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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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Plastics Circularity: Past, Present, and Future

Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 1pm-2:15pm EST
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Book cover image for "Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America"
Mar
19
Wed
6pm-8pm
Beckman Center
Free
Hybrid
Programs, Lectures & Talks
Science and Society

Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America

Professor and author Beth Linker reveals the surprising origins of our concerns over poor posture.

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Cover image for MONSTERS by Surekha Davies
Apr
17
Thu
6pm-8pm
Beckman Center
Free
Hybrid
Programs, Lectures & Talks
Science and Society

Humans: A Monstrous History

Award-winning historian and author Surekha Davies explores why humans make monsters and what monsters tell us about humanity.

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