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If you do not intend to' rent a car, your best option to reach the hotel from the Kansas Ciry International Airport is KCI Shuttle. It provides transportation to the Hyatt from the airport for just $19 round-trip. After deplaning and retrieving your luggage, simply look for a KCI Shuttle booth (they are located adjacent to most gates), purchase a ticket, and you will soon be at the Hyatt. Shuttles leave the airport every 30 minutes ... with a similar schedule form the hotel to return to the airport. Taxi service is also The History of Science Sociery will forms are available on page 5 ofthis newsletter available, but the fare is about $35 one way. be gathering in the "Land of Oz," the city of and must be returned to the Hyatt Regency The weather in late October should fountains, and the site of the Negro Baseball by 21 September to guarantee space. A be ideal. Average daytime highs are 68 degrees, League Hall ofFame, Kansas City from 22-25 floorplan of the hotel and its meetings rooms with the nighttime temperature falling to the October 1998. For those of you who have is available on the HSS website. low 40s. We will have a variery of receptions never been to Kansas City, you are in for a rare Association Travel Concepts is the to makeyourvisitswith your favorite colleagues treat. The ciry is also home of the Linda Hall official agent for the 1998 HSS meeting. ATC truly memorable. We will see you in KC! Library, holding one of the country's strongest can assist attendees with all of their travel collections in rare books (including two arrao,gements, by email ([email protected]) CONTENTS original editions ofNewton' sPrincipia!), some or by telephone (1-800-458-9383). Be sure to of the best barbecue in the United States, one identifY yourself as a member ofHSS! Special July 1998 ofthe largest Union Stations left in the country, airfares are available on American Airlines and and its own version of jazz and blues (with a special car rental rate is available through Avis Cover Story 1 many clubs featuring this music). and Alamo. Again, ATC will make these News of the Society 2-3 Despite all these attractions, we reservations for you. On the other hand, ifyou Hotel & Conference Forms 4-5 will attempt to keep your attention riveted prefer to make the arrangements yourself, make Preliminary Program 6-13 on the history ofscience. We will be meeting sure to identifY yourself to American Airlines Awards, Honors, & at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center, a (1-800-433-1790) as a member of group Appointments 14-15 beautiful hotel located in downtown Kansas #AN5008UQ and to Avis (1-800-331-1600) News and Inquiries Ciry. The HSS conference rate will be $112 as a member of group #5094738 or Alamo (1- from our Members 16-19 single/double, a savings of almost 40% off 800-732-3232) with group#41 0356 GR. HSS Dibner Institute News 21-24 the normal rate. A limited number of rooms receives travel benefits for each reservation Jobs, Fellowships/Grants, are available at this rate, so we strongly booked either through ATC and/or American & Prizes 25-36 encourage HSS members to make their and Avis. Future Meetings 37-43 reservations as early as possible. Reservation ISIS Books Received 43-48 page 2 Historv o ce ociety Newsletter

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1998 Election Results Are In! The following are the results of the 1998 HSS election. Elected to a Frederick Churchill, Indiana University three-year term as members of HSS Council (1999-2001) are the Lynn K. Nyhart, University of Wisconsin following: HSS Council members who were elected to theNaminating Committee Lesley Cormack, University of Alberta for 1999 are: Evelynn M. Hammonds, MIT Pamela Mack, Clemson University Paula Findlen, Stanford University Phillip R. Sloan, Notre Dame Roger Hahn, University of California, Berkeley M. Norton Wise, Princeton Gregg Mitman, Oklahoma University

Serving on the Nominating Committee for 1999 are the following The Society is indebted to the 222 members who cast ballots in the HSS members, elected from the membership-at-large: 1998 election. Society Travel and ATC It has come to the attention of the Executive Office that Society members who use ATC for their travel arrangements often find that ATC is more expensive than either their own travel agent or direct arrangements with the airlines. Obviously, in such cases, we recommend using the least expensive service. However, if you choose not to use ATC and you are flying on American Airlines, please use the group identifier #AN5008UQ, since the Society will still receive travel benefits as a result of your travel. ATC will also make your reservations on other air carriers. The Society receives benefits for these flights as well. At the same time, ifyou find a less expensive rate, please notifY ATC and request (gently) that they match that rate. Remember, the Society receives travel benefits for each round-trip airfare purchased through ATC, and we use these benefits to assist members who are not able to travel to the annual meeting without support. Recognizing your cooperation, we are attempting to ensure that the ATC agents will provide the least expensive travel for you!

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* denotes session organizer Marvin Bolt (Adler Planetarium) "John Herschel's Natural Philosophy: Habits for a Scientific Hobby" Thursday, October 22 el . Mahoney (Princeton Darin Hayton (University of Notre Dame "John Herschel's Research into Physical Opcics ~ Executive Committee Meeting, 9:00a.m.- Sydney Ross (Rensselaer Polyrechniclnstirute 12:00 p.m. o l! · ·ersitv "The Catalogue of theHerschel Library" Book Exhibit Set-up, 12:00-5:00 p.m. Ro er Han ;anford University) *M. J. Crowe & D. R. Dyck (University o" HSS Council Meeting, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Quan - ~;-ing iusic: Political Cosmology, Notre Dame & Concord College, ~Calendar Co ·mal, and Precision Mathematics Registration, 3:00-7:00 p.m. of the John Herschel Correspondence and in Century China" Opening Reception, 7:00 -9:00 p.m. Sev~meenth John Herschel's Diary" IAmir Alexander (University of California, Lo Angeles) "Geometrical Landscapes: Dee History and Historiography ofRecent Plenary Session, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Hariot on Empire and Mathematics" Science TheodoreM. Porter (UniversityofCalifornia, Is the Fight Still On? Reflections on CHAIR: *Horace Freeland Judson Center Los Angeles) "Social Mathematics" the Science Wars in History, for History of Recent cience, Joan Richards (Brown University) Sociology, and Science Commentator: Ron Dod (Oregon State "Geometry in the Age of Reason: Euclid and Allan Franklin (University of Colorado, University) the Enlightenment" Boulder) Steven C. Weiss (George Washington Harry Collins (UniversityofWales, Cardiff) University) "Weaving Science and Politics in Modern Scientific Exploration Jay Labinger (California Institute of History of Recent ofScience: The Case ofthe CHAIR: Richard Sorrenson (Indiana Technology) Superconducting Super Collider " University) Jane Maienschein (Arizona State University) Commentator: Richard Sorrenson (Indiana Workshop, 8:00-? p.m. '"Practical History': Beyond Social Context" University) Anne Fitzpatrick (Charles Babbage Institute) Jordan Kellman (Princeton University) Journal ofthe History ofBiology " eed to know: Threading the Labrynths of "Maritime Travel and the Paris Academy of Workshop: 30 Years of]HB-A Classified Materials for Historical Research" Science" Retrospective (and Tribute to Everett Carl-HenryGeschwind (George Washington *Gabriel Finkelstein (University of Mendelsohn) University) "Predictive Ability as a Criterion California, Los Angeles) "Headless m in Theory Choice: the Dilatancy Model for Kashgar" CHAIR: *Garland E. Allen (Washington Earthquake Prediction, 1972 -1977" University, St. Louis) Scott Kirsch (University of California, Los Session Participants To Be Announced. Angeles) "Place and Progress: John Wesley Cultures ofCredit in the Powell in Washington and the West" Session co-organized by Jane Maienschein Enlightenment (Arizona State University) Stuart McCook (The College ofN ew Jersey) to be followed by journal of the History of CHAIR: Lissa Roberts (San Diego State "The Fragile Frontier: Botanical Exploration Biology Reception (by invitation only) hosted University) in Costa Rica, 1880-1940" by Kluwer Academic Publishing Commentator: Lissa Roberts (San Diego State University) Unusual Anatomies and the Politics Friday, October 23 *John Powers (Indiana University) ofAgency "Pedagogy and Public Culture: Hermann CHAIR: *Alice D. Dreger (Michigan State Boerhaave and the Fortunes of Leyden" Registration, 8:30-5:00 p.m. University) Adrian Johns (University of California, San Book Exhibit, 8:30-5:00 p.m. Commentator: Rosemarie Thomson Diego) "Quackery and Piracy in the DVHSP Meeting, 7:30-9:00 a.m. (Howard University) Enlightenment: William Raymer and the Women's Caucus Meeting, 7:30-9:00 a.m. Anne Fausto-Sterling (Brown University) Forging of Credibility" IsisEditorialBoardMeeting, 7:30-9:00a.m. "The Saga ofJoan/John: Using Case Studies John Dedoff (Princeton University) "The to Prove a Point" Chemistry of State: Chemical Knowledge and Morning Sessions, 9:00-11:45 am David L. Clark and Catherine Myser State Power in Late Eighteenth-century France" (McMaster University and University of J. B. Shank (Stanford University) Recent Research on the Herschels Vermont) "Spectacular Bodies: On the "Contesting the Value of the Hand and the Subjection of Conjoined Twins" CHAIR: Michael J. Crowe (University of Mind: Applied and Theoretical Mechanics Alice Dreger (Michigan State University) Notre Dame) in and around the Paris Academy of Science" "Social Constructivism as Carrot, Stick, Therapy and Guide: An Insider's Observations on the Intersex Rights Movement" ------~------~ ......

