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Raechel Lutz and Conevery Bolton Valencius analyze Hollywood films that feature energy as historical objects.
On the globe- and time-spanning journals of the Othmer Library collection.
The prestigious award will be presented by the Science History Institute and the Founders Club on March 25, 2024, during AFPM’s International Petrochemical Conference in San Antonio.
Highlighting the work of 20th-century female scientists in our library collection.
In this Roundtable course, the Institute’s Roger Turner will show what an ordinary shopping bag reveals about the science and politics of plastic.
In this Roundtable course, the Institute’s Roger Turner will explore the hidden history of our most visible science.
Interactive story map uses oral histories to highlight the experiences of 18 international women at MIT.
Learn about exciting projects that use archives and technology to contribute to greater understanding of the history of women at MIT and in STEM.
Join us for an exciting lecture and soap-making demonstration by historian Julian Silverman, inspired by the historical science spectacles of Michael Faraday and the Royal Society.
Scientists have confirmed five basic human tastes. But is that all? Debate rages about adding other tastes to the Big Five.
This digital and outdoor exhibition explores the history of a familiar object from a surprising number of angles.
Take a journey through the kitchen and the chemistry lab as we look at the delicious side of food science!
From our A Closer Read series, this exhibition featured rare books that tell the story of experimental science in the 17th century.
At Halloween, consider what haunts digital archivists the most: technological obsolescence.
The deadline for researchers and scholars to apply is January 15, 2024.
TIAX founder Kenan Sahin tells the story of how his 21st-century startup restored the foundations of pioneering company ADL.
Celebrate National Chemistry Week with a look at five trailblazing ACS presidents.
Wyatt Technology founder to be recognized at 2024 conference in San Diego.
Our occasional newsletter for educators and learners will keep you up to date on everything we offer to nourish curiosity about the science in our lives.
The 2024 Cain Conference will explore how the stories of diverse scientists can empower young girls and people of color to see themselves as valuable contributors to the STEM fields.
A dispatch from PITTCON by our curator of instruments and artifacts.
Nobel laureate Roald Hoffmann kicks off this engaging program with a talk on November 16, followed by an expert panel discussion on plastics on December 6.
In this course Roger Turner will show how the Nobel Prize can be an entry point for more inclusive stories about the people who work in science.
My trip to Rare Book School, or, how I spent (part of) my summer.
Nobel laureate Roald Hoffmann shares an untold story about science and immigration.
Visitors will take a colorful journey through more than 150 years of natural and synthetic dye-making.
Join us in celebrating the opening of our newest exhibition, BOLD: Color from Test Tube to Textile.
The gas mask’s grip on our collective consciousness.
Q&A session, award presentation, and reception to follow Stanford professor’s ‘Sweet Revenge on Cancer’ talk being held October 17.
César de la Fuente and Michael Mahan delve into AI-assisted antibiotic drug development.