Discusses the history of the Indiana Medical History Museum, the nation's oldest pathology laboratory building which was used until the 1960s. (YDS)

Discusses the life and work of Joseph Priestley, a scientist of the late eighteenth century who was famous for his work in both Europe and America. Includes a description of the Joseph Priestley house, a museum containing some of his scientific equipment and exhibitions relating to his work. (MM)

Explains the term "evolution" by considering its history, Darwin's views on evolution, and evolution after the discovery of the gene. Discusses issues in evolution. (Contains 17 references.) (YDS)

German Chemist, August Wilhelm Hofmann first introduced the term "molar" (from the Latin moles, meaning "a large mass") into chemistry, around 1865. The particular use of the term molar gained currency in the physics literature, where it was in common use at least through the 1940s.

Discusses the development of the periodic table of the elements, in particular, the idea that the elements could be ordered according to atomic number. (BB)

Discusses the history of American physics, indicating that much effort has been on the atomic bond and high-energy physics, to the detriment of other topics and areas. To offset this tendency, significant research is going on in the history of solid-state physics, with glimmerings in the history of physics education. (JN)

Lists references that focus on the empirical research related to the nature of science as an educational goal along with a few influential philosophical works. The list proves useful to educators and scholars in other fields interested in the nature of science and how understanding can be realized as a goal of science instruction. (Author/SAH)

Between 1817 and 1838 professors at the University of Pennsylvania, South Carolina College, Yale College, and Columbia College published six syllabi for earth science courses. All stressed geology. These syllabi give unique insight into classrooms of almost 200 years ago. The greatest difference between the six syllabi involved historical geology.…

This report critically examines studies of how scientific research drives innovation which is then translated into socio-economic benefits. It focuses on research evaluation insights that are relevant not only to the academic community, but also to policymakers and evaluation practitioners--and particularly to biomedical and health research…

The 1993 inaugural issue of the "Journal of Statistics Education" ("JSE") published an article about a small conference for Principal Investigators (PIs) and co-PIs of twelve projects in statistics education funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This twenty-year retrospective (1) offers some personal memories related…

This book uses a biographical pattern to trace the history of physics teaching. Whenever possible the story of an influential person or institution is used to tell the story of that period. The book begins with the contributions of the Greeks, the Romans, and the Arabs to physics and its teaching. Chapters include: (1) "The First Beginnings of…

Reports on a study investigating changes in the relative emphasis given to different stated science aims during the period 1932-1974. (SL)

Describes the reception accorded to John Tyndall in 1872-1873 in America. Tyndall, called the Apostle of Science, delivered a series of lectures on light with fascinating demonstrations in several cities during his visit. Press coverage and public reaction were overwhelming. Tyndall left the money earned from his lectures in a trust which is still…

Focuses on the selection, classification, and comparative presentation of various proposals concerning the contribution of the history of physics in physics education that have been designed and/or carried out as part of either research or curriculum development during the last century. (Author/SAH)

Deals with archives as an important source of knowledge about the history of science and technology and the use of archives documents in advanced areas of contemporary science and technology, with particular reference to the activities of the U.S.S.R. State Archives. (Author)