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Matter and Spirit in 17th-Century Jutta Schickore (Max-Planck-Institute for Regeneration, Reorientation, and Natural Philosophy the History of Science) "The Microscopic Reconstruction" Anatomy of the Retina, 1835-1855" Gary J. Weisel (University of Florida, CHAIR: Lawrence M. Principe Qohns Tom Seppalainen (University ofPittsburgh) Gainesville & Penn State) "Berween the Hopkins University) "Canceling the Colors: Hering contra Laboratory and Space: Three Visions of Commentator: LawrenceM. Principe Qohns Helmholtz" Plasma Physics" Hopkins University) Andrew Backe (University of Pittsburgh) Kai Handel (Chair for History of Guido Giglioni Qohns Hopkins University) "The Origin ofJohn Dewey's Views on the Technology, RWTH Aachen, Germany) "Matter, Spiritual Superintendency, and Reflex Arc" "The Uses and Limits ofTheory: From Radar Natural Law in Matthew Hale" Research to the Invention of the Transistor" *Margaret J. Osler (University of Calgary) Darwinism and Its Discontents "Final Causes and Seminal Principles in The Methods ofModern Physics Gassendi and Boyle" CHAIR: To Be Announced Sarah Hutton (The University of James Strick (Arizona State University) CHAIR: To Be Announced Hertfordshire) "Anne Conway's Theory of "Rising Young Darwinian Star: A New View Arne Schirrmacher (Deutsches Museum, Substance" ofHenry Charlton Bastian, 1860-1870" Research Institute for the History ofScience) Abigail Lustig (Max Planck Institute for the "Planting in the neighbor's garden: Hilbert's Practice versus Theory Revisited: The History of Science) "Altruism and the mvestments in early Gottingen quantum Complex Interface between Physics possibility of progress in Darwin's Origin of physics" and Engineering in Late-Victorian Species and Eliot's Middlemarch" Abha Sur (M. I. T.) "Control and England Richard England (Franklin and Marshall Collaboration in Science in the Indian College) "Poisoned Milk, False Science: Context: Unfolding the Raman-Born CHAIR: Jed Buchwald (Dibner Institute) Scientific Authority in "Genesis and Geology" Controversy" Commentator: Jed Buchwald (Dibner Debates of the 1880's" Edward MacKinnon (California State Institute) Peter J. Bowler (Queen's University of University Hayward) "Schwinger's Quantum SungookHong (Dibner Institute) "Hybrids Belfast) "The "Gorilla Sermons" ofBishop E. Field Theory: Trajectory ofa Methodology" and Mediators: John Ambrose Fleming and W. Barnes: Evolutionism and Religion in Oliver Heaviside" Early Twentieth-Century Britain" Colonialism and the Transfer of Graeme Gooday (University of Leeds) Scientific Knowledge "Inductions and Reductions: "Professors" and The Landscape ofScience in 19th CHAIR: To Be Announced "practitioners" debate the mathematization Century America of self-induction, 1880-95" Shang-Jen Li (Imperial College, University *Nani Clow (Harvard University) "Imperial CHAIR: Keith R. Benson (University of of London) "Perfect Adaptation, the Science versus "the civilizing engineer": Washington) Harmony ofNature, and theNatural History Reexamining the Practice versus Theory Daniel Goldstein (Universiryoflowa) "The of Parasites: Patrick Manson's Study of debates of 1888-90" landscape of science in nineteenth-century Filariasis in China" America" Suzanne M. Moon (Cornell University) Forum for the History ofScience in Jordan D. Marche, II (Indiana University) ""Applying Science" to Colonial & Theresa A. Marche (University of Development: Agricultural Experiment and America, 12:00~12:30 p.m. Committee on Honors & Prizes Meeting, Wisconsin-Madison) "A "Distinct Demonstration in the Netherlands East Contribution": Gender, Art,and Scientific Indies, c. 1905" 12:00~ 1:30 p.m. Illustration in Antebellum America" Daniel Hopkins (University of Missouri­ Committee on Education Meeting, 12:00~ 1:30 p.m. Nancy Farm Mannikko (Michigan Kansas City) "A Colonial Scientist, the End Technological University) "Scientists or of the Slave T rade, and the Colonization of Committee on Finance, 12 :00~1 :30 p.m. Businessmen? Local Engineering Clubs and West Africa" Afternoon Sessions 1:30-3:10 pm Professional Identity During the Gilded Age" R. J. Heinig (University of Notre Dame) Early Modern Natural Philosophy Seeing and Understanding "Consensus, Community, and the Creation CHAIR: To Be Announced of Science as Intellectual Authority in 19th­ H. Darrel Rutkin (Indiana University) CHAIR: Harold J. Cook (University of c. America" "Toward the Modern Configuration of the Wisconsin, Madison) Mathematical Disciplines: Christopher Theresa Levitt (Harvard University) Postwar Scientific Reorientations Clavius and the Rejection of Astrology" "Clothing the Naked Eye: The Scientific CHAIR: To Be Announced Noah J. Efron (Dibner Institute for the Photography of Franc;:ois Arago and Jean­ Andrew John Robertson (Harvard History of Science and Technology) "Jews, Baptiste Biot" University) "The Posrwar Introduction of Natural Philosophy and the Eirenic Impulse American Automatic Control to Japan: in Rudolfine Prague" page 8 History of Science Society Newsletter

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Alison Sandman (University ofWisconsin, *Gerrylynn K. Roberts & Robin L. Mackie *James G. Cassidy (Saint Anselm College) Madison) "Local Knowledge vs. Theoretical (The Open University)"Rapprochement? "F. V. Hayden and Spencer Baird: Weaknesses Understanding: Navigation as Craft and The Social Background of a Profession in in a Relationship" Science in Early Modern Spain" Debate: Academic-Industrial Relations in Session co-sponsored by the Forum for the Alberto Guillermo Ranea (CONICET­ British Chemistry, 1918-1943" History of Science in America U niversidad T. Di T ella) "Denis Papin (164 7- Nathan M. Brooks (New Mexico State 1712?): National hero, servile technician, or University) "Academic Chemistsand the Writing the Lives of Women in natural philosopher?" Chemical Industry in Russia and the Soviet Science Union, 1900-1930" CHAIR: Joy Harvey (Independent Scholar) Medical Missions Lee B. Kass (Cornell University) "Fact, CHAIR: To Be Announced Cold War American Anthropology Fiction and Faulty Memories: Documenting Michele Thompson (University of CHAIR: George W. Stocking (University of Barbara McClintock's Life and Work" Washington) "A Medical Mission: The Chicago) Nancy Slack (Russell Sage College) "Grace Vietnamese Quest for Smallpox Vaccine in Commentator: Curtis Hinsley (Northern Pickford: Eminent Scientist, Uncredited Wife 1820" Arizona University) and Research Advisor" Mark Tummers (Institute for the History of *David Madden (Ohio State University) *Ann Hibner Koblitz (Hartwick College) Science, Utrecht University) "The "From ExpertS to Social Scientists: The "Writing the Lives ofRussian 'Women of the Biochemistry of E. C. Slater" American Anthropologists, 1929-1963" Sixties"' Colin Talley (Emory University) Willow Powers (UniversityofNew Mexico) Marilyn B. Ogilvie (University of "Foundations, Government, and the Funding "The Harvard Study of Values: Mirror for Oklahoma) "Collective Memory-Collective of Research on Multiple Sclerosis in the Post-War Anthropology" Forgetting" U.S.A., 1920-1960" Matti Bunzl (University of Chicago) "From Daniel Todes Qohns Hopkins University) Positivism to Intepretivism: Historicizing the Medical and Philosophical Origins of "Data Processing in Pavlov's Physiology Crisis in Anthropology" the Human Sciences Factory" CHAIR: Robert Nye (Oregon State The Emergence ofAstronomy as an University) Afternoon Sessions, 3:30-5:30 pm Observational Discipline in the BarbaraN addeo (The University ofChicago) Seventeenth Century "The Science of Man as the Science of Men: Nature on Display: Science as Mass CHAIR: To Be Announced Anthropology in the Kingdom of Naples, Entertainment and Education in Commentator: Bruce Stephenson (Adler 1760-1800" Germany, 1880-1914 Planetarium) Elizabeth A. Williams (Oklahoma State CHAIR: DonnaMehos (Independent Scholar) James R. Voelkel (Dibner Institute) University) "Faith and Human Science: Commentator: Gregg Mitman (University "Learning to Observe: The Development of Reconsidering Anticlericalism in French of Oklahoma) Tycho's Observing Program" Medicine and Anthropology" Andreas Daum (German Historical Institute) *Andrea Murschel (University of Chicago) *Daniela Barberis (The University of "Spectacularizing Nature: The "Scientific "Kepler, Galileo, and the Motivation for a New Chicago) "Philosophy and the Autonomy of Theater" in Berlin ca. 1900" Theory of Observational Instrumentation" Sociology in Fin-de-Siecle France" H. Glenn Penny III (University of Illinois at Voula Saridakis (Virginia Polytechnic Francesca Bordogna (Northwestern Urbana, Champaign) "Learning to See? Institute) "The Role ofScientific Societies in University) "Philosophy and the Human German Ethnographic Museums, 1900-1914" Legitimizing Astronomical Instrumentation Sciences in the Work of William James: *Lynn K. Nyhart (University ofWisconsin, and Observation" James's 'Temperament Thesis"' Madison) "Science, Art, and Authenticity in German Natural History Displays" Patterns ofPatronage in Nineteenth- Scholastics Versus Moderns in the Century American Science Scientific Revolution Comparative Perspectives on CHAIR: Pamela Henson (Smithsonian CHAIR: Roger Ariew (Virginia Polytechnic Academic-Industrial Relations in Institution) Institute & State University) 20th-Century Chemistry Commentator: Julie R. Newell (Southern MarcusHellyer(Brandeis University) "What CHAIR: Leo B. Slater (Chemical Heritage Polytechnic State University) is a Peripatetic?: The Case of the German Foundation) Robert J. Malone (Independent Scholar) Jesuits" Commentator: Seymour Mauskopf (Duke "To Take This Trouble, No Inducement Helen Hattab (Virginia Polytechnic Institute University) Could be Proposed" & State University) "From Teleology to *Jeffrey A. Johnson (Villanova University) Lucy Jayne Kamau (Northeastern Illinois Mechanism: The Jesuits, Basso and Descartes "Academic-Industrial Relations and University) "William Maclure and his Clients: on Natural Causation" Chemical Careers in Germany, 1909-1939" The Hazards of Patronage" July 1998 page9

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Douglas Jesseph (North Carolina State Gustav Holmberg (Lund University) Morning Sessions, 9:00-11:45 am :..:niversity) "Hobbes, the Jesuits, and "Swedish Astronomy c. 1860-1940" •.1athematical Method" Peggy Aldrich Kidwell (Smithsonian Work and Waste: Historical and •Roger Ariew (Virginia Polytechnic Institute Institution) "Cohorts, Elites and Historiographical Considerations ~ State University) "Descartes, the Jesuits, Communities: A View of Lankford's CHAIR: Jennifer Alexander (University of American Astronomy" and the Scotists" Washington) David Strauss (Kalamazoo College) Commentator: M. Norton Wise (Princeton "Reflections on Lankford's American Interest Group Meetings, 7:30-9:00 p.m. University) Astronomy" History of Astronomy William J. Ashworth (University of History of Early Science Liverpool) '"Between the Trader and the Focus on Teaching Non-Historians Public': Defining Measures and Markets in Evening Workshops. 7:30-9:00pm (Roundtable) 18th-century England" CHAIR: Garland Allen (Washington Timothy L. Alborn (Harvard University) Caught in the Web: Teaching History University) "Was ted Work: Doctors and Bodies in Early ofScience with New Technologies Richard Beyler (Portland State University) Victorian Life Insurance" CHAIR: *Richard Kremer (Dartmouth "Teaching Outside the Comfort Zone of *Elizabeth Green Musselman (Indiana College) One's Disciplinary Expertise" University) "Work,Waste, and Body Commentator: Richard Kremer (Dartmouth Paul Farber (Oregon State University) Management in 19th-century British Natural College) "General Biology and the Historical Philosophy" £. Boyles, M. Largent & S. Kohlstedt Approach" Robert M. Brain (Harvard University) "The University of Minnesota) "Enhancing a Naomi Oreskes (University of California, ChaosoNalue-Standards: Workers, Wastrels, Course Using the WWW' San Diego) "Teaching Geology as Historically and Webers in Wilhelmine Germany" . Cain (University College London) "Have Contextualized Ideas and Practices" :Wasted my Summer on this Web Site?" *David Spanagel (Emerson College) Openness and Secrecy in Early S. J. Livesey (University of Oklahoma) "Mathematics, Science, Ethics and Values, Modern Knowledge Traditions -commbase: Collective Biography and All Rolled Into One" CHAIR: William R. Newman (Indiana Teaching the Middle Ages" University) Art as Science Kathy Ketchum & Jan Sigler (Paseo Commentator: Bruce T. Moran (University Academy for Visual and Performing Arts) CHAIR: To Be Announced ofNevada, Reno) ~WGBH's Science Odssesy: Collaborative Commentator: *Pamela 0. Long (Independent Scholar) high school teaching of evolution" *Jean A. Givens (University ofConnecticut) "Openness and Secrecy in the "Occult" "Drawn from Life: Nature, Observation, and Traditions of Early Modern Europe" Last Resort by jack D. Pressman: Image-Making in Gothic Art" }ole Shackelford (University of Minnesota) Appraisal and Appreciation *Karen M. Reeds (Independent Scholar) "Documenting the Factual and Artifactual: CHAIR: Deborah Coon (UniversityofNew "Portraying Plants Circa 1500: A Technique Ole Worm and Public Knowledge" Hampshire) that Failed" Mary E. Fissell Qohns Hopkins University) Commentator: Deborah Coon (University Cynthia M. Pyle (New York University) "Hairy Women, Naked Truths, and the of New Hampshire) "Scientific Illustration Circa 1600: Drawing, Secrets of Nature: Gendering Knowledge in xHenrika Kuklick (University of Woodcut and Copper Plate" Early Modern English Popular Medicine" Pennsylvania) "Scope and Method" James Capshew (Indiana Universiry) 'The Saturday, October 24 Modeling Practices and Explanatory Historiographic Context" Strategies in Twentieth-Century CarolineAcker(CarnegieMellon University) Registration, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Science ~Toward the Psychology of Adjustment" Book Exhibit, 8:30 a.m.-5:00p.m. CHAIR: Michael S. Mahoney (Princeton Johannes Pols (Harvard University) Committee on Diversity Meeting, 7:30- University) "Biologizing Biology" 9:00 a.m. Commentator: Michael S. Mahoney Committee on Independent Scholars, (Princeton University) John Lankford,s American 7:30- 9:00 a.m. Eric Francoeur (Ecole des Mines, Paris) Astronomy: A Roundtable Discussion Nominating Committee, 7:30- 9:00 a.m. "Structures and Constraints: Mechanical Forum for the History ofScience in America CHAIR: *Marc Rothenberg (Smithsonian Molecular Models in Chemistry" Coordinating Committee, 7:30- 9:00 a.m. Institution) Angela Creager (Princeton University) Commentator: John Lankford (Kansas State "Models and Materials in Virus Research, University) 1930-1960" ANNUAL MEETING 1998: PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

