

June 15, 2022

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.

June 15, 2022

Science History Institute Remembers Former Board Member George Vincent

The Hallstar cofounder passed away on May 4, 2022, at the age of 78.

June 9, 2022

Science History Institute Launches New Blog

Staff and scholars will share stories about our library, archival, and museum collections.

May 27, 2022

Grid: Award-Winning Exhibit Explores Water Analysis and Protection

Institute’s ‘Downstream’ exhibition featured in local sustainable lifestyle magazine.

May 24, 2022

Science History Institute Mourns Loss of Heritage Council Member Bernard Bigot

The respected French scientist passed away suddenly on May 14, 2022.

April 4, 2022

Institute’s ‘Downstream’ Exhibition Receives PA Museums Award

Annual awards program recognizes special achievements of museums and historical organizations across Pennsylvania.

March 21, 2022

‘Philadelphia Weekly’ Spotlights Institute’s Oral History Program, ‘Between Us and Catastrophe’ Exhibition

Staff members share why recording history is so important, especially during a pandemic.

March 17, 2022

Emory University’s Dennis Liotta to Receive 2022 SCI Perkin Medal

The prestigious award will be presented as part of the Institute’s annual Innovation Day program on September 13.