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The Science History Institute produces a wide range of in-person and virtual events that are free and open to the public. From exhibition openings and talks, to museum tours and late-night activities, our programming is aimed at science history lovers, students, industry professionals, scholars, educators, and the scientifically curious.
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First Friday: 80s Night

Friday, May 2, 2025 | 5pm-7pm EDT
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award medals and plaque
May
07
Wed
5:30pm
Free
Programs, Lectures & Talks

Science History Institute Awards 2025

Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of Purdue professor Graham Cooks, technology transfer consultant Lita Nelsen, and MIT professor Timothy Swager.

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Chinese world map, drawn by the Jesuits (early 17th century).
Aug
06
Thu
9am-5pm
Beckman Center
Conferences & Symposia

The Global History of Modern Science, 1400–1914

August 6, 2026
The 2026 Cain Conference will address the major issues involved in understanding how modern science has been created through a process of global cultural exchange.

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