*David Aubin (CRHST, La Villette) "From Commentator: Jessica Wang (University of Committe on Meetings & Programs, Catastrophe to Chaos: Topology and California, Los Angeles) 12:00-1:30 p.m. Modeling, 1960-1975" *S.M. Amadae (University of Committee on Research & Profession, California, Berkeley) "From Deweyan public 12:00-1:30 p.m. Scientific and Political Negotiations sphere democracy to Arrovian market Committee on Publications, 12:00-3:00 p.m. ofRadiation Safety Issues democracy" Forum for the History of Human Science, CHAIR: Barron Hacker (National Museum Zuoyue Wang (University of California, 12:00-1:30 p.m. of American History) Santa Barbara) "Banking on technological Commentator: Karen Rader (Sarah Lawrence skepticism: American scientists and public Afternoon Sessions, 1:30-3:10 pm College) policy during the Cold War" Gilbert Whittemore (Independent Scholar) *Peter J. W estwick (University ofCalifornia, 19th Century German Science "Postwar Establishment of Plutonium Berkeley) "Secret science: A classified CHAIR: Frederick Gregory (University of Exposure Limits" community and the national labs" Florida) Joshua Silverman (Carnegie Mellon David Kaiser (Harvard University) "Berkeley Diane Greco (Dibner Institute) "Visibility University) "Risk Assessment and Public Physics in the Fifties: Loyal Theorists and and Transparency in Terrestial Magnetism, Relations in Atmospheric Nuclear Weapons Appropriate Assignments" 1818-1838" Testing" Session co-sponsored by the Forum for the John Simmons Ceccatti (University of *loanna Semendeferi (University of History of Science in America Chicago) "Traditional skills and innovative Minnesota) "Exploiting Uncertainty in techniques in the brewery: "Pure yeast culture" Radiation Limits: Monticello Dissenters, The Concept of Genetic Disease and the transformation of brewing practices Health Physicists, and the Civilian Nuclear CHAIR: Susan Lindee (University of in Germany at the end of the 19th century" Power Debate" Pennsylvania) Sarah Jansen (Max-Planck-Institute for the Susan Lindee (University of Pennsylvania) Commentator: Susan Lindee (University of History of Science) "The Emergence of the "The Repatriation of Atomic Bomb Victim Pennsylvania) "Insect Pest" as "Cause" for Plant Diseases in Body Parts to Japan: Natural Objects and *David Magnus (University ofPennsylvania) Germany, 1880-1920: The Relationship Diplomacy" "The Development ofthe Concept ofGenetic between Etiology, Representation, and Disease" Intervention" Scientific Encounters between East Diane Paul (University of Massachusetts, Anne Mylott (Indiana University) "Sex and Asia and "the West" Boston) "PKU and the Concept of Genetic the Single Pollen Cell" Disease" CHAIR: Shigehisa Kuriyama (International Erika Wojciuk (Princeton University) Research Council for Japanese Studies) The Business of Science & "Forming the Gordian Knot: The Commentator: Daniel Bays (University of Technology in the US establishment of a genetic etiology for Kansas, Lawrence) CHAIR: To Be Announced T ourette syndrome, 1960s-1990s" Hsiu-Yun Wang (University of Wisconsin, Larry Owens (University of Massachusetts, Robert Proctor (Pennsylvania State Madison) "Exoticism, the Body, and Amherst) "Sam Prescott's Search for the University) "The Fertile Face of Fascism: Missionary Medicine: American Women "Perfect Cup ofCoffee": MIT and the Culture The Forgotten Breakthroughs ofNazi Cancer Medical Missionaries in China, 1875-1949" of Science in the 1920s" Research" *Fa-Ti Fan (University of Wisconsin, Edward}. Vinarcik(FordMotorCompany) Madison) "What is a Mo?: Nineteenth­ "Henry Ford's Aviation Ventures" Gender in the Theory and Practice of century Western Research into Chinese Peder Anker (Harvard Universtiy) "The Literature on Natural History" Science Global Trading Zone: History of Ecology Hsian-LinLei (UniversityofChicago) "From CHAIR: Sally Gregory Kohlstedt (University and Aviation Technologies" Changshan to a New Antimalarial Drug: Re­ of Minnesota) Emily Thompson (University of Networking Chinese Drugs and Excluding Commentator: Andrea Woody (University Pennsylvania) "Science, Technology and the Traditional Doctors" of Washington) Meaning of Noise in 20th-c. America" KaeTakarabe(UniversityofNagoya) "Samurai *Cherilyn Lacy (University of Chicago) at the Smithsonian: First Japanese Visitors to "Gender and the Limits of Medical Science Psychology and Psychological Natural History Museums in the U.S." in Late Nineteenth-century France" Dimensions in Science Tracy Teslow (University of Chicago) CHAIR: Michael M. Sokal (Worcester Science and Democracy in Postwar "Gendered Strategies, Gendered Knowledge: Polytechnic Institute) America Exhibiting the Anthropology of Race" Jimena Canales (Harvard University) "The Kristina Rolin (UniversityofHelsinki) "Can CHAIR: David Hollinger (University of Intelligence Observatory: The Personal Gender Ideologies Influence Physical California, Berkeley) Equation in Astronomy" Sciences?" July 1998 page 11

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Jamie Cohen-Cole (Princeton University) Edward B. Davis (Messiah College) "Boyling Competition, Collaboration, and the "Cognitive Psychology and the (A)Political Mad? On Editing a New Edition of Robert Fight for Resources: Machines in Ideology of Cold War Science" Boyle's Works" High Energy Physics Hunter Crowther-Heyck Qohns Hopkins Peter Murray Jones and Linda Ehrsam CHAIR: To Be Announced University) "Laboratories of the Mind: Voights (Kings College, Cambridge) "ANew Commentator: Michael Riordan (Stanford RAND's SRL and Carnegie Tech's Research Tool for Ancient and Medieval Linear Accelerator Center) Laboratory for Organizational Behavior" Science: The Electronic Thorndike Kibre Karl Hall (Harvard University) "How to Nadine Weidman (Harvard University) Project" Build a "Lawrence machine," Soviet-style" "The Aggression Debate and the Ethics of *Elizabeth Paris (University of Pittsburgh) Science Popularization" Law & Science "Lord of the Rings: SLAC, CEA, the AEC, CHAIR: To Be Announced and the Fight to Build the First U.S. Electron­ Science Abroad Cassandra Pinnick (Western Kentucky positron Collider" CHAIR: To Be Announced University) "Linking Law and Science" Lillian Hoddeson (University of Illinois, Frans van Lunteren (Institute for the History Tal Golan (Dibner Institute) "WhyWe Need Urbana-Champaign) "Collaboration, of Science, Utrecht University) a New History of Science in the Courts" Competition, and Disjunction at The "Humboldtian Ideals and Practical Benefits: R.Andre Wakefield (UniversiryofChicago) Superconducting Super Colliders Frontier The Foundation of the Royal Dutch "Police Chemistry" Outpost in Berkeley, 1983-1988" Meteorological Institute" Juliette Chung (Department of History, American Scientific Institutions and Classification and Demarcation in UniversiryofChicago) "A Comparative Study Their Context 19th and 20th Century Science of the Structure of Disciplinary Deployment CHAIR: To Be Announced and Eugenics in China" CHAIR: *John Carson (University of Gary Kroll (University of Oklahoma) "The Michigan) FrederickR. Davis (Yale School ofMedicine) Explorers Club and the American Search for Commentator: John Carson (University of -winston Churchill's Bowl of Turtle Soup: New Frontiers" Michigan) :\.rchie Carr and the Development of the Hae-Gyung Geong (University of Constance Malpas (History of Science C~ibbean Conservation Corporation and Wisconsin-Madison) "Building a Conservation Biology" Society) "The History of Pseudencephale, Bureaucracy in the Field: The Bureau of or, How one Head Lost its Mind" Entomology and Insect Control" The Principles ofPhysics *Paul Lucier (Rensselaer Polytechnic Stephen Bromage (University of Institute) "The Strange Case of the Albert CHAIR: To Be Announced Massachusetts, Amherst) "William Laurence Mineral: Science, Industry, Law and the James Evans (Universiry ofPuget Sound) "A and the Creation of Popular Consensus for Production of Knowledge" Chapter from the General History oflrony: Postwar Science" Michael Dennis (Cornell Universiry) " The Least-Action Principle from Maupertuis Melody R. Herr Qohns Hopkins U niversiry) Knowledge and Secrecy Revisited: Classified ro General Relativity" "Private Meanings and Public Images: Knowledge in Cold War America" Michael D. Gordin (Harvard University) Archaeologists as Historians" "Making Newtons: Mendeleev, Metrology, W'hy Corn?: Studies ofa Model and the Chemical Ether" Afternoon Sessions, 3:30-5:30 pm Organism at the Crossroads of20th EdwardJurkowitz (University of Illinois at Century Science, Technology, and Chicago) "Max Planck's Strategies for Investigations ofScientific Sprawl: Agriculture Investigating the Micro-world" Coping with the Multi-Institutional Bert Theunissen (Institute for the History Research Project CHAIR: Deborah Fitzgerald (Massachusetts of Science, Utrecht University) "H. A. Institute ofTechnology) CHAIR: Joan Warnow-Blewett (American Lorentz' Views on Science" Commentator: Deborah Fitzgerald Institute of Physics) (Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology) The Historiography ofthe Scientific Commentator: Dan Kevles (California *Kim Kleinman (Missouri Botanical Institute ofTechnology) Revolution Garden/Webster University) "Edgar John Krige (Centre de Recherche en Histoire Anderson: Interdisciplinary Authoriry on CHAIR: To Be Announced des Sciences et des Techniques) "Constructing What Was NOT Known about Corn" H. Floris Cohen (University of Twente) Credibiliryat/ofCERN:TheBosonBonanza" Nathaniel Comfort (Center for History of "The Legitimation ofEarly Modern Science: Wesley Schrum (Louisiana State University) Recent Science, George Washington An Attempt at Conceptual Cleansing" and Ivan Chompalov "A TypologyofMulti­ University) "Making Sense of McClintock's Jean De Groot (Catholic University of Institutional Collaborations in Science" Studies of the Races of Maize" America) "The Method ofAristotelian Statics *Joel Genuth (American Institute ofPhysics) MarkS. Lesney (Center for HistoryofRecent in Galileo's Two New Sciences" "Scientific Opportunities and the Structure Science, George Washington Universiry) of Multi-Institutional Collaborations" ANNUAL MEETING 1998: PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

