News and Press

Science History Institute Joins Independent Research Libraries Association IRLA membership places Institute on prestigious list of some of the nation’s oldest and most distinguished historical societies.

‘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.

Ex Libris Universum: Museum Tour American Institute of Physics’ blog includes the Science History Institute on its list of ‘some of the coolest virtual museums on the internet.’

Institute’s Digital Collections on List of ‘Hidden Gems’ in Creative Commons Open Culture Remix Art Contest Licensing organization’s #CCSharesCulture competition celebrates better sharing of global cultural heritage.

Metabolic Engineer Jay Keasling to Receive Science History Institute’s Prestigious Othmer Gold Medal Noted synthetic biotechnology pioneer to be recognized as part of Institute’s annual Heritage Day celebration on May 11, 2022.

Chemistry International: Downstream Research curator Jesse Smith takes readers of IUPAC’s digital news magazine on a watery journey of history and science with Institute’s latest exhibition.

Science History Institute Receives $40K PHMC Grant Prestigious award from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to provide operational support for our museum.

Science History Institute Mourns Loss of Scientific Instrument Expert Paolo Brenni The science historian was a member of the Institute’s Collections Committee.

Science History Institute and Pittsburgh Conference to Present Pittcon Heritage Award to Fasha Mahjoor Noted architect and Phenomenex founder to be recognized at 2022 conference in Atlanta.