"Managing Monocots, Making Maize: as you Can: The Making of Sir David Matthew L. Jones (Harvard University) Biotechnology from A to Zea" Brewster's Edinburgh Encyclopedia" "Effacing Expertise: Descartes' Geometry as B. Allart (Utrecht University) "Perspectives Spiritual Exercise" The Artist as Scientist in Early on Science and its Social Significance in the Robert Goulding (St. Hugh's College, Modern Europe Netherlands, 1840-1920" Oxford) "Expertise versus Scholarship: The CHAIR: Albert Van Held en (Rice University) Lodewijk C. Palm (Institute for the History 1570 Lectures of Henry Savile at Oxford" Commentator: Eileen Reeves (Princeton of Science-University of Utrecht) "The Linda Stephenson Payne (Oberlin College) University) History of Science in the Netherlands: New '"It was asked him what the splene was': Pamela H. Smith (Pomona College) "Nature, Trends and Challenges" Galenic anatomy as a new basis for claims for Naturalism, Natural Philosophy: Artisans and expertise, authority, and morality, among Realism in Early Modern Europe" HSS Distinguished Lecture early-modern English surgeons" Mary J. Henninger-Voss (Princeton 6:00-7:00 p.m. Session co-organized by Deborah Harkness University) "Beyond Perspective: Theaters Martin J. S. Rudwick (Professor Emeritus (University of California, Davis) of Art and Nature" ofHistory, UCSD) Paula Findlen (Stanford University) American Life Sciences "Representing Nature: The Painting of Pre-Banquet Reception, 7:00-8:00 p.m. CHAIR: To Be Announced Knowledge in Early Modern Italy" President's Reception, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Vincent Wan (University of Chicago) "The HSS Banquet, 8:00-10:00 p.m. Adaptive Landscape: an Evolving Metaphor" Race & US Science Graduate Student Party, 10:00 p.m.-? Kelly Hamilton (Saint Mary's College) CHAIR: To Be Announced "Edward Stuart Russell and Zoological Brad D. Hume (Indiana University) "Words, Sunday, October 25 Research at the Lowestoft Laboratory" Blood, and Property: Lewis Henry Morgan's George Joseph (Yale University) "Physiologists Kinship System and the Doctrine of Book Exhibit, 8:30-12:00 p.m. Face 'Going Molecular': Professional Identity Indigenous Republicanism" HSS Business Meeting, 8:00-9:00 p.m. and Professional Anxiety in Mid-Twentieth John P. Jackson (Florida State University) Century American Physiology" "Science for Segregation: Wesley C. George, Morning Sessions, 9:00-11:45 am Carleton Putnam and the Biology of the Early Modern Science Race Problem" The Culture of Technology in East CHAIR: To Be Announced Ido Oren (University of Minnesota) "A Germany: From Technical Standards Glen Cooper (Columbia University) "Galen's Skeleton in the Closet of American Political to Computer Mania Astronomical Theory of the Critical Days" Vanden Broecke Steven (K. U. Leuven, Dept. Science: Disciplinary Sympathy Toward CHAIR: Paul Josephson (UniversityofNew of History) "A new astrological instrument Nazism" Hampshire) by Gerard Mercator (1551)" Commentator: Paul Josephson (University Bernardo Jefferson de Oliveira (Federal Women, Gender and Science in of New Hampshire) University of Minas Gerais) "The Skeptical Early Modern Europe Ray Stokes (University of Glasgow) Evaluation ofTeche and the Bacon' Science" CHAIR: *Andrea Rusnock (Rensselaer "Building the Virtual Wall: Technical Susan McMahon (University of Alberta) Polytechnic Institute) Standards & German Technological Culture, "The Politics ofBotany: John Ray's Catalogus Commentator: Mary Terrall (University of 1945-1962" Cantabrigium (1660)" California, Los Angeles) Dolores Augustine (St. Johns University) Deborah Harkness (University ofCalifornia, "The Role ofTechnical Experts in the Early Romantic Science and Its Politics Davis) "From a Practical Standpoint: East German Semi-conductor Industry: Rethinking Women's Participation in Early Innovators, System Critics or Drones?" CHAIR: To Be Announced Modern Science and Medicine" *Kristie Macrakis (Michigan State Michael S. Reidy (University of Minnesota) Lisa T. Sarasohn (Oregon State University) University) "Computers and Espionage in "The Flux and Reflux ofHumboldtian Science" "Margaret Cavendish's Role as Patron" East Germany" Karen E. Geraghty (University of Chicago) Estelle Cohen (Independent Scholar) "Romanticism and the Vienna Medical "Arguing about Ovaries in the Eighteenth Expertise and Authority in Early School of the Nineteenth Century" Century" Modern Science and Medicine Michael Morse (University ofChicago) "Celts, Early Romantics, and the Peopling ofBritain" CHAIR: To Be Announced Alan D. Krinsky (University ofWisconsin­ Perspectives on Science *Eric H. Ash (Princeton University) Madison) "Let Them Eat Horsemeat!: CHAIR: To Be Announced "Experience, Expertise, and Elizabethan Politics, Food Sciences, and Dietary Practices Alan Rauch (Georgia Institute of Arctic Navigation" in Nineteenth-Century France" Technology) "'Send me Annihilation' as Soon July 1998 page 13

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The History ofMathematics Andris Krumins (Institute for the Hist. and Mark Largent (University of Minnesota) CHAIR: To Be Announced Phil. ofScience and Technology) "The Origin "Vernon Kellogg and the Science of James R. Fleming (Colby College) "Joseph and Reinterpretation of Gauge Theory" Bionomics, 1900-1915" Fourier and the "Greenhouse Effect"" Juan Ilerbaig (University ofMinnesota) "Not Amy Ackerberg-Hastings (Iowa State The RAND Corporation and the "things" but processes: C. C. Adams and the University) "Analysis and Synthesis in John Ambitious Career ofSystems Methodological Reformation of Natural Playfair's Elements of Geometry" Analysis, 1945-1975 History" Shelley Costa (Cornell University) CHAIR: Martin Collins (National Air and *Christian C. Young (Mount Angel Seminary) "Surveys, Studies, and "Mathematics, gender and the periodical press Space Museum) Standardization: Methods and Ideals in Field in 18th-c. England" Commentator: Everett Mendelsohn (Harvard Biology in the Early Twentieth Century" University) Martin Collins (National Air and Space The Psychical & the Subjective Museum) "Weapons and "Weak" States: HSS Committee Meetings RAND, the Air Force, and the Origins of CHAIR: To Be Announced Systems Analysis, 1945-1950" JosephWachelder (UniversiryofMaasrricht) Thursday, 22 October *Sharon Ghamari-Tabrizi (Wesleyan "Subjective Visual Phenomena and the Executive Committee Meeting University) '"Military Planning in an "Optical" Revolution around 1830" 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Uncertain World': Herman Kahn's 1955 Judy Johns Schloegel and Henning HSS Council Meeting Lectures on Systems Analysis" Schmidgen (Max Planck Institute for the 1:00-5:00 p.m. DavidJardini (Carnegie Mellon University) History of Science) "Microorganisms as "Systems Science on the Urban Frontier: The Psychological Objects, 1887-1909" Friday, 23 October New York City-RAND Insti ture, 1967-1975" Andrea Williams-Wan (University of DVHSP Meeting Chicago) "The Science ofSurvival: Sir Oliver 7:30-9:00 a.m. Naturalists in the Twentieth Century Lodge and Psychical Research" Women's Caucus Meeting CHAIR: Mark Barrow (Virginia Tech) Daniel Friedman (St. Clare's Hospital) 7:30-9:00 a.m. Commentator: Mark Barrow (Virginia Tech) "Guarding Objectivity: Langmuir's Pathological Science Colloquium" Isis Editorial Board Meeting 7:30-9:00 a.m. Committee on Honors & Prizes 12:00-1:30 p.m. Committee on Education 12:00-1:30 p.m. Committee on Finance 12:00- 1:30 p.m. Isis CuMULATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY Saturday, 24 October 1986-1995 Committee on Diversity Meeting JoHN NEu, EDITOR 7:30- 9:00 a.m. The third supplement to the Isis Cumulative Bibliography, 1913- 1965, edited by Committee on Independent Scholars Magda Whitrow cumulates the annual bibliographies published in the History of 7:30- 9:00 a.m. Science Society's journal Isis in the years 1986 through 1995. The increase in the Nominating Committee literature during the last decade necessitates publication in four volumes: Volume 7:30-9:30 a.m. One (496pp.), Persons : A- L; Volume Two (480pp.), Persons M-Z, Institutions; Volume Three (640pp.), Subjects, Time Periods: Antiquity -18th Century; Volume Committee on Meetings & Programs Four (739pp.), Time Periods: 19th - 20th Centuries, Book Reviews. 12:00-1:30 p.m. Committee on Research & the Profession 1997 • ISBN 0-88135-131-8 • LC 97-18452 • $249.95, the set. 12:00-1:30 p.m. A special prepaid/postpaid price of$199.95 is available to HSS members. Committee on Publications Science History Publications/USA 12:00-3:00 p.m. www.shpusa.com P.O. Box 493, Canton, MA 02021, U.S.A. Sunday, 25 October Tel. (781) 828-8450 • Fax. (781) 828-8915 • E-mail [email protected] HSS Business Meeting MasterCard/Visa accepted. 8:00- 9:00 a.m. page 14 History of Science Society Newsletter

Awards, Honors, & Appointments

Ed Larson has been awarded the 1998 Pulitzer Prize in History for his Dan Kevles has been elected Fellow of the Sociery of American book Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and the Continuing Debate Historians. The SAH, which was founded in 1939 by Allan Nevins over Science and Religion. and several other historians, aims to encourage literary distinction in the writing of history and biography. Paula Findlen, Stanford University, has been awarded a Gugenheim Fellowship for her work on Women and science in 18th-century Italy. Alix Cooper has been hired at University ofPuget Sound.

Maurice A. Finocchiaro, UniversityofNevada, Las Vegas, has been Kenneth L. Taylor, University of Oklahoma, was awarded the Sue awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for his work on A critical history Tyler Friedman Medal by the Geological Society ofLondon at its annual of the Galileo affair, 1633-1992. meeting in April 1998, for his contributions to the history of geology.

Robert Bud of the Science Museum and Deborah Warner, of the Robinson M. Yost recently completed his dissertation entitled Smithsonian Institution, have been awarded the 1998 Paul Bunge "Lodestone and Earth: The study ofmagnetism and terrestrial magnetism Prize for the History ofScientific Instruments by the Hans Jenemann in Great Britain, c. 1750-1830" at Iowa State University (1997). Foundation for book they coedited: Instruments ofScience: An Historical Encyclopedia (Garland, 1998). Anita Guerrini, University of California, Santa Barbara, was awarded a National Science Foundation research grant for 1998-2000. Her

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Thanks to these HSS members HSS Sponsor-a-Scholar Program who participated in the Sponsor- a-Scholar Program in 1998! Michele L. Aldrich, Cornell University ___ Yes, I would like to sponsor the scholar I have listed below. Alan C. Bowen, IRCPS Joan Lisa Bromberg, Sacramento, C4 ___ Yes, please choose a scholar for me. David C. Cassidy, Hofitra University Peggy Champlin, Los Angeles ___ Yes, please renew my sponsorship of the scholar named below. Jonathan Coopersmith, Texas A&M Lorraine Daston, Max Planck Institut Virginia Dawson, Cleveland Scholar's Name:------Michael Aaron Dennis, Cornell Address: ------Ron Doel, Oregon State Bruce Eastwood, U Kentucky City: ______Country: ______Postal Code: ____ Elizabeth Garber, SUNY Stony Brook Judith Goodstein, Pasadena Loren Graham, MIT Sponsor's Name: ______Frederick Gregory, U Florida Benjamin Harris, U Wise. , Parkside. Address:------Erwin Hiebert, Harvard City: ______Country: ______Postal Code: _ ___ Gerald Holton, Harvard Joel Howell, U Michigan Telephone: ______Email: ______HSS Executive Office ISIS Editorial Office E.S. Kennedy, Princeton Amount Enclosed: ______($35 annually for each scholar sponsored) Mark Levinson, U Washington Harvard History of Science Dept. Please make check or money order payable in U.S. dollars to the History of Science Michael Meo, Portland, OR Society. Send to HSS, Office of the Executive Secretary, University of Washington, Box John L. Michel, Minneapolis, MN 351330, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. Nathan Reingold, johns Hopkins Nancy Slack, Russell State College For further information about this program, please contact the HSS Executive Office at Peter Spargo, U Cape Town '206-543-9366, or email: [email protected]. Liba Taub, Whipple Museum ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• July 1998 page 15

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research project is entitled "Animals and Public Anatomy in Early The selection committee for The Jerry Stannard Memorial Award is Modern Europe." pleased to announce that the 1998 recipient is Dr. Susanne Baumann­ Schleihauf for her work titled "Die Umbelliferae (Apiaceae) in der In February 1998, Professor Roger Hahn was named Officier dans Herbarien- und Krauterbuchliteratur des 16. und 17. Jahrhunderts." l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques by the French Government for his The committee was impressed by Baumann-Schleihaufs essay on the promotion of the spread ofF rench culture in the United States. During history of illustrations of the botanical family of the U mbelliferae in the his 37 years as a faculty member in the Department of History, he has herbals ofthe sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. She clarifies dating of been instrumental in exchange programs with France and written a certain editions, and her essay tells us a great deal about how early primers classic study ofthe history ofthe French Academy ofSciences. Professor and botanical illustrators worked. Moreover, 9it elucidates the relation Hahn has served the Berkeley campus as co-director of French Cultural between humanist botanists and popularizers. Indeed, her precise, Studies and as chair of the selection committee for the France-Berkeley detailed, and carefully documented scholarship resembles the scholarship Fund. In France he has held appointments at the College de France, the for which Jerry Stannard himself was noted, for example in Stannard's Sorbonne and the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales. The study of"The Plant Called Molly." The Stannard Award was established honor was bestowed on him at the Faculty Club by the French Consul by the family and friends ofProfessor Jerry Stannard in his memory and of San Francisco on May 19. as an encouragement to the areas that he pioneered in the history of botany and pharmaceutics. An international competition, it is Jim Strick has accepted a tenure track position in the Biology Department, administered by the Department ofHistory of the University of Kansas. Biology and Society Program at Arizona State, beginning August 1998.

Hazen Contributions to HSS-New Education Initiatives

As announced at the HSS Annual Banquet in La Jolla, the family ofJoseph Hazen has generously provided the Society with a $100,000 gift, to be given to the Society in four $25,000 installments. The family has requested that the Society match its contributions, thereby providing a $200,000 fund in the Society's endowment. The proceeds from this endowment are to be used to support an annual prize for reaching (named in honor of Joseph Hazen) and Committee on Education initiatives on the K-12 level, as well as other education­ related Society effortS. Avis is the official car rental company for your meeting, and we've The Executive Committee agreed to meet the first year's match arranged special low rates just for you. To take advantage, just call an Avis Meeting Services representative. {last year) with surplus funds from the Society. These will be returned Your special low Avis rates are good from one week before to one to the endowment, earmarked to the Hazen contribution. At this week after your meeting so you can take in the sights and explore the year's annual meeting in Kansas City, we will announce a fund raising surroundings at your own rate. And the Avis Meeting Services Desk is staffed by helpful, friendly representatives who are specially trained effort to match this year's $25,000 contribution from the family, as experts at handling all your meeting car rental needs. well as the final two $25,000 contributions (1999 and 2000). So call us now toll free: 1-800-331-1600 and reserve your Avis car for this meeting. Be sure to mention this special meeting Avis Worldwide The Committee on Education recently met (29-30 May) to discuss Discount (AWD) number: J094736 irs plans for future HSS involvement in K-12 education. Most of the Or for year-round Avis reservations and information. call toll free: plans are for increased activity with national education groups, such as 1-800.331-1212. Project 2061 and National Science Education Standards (National History of Science .\cademy of Sciences), involvement with the National History Day in Society • 998-99 (the theme will be "Science, Technology, Invention in History: Annual Meeting A VI~ lmpacr, Influence, Change") and a partnership with the National Kansas City, MO We try harder.~ - ence Teachers Association. Details for all these projects will be October 22 - 25, 1998 © 1993 Wizard Co .. Inc. clarified by the time the Kansas City meeting is underway. Certainly, Co£ will be busy with this exciting and challenging new commitment. Additional information will be available in the October • • e"\\-sletter. . . and keep your Society in mind when thinking of your "table contributions for 1998! page 16 History of Science Society Newsletter

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Lone Star History of Science Group

The Lone Star History of Science Group held its eleventh annual meeting on April 10, 1998, at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. David S. Evans, professor emeritus of astronomy at the University ofTexas, spoke on "Jean-Charles Houzeau (1820-1888) and his sojourns in Texas," spinning the astonishing story ofhow the Belgian astronomer and political radical settled in Texas in the 1850s and had Lone Star Historians of Science, 10 April 1998, Austin, TX many dose scrapes both there and in New 1 tor: Mirna Cabreva, Greg Cushman, AlVan Heiden, Diane Van Heiden, Ian Russell, Orleans during and after the Civil War before Steve Cross, Gi.il Russell, Beth Hedrick, Sylvia McGrath eventually returning to Belgium to become director ofthe Brussels observatory. Though he CALL FOR PAPERS had sworn that he would never return to Texas, Houzeau in fact came back to San Antonio in The editors of an interdisciplinary anthology (to be published by NYU Press) on the history 1882 to observe the transit ofVenus. of modern prosthetic devices entitled Artificial Parts and Practical Lives are seeking The Lone Star Group draws together contributions from scholars (including graduate students). We are interested in essays that historians ofscience and technology from around explore prostheses as historical objects or as forms of material culture. Case studies of the use Texas and the Southwest to discuss their shared or meaning of prostheses within different racial and ethnic communities, or essays that interests and enjoy a friendly dinner. In keeping examine the physical contexts in which prostheses are used (e.g. assisted living) are especially with its constitution, which provides that there welcome. Send a 250-word abstract by 25 August to Katherine Ott ([email protected]) and shall be "no officers, no by-laws, and no dues," David Serlin ([email protected]), or fax to Ott at 202-633-9290. Be sure to include all the Lone Star group remains resolutely informal. contact information (address, phone, fax, email, etc). Among HSS members attending the 1998 Quest: The History of Spaceflight Quarterly seeks articles and reviews on the history of meeting were Steve Cross, Beth Hedrick, Bruce humanity's endeavors in space. Formerly published in a magazine format, Quest has been Hum, Sylvia McGrath, Gi.il Russell, Tony acquired by the Department of Space Studies, University ofNorth Dakota, and is changing Stranges, Al Van Heiden, and Tom Williams. to a more scholarly format. Articles are ofseveral varieties, including standard scholarly pieces The next Lone Star meeting will be in ofroughly 7,500 words excluding references, shorter articles of750 to 3,000 words, one page San Antonio on March 26, 1999. Anyone reference articles, and book reviews. Departments include space technology, human space interested in attending should contact Dr. flight and robotic exploration, military space, international programs, biographies, Stephen]. Cross, 136 Barilla Place, SanAntonio organizations and projects, archives and museums, and book reviews. For more information, TX 78209-5824, or by e-mail at: contact Editor Stephen B. Johnson, or Managing Editor Suezette Bieri at 701-777-2480, [email protected]. email [email protected], or Quest's web page at http://www.space.edu/quest.

MATERIALS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB A 300-page work by pioneering Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei Developing a computer enhanced introductory course, "History of ( 1546-1642) on the theory ofmotion is the first ofa series ofhistorical Science and Technology in the Twentieth Century," for the manuscripts to be put on the Internet by Germany's Max Planck Honors Program at the University of Minnesota provided an Institute. Written in Latin and Italian, it includes drawings, calculations opportunity to experiment with several kinds of technologies. The and initial drafts. The original is kept in the Italian national library, faculty and students involved discuss their process of developing the which together with the Max Planck Institute for the History of course and evaluate its outcomes in an article in the recent OAH Science and its Florence-based Italian counterpart plans to offer direct Newsletter "Enhancing History" (by Sally Gregory Kohlstedt, Eric access to significant documents to scientists, researchers and historians. Boyles, and Mark Largent) in the Organization ofAmerican Historians The Galileo manuscript can be consulted on the website of the Max Newsletter, vol. 26, no. 2 (May 1998), pp. 1, 7-9. The course Planck Institute (http:/ /www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de). materialswillbeleftonlineforseveralmonthsathttp://www.umn.edu/ scitech for those interested in viewing it. July 1998 page 17

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The North Adantic Fisheries History Association (NAFHA)

NAFHA was founded by historians from Iceland, Norway, the Faroe Islands, Sweden, Denmark, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands at a conference in the Westman Islands, Iceland, in 1995. Since then historians from Canada, Greenland and Spain have joined the Association, and students and researchers from other states have also participated in its activities. The aims of the Association are: to encourage the study of the history of the North Atlantic fisheries and other marine resources; and to write the history of North Atlantic fisheries, c 1100-197 6. NAFHA has already sponsored three conferences on North Atlantic fisheries history: in the Westman Islands (1995), in the Faroe Islands (1996) and in T romso, Norway (1997). The Association publishes the series Studia Atlantica, which contains conference papers and is also intended as a venue for monographs and other f, PARK . ~ EFFIGIES' ANTE I' ROGAiblEM ~ ' research results in the field ofNorthAtlantic fisheries history. To date, one volume has been 19A-J98 published, containing papers from the conference at the Westman Islands. Volumes 2-4 are The 1998 Midwest Junto for the due to be published within the next six months. NAFHA is run by a Steering Committee HistoryofSciencewas held on the University of ten (one representative from each participating country) which elects a board of officers, ofMinnesotaMinneapolis Campus 17-19 April. editorial committee for the History of North Atlantic Fisheries, and editors of Studia Sixty-three scholars attended papers presented Atlantica. Currently the Steering Committee consists ofBertil Andersson (Sweden), Jaap by fifteen graduate students and four faculty R. Bruijn (Netherlands), James E. Candow (Canada), Poul Holm (Denmark), Joan P. members from universities in the Midwest, Joensen (Faroe Islands), AlfR. Nielssen (Norway), Natividad de la Puerta Rueda (Spain), Pennsylvania, and Newfoundland. The David J. Starkey (United Kingdom), ]. Th. Thor (Iceland) and Daniel Thorleifsen conference began with a catered reception in (Greenland).The board of officers consists of J. Th. Thor (president), Alf R. Nielssen the beautiful former engineering library, (secretary), BertilAndersson (treasurer). The editors ofStudiaAtlantica are Paul Holm and sponsored by the Bakken Library and the David J .Starkey. For further information on the Association please contact: J. Th. Thor Museum of Electricity in Life, followed by Icelandic Centre for Fisheries History Research Hafrannsoknastofnunin P.O. Box 1390 dessert and conviviality at Professor Sally Skulagi:itu 4 121 Reykjavik Iceland tel. +354 552 0240 fax +354 562 3790 e-mail: Gregory Kohlstedt's house on the Mississippi [email protected] Alf R. Nielssen Universitetet i Tromsi:i Breiviklia 15 9037 Tromsi:i River. Norway [tel.] +47 776 45799 fax +47 77645790 e-mail: [email protected] BertilAndersson This year's Junto celebrated the career Goteborgs U niversitet Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen Skanstorget 18 411 22 Gi:iteborg of professor of history and science and Sweden tel. +46 31 773 4750 fax +46 31 773 4739 e-mail: [email protected] technology and long-time Junto supporter An updated NAFHA web-site will be available by early May 1998. Coming events: The Edwin Layton, who is retiring from the Fourth NAFHA conference held at the University ofAkureyri, Iceland, 16.-19. September, University ofMinnesota this Spring. A special 1998. The theme of the conference is: Life and Labour in the North Atlantic Fisheries. A Saturday afternoon session examined Ed's conference on coastal whaling, sealing, fowling, aboriginal fisheries and the utilization of teaching and research legacy as it has left its driftwood and sea-weed is scheduled for Torshavn, Faroe Islands in early June 1999. imprint on the scholarship and personal recollections ofDavid Channell, Eda Kranakis, Mary Thomas, and Ed Constant. The celebratory theme was taken up by the evening guest speaker, David Lewis, who capped off a banquet at historic Cedarhurst with stories fro m his long-standing friendship with Ed and Margaret Layton. Lewis awarded Ed Layton a stuffed Goldie the Golden Gopher (fhe University of Minnesota mascot) for his many years ofdisinterest in organized sporting e"\·enrs, an honor witnessed by Little Mel. The cllowship was wonderful, the papers were Midwest Junto for the History of Science, 17-19 April 1998, University of Minnesota srimulating, and the coffee was good. What 1 tor: Joe Burchfield, David Channell, Eda Kranakis, Ed Layton, David Lewis ore could one ask? Photo by Nancy Largent News & Inquiries from our Members

The Seven Pines Symposium The Seven Pines Symposium is dedicated to bringing historians, philosophers, and physicists together for several days in a collaborative effort to probe and clarifY significant foundational issues in physics, as they have arisen in the past and continue to challenge our understanding today. The symposium takes its name from Seven Pines Lodge, located near Lewis, Wisconsin, which was built in 1903 as a trout-fishing camp and since 1978 has been on the National Register ofHistoric Sites. In the past, President Calvin Coolidge and other notables vacationed there. Today, irs idyllic setting and superb cuisine make it an ideal location for small informal meetings. The second annual Seven Pines Symposium was held from 13-17 May 1998, on the subject, "Historical and Philosophical Perspectives on the Interplay of Physics and Mathematics." Twenty-five historians, philosophers, physicists, and mathematicians were invited to participate in it. Each day four speakers set the stage for discussion by addressing major episodes in the interplay ofphysics and mathematics. Saunders Mac Lane (Chicago) and George Mackey (Harvard) spoke on "The Effectiveness of Mathematics in Physics Puzzle," with Mark L. Wilson (Ohio State) as commentator. Jesper Li.itzen (Copenhagen) and Thomas Archibald (Acadia) spoke on "Physical Mathematics in the 19th Century," with Jed Z. Buchwald (MIT) as commentator. Leo Corry (Tel Aviv) and David E. Rowe (Mainz) spoke on "Hilbert and the Physics-Mathematics Tradition at Gottingen, with Karin Reich (Hamburg) as commentator. Jeremy Gray (London) and Geoffrey Hellman (Minnesota) spoke on "Continuity and Discreteness," with Ned Hall (Min as commentator. Michael L. Friedman (Indiana) and John D. Norton (Pittsburgh) spoke on "Disintangling Physical and Mathematical Structures," with David B. Malament (Chicago) as commentator. A closing roundtable discussion was led by Don Howard (Notre Dame) and Miklos Redei (Eotvos). Unlike the typical conference, twice as much time was devoted to discussions following the talks than to the talks themselves, and long mid-day breaks permitted small groups to assemble at will. As preparation for the talks and discussions, the speakers prepared summarizing statements and selected appropriate background reading materials, which were distributed in advance to all ofthe participants. Lee Gohlike, the founder of the Seven Pines Symposium and owner of Seven Pines Lodge, has had a life-long interest in the history and philosophy ofphysics, which he has furthered through graduate studies at the Universities ofMinnesota and Chicago. To plan the symposia, which will be held annually, he established an advisory board consisting of Roger H. Stuewer (Minnesota), Chair, Jed Z. Buchwald (MIT), John Earman (Pittsburgh), Geoffrey Hellman (Minnesota), Erwin N. Hiebert (Harvard), Don Howard (Notre Dame), and Alan E. Shapiro (Minnesota). Also participating in the second The Naturalist Tradition Conference, annual Seven Pines Symposium were Diana 9 March 1998, Oregon State University Barkan (Caltech), Joseph D. Harris Back row (left-right): Aaron Liston, Oregon State University; Chris Young, Mr. Angel Seminary; (Dartmouth), Goran Prstic (Minnesota), and John Beatty, University of Minnesota; Richard Burkhardt, University of Illinois; James Collins, Serge Rudaz (Minnesota). The third annual Arizona State University; Peter McEvoy, Oregon State University; Keith Benson, University of Seven Pines Symposium will be held from 5- Washington; Joel Hagen, Radford University 9 May 1999, on the subject, "The Field Seated (left-right): Sharon Kingsland, Johns Hopkins University; Michael Osborne, UC Santa Concept in Physics." Barbara; Paul Farber, Oregon State University; Reed Noss, Oregon State University The West Coast History ofScience Society met on May 2-3, 1998 at Morro Bay, California. Keynote speaker was Carolyn Merchant, UC-Berkeley, whose topic was "Green Versus Gold: The Environment and the Sesquicentennial of the California Gold Rush." The prize for best graduate student paper was won by Margaret Garber, UC-San Diego, for her paper "Reproducing Nature: The Prismatic Color Trials of Marcus Marci von Kronland." The next meeting will be held in Santa Barbara in April 1999. For further information about the meeting, contact the program chair, Anita Guerrini (UC-Santa Barbara) (guerrini@ humanitas.ucsb.edu). For m embership information, contact Mark Hineline (UC­ San Diego) ([email protected]). July 1998 page 19

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Committee on Education Reaches Out Sessions on History of Space and Geophysics

The HSS Committee on Education mer on May 29-30 in In 1997 three international conferences were organized on the Washington, DC to discuss HSS involvement in pre-college (K-12) topic of history of Space and Geophysics and irs different disciplines. education, especially science education. Representatives from The The first meeting was during the Assembly ofthe German Geophysical • ' arional Faculty, the National Science Teachers Association, Society in March in Potsdam, Germany. Topics were the theory of WGBH, National History Day, and the AAAS addressed the CoE relativity and gravitation in geophysics (H.-J. Treder), Michelson, during an intense and exciting two days. The emergence of Foucault and Mach (K. Srrobach), the work by Helmholtz (H. Horz), national and state standards for science education presents a perfect the physical application and geophysical evidence ofWerner Heisenberg's opportunity to integrate the history of science into the K-12 science curriculum; the majority of these standards include sections on the research, topics from various parts ofthehistoryofgeophysics, aeronomy, history and nature of science, and the need for HSS expertise in meteor astronomy, and geodetical research, including the instrumentation these sections is great. The benefits are also great: increased science during the last decades. InApril1997 the session "Solar- and Terrestrial literacy and increased awareness of the history of science, and an Physics during the 19th/20th centuries" was organized during the enormous potential impact on the long-term health and vitality of Meeting of European Geophysical Society in Vienna. Invited papers the history of science as a discipline. The very successful Project were from eminent participants such as Sir Ian Axford, Gerhard Physics, from the early 70s, is one example of a science curriculum Haerendel, AlfEgeland, JoszefVero and Suzanne Deberbar. Topics of which employed history of science as a way to teach science. The the lectures are the development of theories and observation in CoE has come up with some ideas for individual members and the Czechoslovakia, Slovakia, Croatia, Russia, France, Scandinavia, Hungary Society as a whole to enhance K-12 outreach; members will hear and other places ofthe world. The session, "History of Geophysics and more about these in the coming months. Aeronomy and Global Change was organized during the General Of immediate interest is the 1999 National History Day, whose theme is "Science, Technology, and Invention in History: Assembly of IAGA in Uppsala the Interdivisional Commission on Impact, Influence, Change." National History Day, founded in History. Invited papers were presented by Alve Egeland, Gerhard 1974, is a very popular program which involves half a million Haerendel, Bengt Hultqvist, and E. Oni. Contributed papers focused students in grades 6-12 across the country. Each year, individu­ on personalities such as Helmholtz, Lelo Gama, ]. Bjerknes and the ally and in teams, students research, revise, and present projects development oftheoretical meteorology (including Hans Ertel's work), (in various formats) on the year's topic to audiences at local, state, Tanakadate, Marconi, ]. Gallo and the development of geophyscial and national competitions. Apart from running the competi­ sciences in T urkey,Japan, Slovakia, Nigeria, and F ranee. These sessions tions, National History Day also helps provide materials to have shown a considerable interest in the history ofgeophysics. Convener reachers, and holds local and state workshops and seminars to of all three conferences was Wilfried Schroder, Hechelstrasse 8, D- prepare teachers for the year's topic, as well as running national 28777, Bremen, from whom one can obtain more details on conference workshops and institutes. papers and other subjects. Cathy Gorn, Executive Director of National History Day, says the need for HSS expertise is acute in next year's competition. Special Rate Available HSS members can help in several ways: they can serve as judges in Elsevier Science is delighted to offer members of the History of local and state competitions, and they can also help run one-day Science Society a special rare for subscription to Studies in History and workshops for reachers. CoE chair Rich Kremer Philosophy of Science. For US$52, HSS members may receive [email protected] ) is helping to coordinate HSS Studies in History and Philosophy of Science (4 issues), Studies in participation. Bowdoin van Riper, CoE member, served as a History and Philosophy of Modern Physics (4 issues), and Studies in • ' arional History Day judge last year and described the experience as "exhilarating ... the kids really work hard." Check our the History and Philosophy of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (2 • ·acional History Day website: http://www.thehistorynet.com/ issues). For derails on how to subscribe at this rate, please contact • 'arionalHistoryDay, which includes a list of state coordinators to Geraldine Billingham, Elsevier Science, Langford Lane, Kidlington, contact for local involvement. The e-mail address is Oxon OX5 1GB, United Kingdom; e-mail-g.billingham@ [email protected]. For more information on the CoE, contact elsevier. co. uk chair Rich Kremer. Other CoE members include Joe Cain, Ted ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Davis, Anita Guerrini and Bow van Riper. -Anita Guerrini, University ofC alifornia at Santa Barbara Attention Members

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DffiNER The Dibner Institute for the History of It includes the Burndy Library as its scholarly library INSTITUTE Science and Technology invites applications to its two resource and enjoys the participation in its programs of FELLOWS fellowship programs for 1999-2000: the Senior Fellows faculty members and students of consortium-member PROORAMS program and the Postdoctoral Fellows program. The institutions including the Massachusetts Institute of 1999-2000 Dibner Institute expects to have twenty-one Fellows Technology, as host institution, Boston University, each term. Brandeis University and Harvard University.

Senior Fellows Program All Dibner Fellows are expected to reside in Candidates for Senior Fellowships should the Boston area during the terms of their grants, to have advanced degrees in appropriate fields and offer participate in the activities of the Dibner Institute evidence of substantial scholarly accomplishment and community and to present their current work at professional experience. Senior fellows may apply for appropriate occasions during their fellowship a second fellowship appointment after five years. appointments.

Scholars may apply to the Senior Fellows Fellowships provide office space, support Program for the Fall (Term 1), the Spring (Term 2), or facilities and full privileges at the Burndy Library and at both. Term 1 extends from August 1 through December the libraries of consortium universities. Fellows will 31, with full activities beginning on September 1. have access to the entire spectrum of activities that take Term 2 extends from January 1 through May 31, with place at the Dibner Institute, where they will be able to full activities beginning on February 1. At the time of collaborate in an atmosphere of collegiality and find the application, term-1 candidates may request an arrival resources and appropriate settings to carry on their work. date in August; term-2 candidates may request an

extension into June. Funds are available for housing, living expenses and return travel costs. Estimates of costs, as well as the Postdoctoral Fellows Program average stipend awarded in 1998-1999, are provided with Fellowships are awarded to outstanding the application forms. The deadline for receipt of young scholars of diverse countries of origin who have applications for 1999-2000 is December 31, 1998. obtained the Ph.D. or equivalent within the previous Fellowship recipients will be announced in March, 1999. five years. Postdoctoral Fellowships run for one year, Please send requests for further information and for from September 1 through August 31, and may be application forms directly to: extended for a second and final year at the discretion Trudy Kontoff of the Dibner Institute. Program Coordinator Dibner Institute for the History of Science and Technology The Dibner Institute is an international Dibner Building, MIT E56-100 38 Memorial Drive center for advanced research in the history of science Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 and technology, established in Massachusetts in 1992. Telephone: 617. 253.6989 Facsimile: 617. 253.9858 E-mail: [email protected] page 22 History of Science Society Newsletter

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DIBNER INSTITUTE NAMES RESIDENT, Stroke," The Story ofAnalytic Philosophy: Plot and Heroes, edited by VISITING and POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS for Biletzki and Matar, Routledge, 1997. At the Dibner Institute she plans 1998-1999 to complete a book on the historical and philosophical significance of Ludwig Wittgenstein's discussions of mathematics and logic. The Dibner Institute for the History of Science and Technology is pleased to announce the appointments of the Dibner Institute Alan Franklin, Professor of Physics at the University of Colorado, is Fellows for 1997-1998. The Institute has appointed thirteen Resident, the author, most recently, of"Calibration," Perspectives on Science 5 one Visiting, and seven Postdoctoral Fellows. They come from (1997) and "There are noAntirealists in the Laboratory,"Realism and several nations and pursue many different aspects of the history of Anti-Realism in the Philosophy of Science 1996. R.S. Cohen, R. science and technology. Hilpinen and Q Renzong (eds). His research while at the Dibner Institute will be devoted to a work titled, "Death by a Thousand Cuts: The following thirteen persons have been appointed as Dibner Selectivity and the Production of Experimental Results." Institute Resident Fellows: Kostas Gavroglu, Professor in the Department of History and Xiang Chen received his Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Philosophy of Science, University of Athens, is the author of Fritz State University and is currently teaching in the Department of London (1900-1954), A Scientific Biography, 1995, and, withY. Philosophy, California Lutheran University. He is the author of"The Goudaroulis, of Methodological Aspects in the Development of Low Debate on the PolarityofLight during the Optical Revolution," Archive Temperature Physics 1881-1957, 1989. At the Dibner Institute he for History of Exact Sciences 50 (1997) and the forthcoming article, plans to work on two projects: the final stages of a book on the history "Kuhn's Theory of Scientific Revolutions and Cognitive Psychology," of quantum chemistry and research for a project entitled, "The to be published in Philosophical Psychology. At the Dibner Institute, Sciences in the European Periphery during the Enlightenment." Professor Chen will work on his project, "Instruments as Material Paradigms: Experimental Apparatus in the Optical Revolution." Alexander Jones is Professor in the Department of Classics and IHPST at the University ofToronto. His recent works include, with Kelly DeVries is Associate Professor in the Department of History at J.L. Berggren, "Ptolemy's Geography: An Annotated Translation of Loyola College, Maryland. He is the. author of the book, Infantry the Theoretical Chapters" (complete draft being submitted) and Warfare in the Early Fourteenth Century: Discipline, Tactics, and Astronomical Papyri from Oxyrhynchus (in press), Memoirs of the Technology, Woodbridge: The Boydell Press, 1996 and the article, American Philosophical Society. 2 vols. At the Dibner Institute he will "Catapults Are Not Atomic Bombs: Toward a Redefinition of explore Ptolemy's Geography, the only book on cartography to have 'Effectiveness' in Premodern Military Technology," War in History 4 survived from classical antiquity. ( 1997). The title ofProfessor DeVries's research project at the Dibner Institute is "Devils from Hell: Gunpowder Weaponry During the Andrew Pickering is Professor in the Department of Sociology at the Hundred Years War." University oflllinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is the author ofThe MangleofPractice: Time,AgencyandScience (1995) and Constructing Moritz Epple has been Assistant Professor for the history of Quarks: A Sociological History of Particle Physics (1984). He will mathematics and exact sciences at the University ofMainz, Germany work on a book tided "History of Cybernetics" while he is at the since 1992. He is the author of"Branch Points ofAlgebraic Functions Dibner Institute. and the beginnings of Modern Knot Theory," Historia Mathematica 22 (1995) and the forthcoming "Topology, Matter, and Space: Nicolas Rasmussen, University ofN ew South Wales, Australia, is the Topological Notions in 19th Century Natural Philosophy," 1998. author of Picture Control: The Electron Microscope and the His research at the Dibner Institute will continue his work on the Transformation of Biology in America, 1940-1960 (1997) and of, emergence of topology. "The Midcentury Biophysics Bubble: Hiroshima and the Biological Revolution in America, Revisited," History of Science 35 (1997). He Juliet Floyd, Associate Professor ofPhilosophy at Boston University, is will study American plant physiologists in the 1920s-1940s and their the author of the 'The Uncaptive Eye: Wittgenstein, Mathematics, links to the biotechnology industry. Philosophy," in the forthcoming volume edited by Crary and Read, "Readings in the PhilosophyofWittgenstein: Finding Your Way about Leonard S. Reich is Professor of Science, Technology and Society and the New Wittgenstein" and "Frege, Semantics and the Double-Definition Administrative Science at Colby College. He is the editor, with Reese July 1998 page 23

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Jenkins, et al., ofThe ThomasA. Edison Papers (1989) Vol. I and The Measurement in Scandinavia 1660-1800," inArchimedes-New Studies Making of American Industrial Research: Science and Business at GE in the History and Philosophy ofScience and Technology, 1997, andBell, 1876-1926,1985. Hewillworkonabookabouttransportation edited by Kostas Gavroglu. At the Dibner Institute, his project is a in American history titled "On Wheels, Wings, and Waves." book titled "Reception of the Theory of Radioactive Disintegration."

Katherine Rinne is an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Christophe Lecuyer completed his dissertation, "Shaping Cold War Technology in the Humanities at the UniversityofVirginia. Since 1996 Industrial Economies: The Military, Electronics Manufacturing, and she has been developing a CD-ROM prototype entitled "Aquae Urbis the Rise ofSilicon Valley, 1948-1972," at Stanford University. He is co­ Romae: the Waters of the City of Rome," an interdisciplinary study of author of the essay, "Instrument Makers and Discipline Builders: the hydrology, topography and urban form that explores the city's 2800- Case of NMR,"in the volume, Instituting Science: The Cultural year water history. At the Dibner Institute she will begin the third and Production of Scientific Disciplines, 1997. At the Dibner Institute he final phase of this project. Among her writings are "The Fall and Rise will work on a project titled "From the Lab to the Fab: Physics Research, of the Waters of Rome" for the forthcoming Cooper Hewitt Museum Manufacturingn Practice, and Ion Implantation at High Voltage exhibition catalogue and "Topography, Gravity and Water Display in Engineering Corporation and Fairchild Semiconductor, 1962-1978." Rome," Column 5: Journal of Architecture, Falll996. Reviel Netz is Research Fellow and Affiliated Lecturer at Cambridge ..... Friedrich Steinle is a Research Fellow at the Max-Planck Institute for University, UK. He is the author of The Shaping of Deduction in the History ofScience, Berlin. He is the author ofN ewtons Manuskript GreekMathematics:AStudy in Cognitive History, in press, Cambridge "de garvitatione ...": Ein Stuck Enrwicklungsgeschichte seiner University Press and the forthcoming "The Limits of Text in Greek Mechanik, 1991 and the article, "Work, Finish, Publish? The formation Mathematics" in History of Science, History of Text, ed. K. Chemla. of the second series of Faraday's 'Experimental Researches in At the Dibner Institute he will study theoretical issues arising from his Electricity,"' Physis 33 (1996). At the Dibner Institute he plans to book with the expectation ofwriting a brief volume, "An Introduction continue work on a book titled "The Formative Period of to Cognitive History." Electromagnetism 1820-ca. 1833." Richard Sorrenson, Assistant Professor at Indiana University, is the Nicolas Wey-Gomez, Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies at author of"The Ship as a Scientific Instrument in the 18th Century," MIT, is the author of'"Nuestro Padre el Sol': Scholastic Cosmology Osiris, 11 1996 and "Towards a History of the Royal Society of and the Cult of the Sun in Garcilaso dela Vega's Royal Commentaries London in the 18th Century," Notes and Records of the Royal Society of the Incas" in a forthcoming issue ofLatin American Literary Review of London 50 (1996). At the Dibner Institute he will continue work . His project at the Dibner Institute, is titled "The Old Science in the on his manuscript, "Visible Technicians. The Pursuit of Natural New World: Scholastic Science and Moral Philosophy in the Spanish Philosophy by Mathematical and Optical Instrument Makers in 18th Colonial Americas." Century England."

Lis Brack-Bernsen has been appointed as a Dibner Institute Visiting Klaus Stan hermann completed his dissertation, "Controlling Vision­ Fellow. Dr. Brack-Bernsen's Ph.D. dissertation, entitled "Astronomy Tacit Skills in 19th Century Astrophysics & Experimental Psychology," of the Mayas," was granted by the University of Basel, Switzerland. at Cambridge University, UK. For his work at the Dibner Institute, She has taught at the Universities of Copenhagen and Aarhus in he will analyze the debate berween rwo leading astrophotometrists, G. Denmark and is the author of many articles on the history of ancient Miiller in Potsdam and E. Pickering at Harvard College Observatory. astronomy. Her recent publications concern Babylonian lunar theory. While at the Dibner Institute, Dr. Brack-Bernsen will work on John Michael Steele is the author of "Babylonian Predictions of imerpreting Babylonian lunar text TU 11. Lunar and Solar Eclipse Times," Bulletin oftheAmericanAstronomical Society 28 (1996) and "Predictions of Eclipse Times Recorded in The Dibner Institute has made the following seven Chinese History," Journal for the History ofAstronomy (in press). At Postdoctoral Fellowship appointments: the Dibner Institute he will investigate the lunar and planetary records contained in the "Astronomical Diaries," kept by Babylonian Arne Hessenbruch, a Visiting Lecturer at the University of astronomers from mid-eighth century B.C. to the beginning of the Pennsylvania, is the editor of the forthcoming "Reader's Guide to the Christian era. He also plans to study East Asian, European and Hisrory of Science" and author of "The Spread of Precision Babylonian records of meteors. page 24

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Benno van Dalen is an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellow DIBNER INSTITUTE NAMES ELEVEN at the Institut fur Geschichte der Naturwissenschaften, Frankfurt am GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWS FOR 1998-1999 Main, Germany. He is the author of "A Statistical Method for Recovering Unknown Parameters from Medieval Astronomical Tables," The Dibner Institute for the History of Science and Technology is Centaurus 32 (1989). At the Dibner Institute, he will begin work on a pleased to announce that fellowship awards have been made to eleven manuscript tentatively titled "The Activities ofMuslim Astronomers in Ph.D. candidates enrolled in programs at three Dibner Institute China During the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty (1260-1368)." consortium-member institutions: the Dibner Institute's host institution, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Boston University; and The Dibner Institute has reappointed the following four Harvard University. The Dibner Graduate Fellowship program is open persons to a second year as Postdoctoral Fellows to students writing their doctoral dissertations. Selection is based on excellence and scholarly promise, without regard for need. Noah Efron, a former Research Scholar at Harvard University, is the author of the forthcoming article, "Jewish Thought and Scientific Peder Anker, Harvard University, received his B.A. and his M.A. Discovery in Early Modern Europe: A Review Essay," Journal for the from the University of Oslo, Norway, where he majored in Political History of Ideas and, with Menachem Fisch, "Dean Simonton's Science, Environmental Management, and Philosophy. He is the 'Scientific Genius': A Review, History and Philosophy of the Life author of"F rom Skepticism to Dogmatism and Back: Remarks on the Sciences, 13 (1991). At the Dibner Institute he will continue work on History of Deep Ecology," in the forthcoming Philosophical Dialogs. a project entitled "Jews, Christians and Natural Philosophy in Early The title of his dissertation is "The Ecological Empire: A History of Modern Europe." Global Ecology."

Tal Golan received his Ph.D. from the Department of History, Babak Ashrafi, MIT, received an S.B. in Physics and Mathematics University of California at Berkeley in April 1997. The title of his from MIT and a Ph.D. in Physics from the State University of New dissertation is "Science on the Witness Stand: Expert Testimony in York at Stony Brook. He is studying the origins of quantum field U.S. Courts, 1870-1923." At the Dibner Institutehewillcontinuehis theory in the 1930's for his thesis, entitled "Relativistic Electrons: investigation of the relations berween the expanding scientific and Victor Weisskopf, and a Theory of Kinds." legal cultures in late 19th and early 20th century America. Rosalind Carey, Boston University, received the BA, magna cum David McGee received his Ph.D. from the UniversityofToronto and laude, from Assumption College with double majors in Philosophy is now a Lecturer at Mount Allison University, Canada. He is the and Religious Studies and also an MAin Philosophy of Religion from author ofthe forthcoming "Before the Revolution: Building a Historical Boston University. Her dissertation explores Bertrand Russell's Model of Design in Technology," Technology and Culture and revision of his theory of types in the 1920s. "Making up Mind: The Early Sociology of Invention, Technology and Culture, 36 (1995). His research while at the Dibner Institute is Edward A. Eigen, MIT, received the B.A. in Art History from the titled "The Trouble with Science: Science, Design and Britain's First University ofVirginia and the M.Arch. from the Graduate School of School of Naval Architecture." Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University. He is the author of "Overcoming First Impressions, Georges Cuvier's James R. Voelkel, formerly aTeaching Fellow, Department ofHistory Types," Journal of the History ofBiology 30 (1997). His dissertation of Science, Harvard University, is the author of "The Importance of is titled "The Sea Seen from the Shore: The Development of French Tycho Brahe: A View from America," in Tycho Brahe Stjarnornas Marine Stations (1862-1896)." Herre, 1996 and the following contributions to The Encyclopedia ofthe Scientific Revolution (in press): "Astronomy," "Longomontanus, Gregory J. Galer, MIT, received the A.B. with Honors in American Christian Severin," "Praetorius, Johannes," and "Rheticus, George Civilization from Brown University. He has been Coordinator of Joachim." His current project is to publish the findings from his Industrial History at the Valentine Museum, Richmond, Virginia. dissertation, The Development and Reception of Kepler's Physical The title of his dissertation is "Forging Ahead: The Ames Family of Astronomy, 1593-1609, in bookformaswellastocontinueworkingon Easton, Massachusetts and Three Centuries oflndustrial Enterprise." an annotated translation of the Kepler-Fabricius correspondence.

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Jobs, Fellowships/Grants, & Prizes

We invite you to peruse our electronic site for listings ofhistory 1998. Applications must be received by August 15, 1998. Applicants ofscience- related job opportunities, fellowships and grants, and prizes. should submit a vitae, publications or samples ofwriting, and arrange URL is: http://weber. u.washington.edu/ ~ hssexec/index.html. No­ for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Arthur L. tices are brought to the History of Science Society's attention between Norberg, Chair, Search Committee, Program in History of Science quarterly publication ofthe HSS Newsletter, and some items are drawn and Technology, 148 Physics Building, UniversityofMinnesota, 116 (and often condensed) from a variety ofsources, including the Chronicle Church Street S.E., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455. The University of Higher Education. The Society does not assume responsibility for the of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. accuracy ofany item, and potential applicants should verifY all details, especially closing dates, with the organization or foundation ofintere~t. University of Minnesota For those who wish to publish a job, fellowshiplgra_nt, or przze via our listings, please send an electronic disk version ofthe posting or The UniversityofMinnesota, Twin Cities campus, invites applications submit it via e-mail. Our mailing address is History ofScience Society for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position beginning Executive Office, Box 351330, University of Washington, Seattle, WA September 1999, with speciality in the History ofTechnology. Preference 98195-1330. Our e-mail address is [email protected]. Our will be given to candidates whose principal field of research is in fax is 206/685-9844 and our telephone number is 2061543-9366. European technology. Principal duties involve research and teaching, including teaching an introductory survey in the history of technology. All requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed and in hand by JOBS September 1, 1999. Applications must be received by October 15, 1998. Applicants should submit a vitae, publications or samples of Institute of Social Medicine and Community Health writing, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Chair, Search Committee, Program in History of Science and The Institute of Social Medicine and Community Health, a small, Technology, 148 Physics Building, University of Minnesota, 116 independent, non-profit foundation in Philadelphia, seeks a Director Church Street S.E., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455. The University of for its History Center- its mission is developing the history of the Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. American Health Left and making this useful for the health activists of today and tomorrow. Responsibilities include management of the MIT Institute's U.S. Health Left History Collection, including processing the Collection with help of paid volunteer staff, and providing The Program in Science, Technology, and Society invites applications assistance to users of the Collection; public education and advocacy, for a junior tenure-track position. The position is competitively open to including preparing and disseminating educational materials, and all fields in historical, social and cultural science and technology studies. planning sessions at meetings ofother organizations and independent We particularly encourage applications from people with expertise in conferences; administration, including helping prepare grant transnational and/or research interests beyond Western Europe and applications. Requirements are as follow: graduate level training in America. Preference is for the modern period (seventeenth century to history and/or archival/library work; experience in non-profit the present). The STS program is an interdisciplinary graduate and organization management, including staff supervision, budget undergraduate program. We will be looking for depth of expertise as preparation and monitoring, and fund raising; familiarirywith health well as ability to fit into an interdisciplinary program. Appointments activism and the history of the American Left; excellent skills in will begin fall of 1999. MIT is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative communication and relevant research; ability to work independently Action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women and with diverse people and organizations. This new position begins and members ofminority groups. Nominations and applications, with on a half-time basis; flexible hours. Salary commensurate with a complete resume and three letters of recommendation, should be sent experience, minimum of $17,500 (half-time), plus health insurance by September 18, 1998 to: Office of the Director; Program in Science, and other benefits. Send cover letter and resume to Dr. Walter J. Lear, Technology, and Society; E51-185; Massachusetts Institute of President, ISMCH, 206 N. 35th St., Philadelphia, PA 19104. Technology; 77 Massachusetts Avenue; Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 (Fax: 617-258-8118.) E-mail [email protected]. niversity of Minnesota Cornell University The University ofMinnesota, Twin Cities campus, invites applications :Or a temporary, up-to-a-one-year position as a faculty replacement in T he Department of Science and Technology Studies at Cornell the Program in History of Science and Technology beginning University is seeking to fill two tenure-track/tenured professorial - ptember 1998. Candidates' research should in the history of positions. The search is open to applicants at any rank, but at least one -echnology. Principal duties involve research and teaching, including appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor level. Areas oo.rticipation in an introductory course in the history of technology. ofspecialization within Science and Technology Studies are open, but ~ requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed by September 1, page 26 History of Science Society Newsletter

Jobs, Fellowships/Grants, & Prizes it is expected that one appointment will be made in Biology and review.) Ref No. 333N98The third post, at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer/ Society. Other areas of interest include, but are not restricted to, Reader level, will be funded by theWell comeTrust, largely as a research historical and contemporary social relations of S&T; cross-national position until2004, when it will become a normal University post in studies of S&T; gender studies; and law, science and technology. CHSTM. Outstanding publications and proven leadership qualities are Applicants should have a strong record of research and publication in required. Salary scale sdg29,380-sclg33,202 (under review). Ref. No. Science and Technology Studies. Successful applicants will be expected 333B/98.Candidates may apply for more than one post. Informal to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to play an active role enquiries may be made to Prof. J.V. Pickstone (tel: 0161-275-5926; in the Department's graduate training program. Administrative email: [email protected]). Research presentations and experience and success in obtaining external research support will also interviews are likely to be held in the first half of July. Candidates be considered favorably. Candidates should submit: (a) a letter of successful at this stage will need to submit research proposals to the application explaining the relation of their research and teaching Wellcome Trust by 1st September for final decisions inNovember 1998. interests to these positions; (b) a curriculum vitae; (c) sample syllabi The starting date for all posts is January 1999, or as soon as possible for undergraduate and graduate courses; (d) three letters of thereafter. Website addresses: CHSTM; http://www.man.ac.ukl recommendation to be sent directly to the Department (senior Science_Engineering/CHSTM/; HISTORY DEPARTMENT; http:/I candidates may, if they prefer, supply the names of three referees). www.art.man.ac.uk/history/; SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY Application materials should be submitted to Professor Peter Dear, DEPARTMENT; http:/ /les.man.ac.uklsa. Application forms and further Acting Chair, Department of Science & Technology Studies, 726 particulars for all three posts are available from the office of the Director University Avenue, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850. Applications of Personnel, The University of Manchester, John Owens Building, will be reviewed starting September 15, 1998. For further information, Oxford Road, Manchester, Ml3 9PL. (Tel: 0161 275 2028; fax 0161 please contact the Department at 607-255-6234, or li [email protected], 275 2221; minicom (for the hearing impaired): 0161 275 7889. email: or http://www.sts.cornell.edu/CU-STS.html. Cornell University is [email protected]; http//www.man.ac.uk. Closing date 12 June an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 1998. As an equal opportunities employer, the university welcomesApplications from suitably qualified people from all sectionsOf University of Pennsylvania the community, regardless of race, religion, gender or Disability.

The Department of History and Sociology of Science, University of Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village Pennsylvania, may be offering a one-year replacement appointment for teaching in the history of technology for academic year 1998-99, The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village seeks an energetic, pending funding. The Department would like to hear from qualified imaginative individual to lead its curatorial efforts-collections and individuals (post PhD) who would like to be considered. Please send public programs-in communication and information technology your curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three referees to history with emphasis on the social impact of technology. Candidate Professor Rosemary A. Stevens, Acting Chair, History and Sociology must be able to document and assess a significant historic collection of Science, Logan Hall303, 249 South 36th Street, Philadelphia PA and develop a post-WWII component. Demonstrated ability to work 19104-6304. email: rstevens@sas. upenn.edu in a team-based environment to develop and evaluate content-rich public programs that educate and delight. Expertise in 20th century University of Manchester, Wellcome Unit for the History of history a plus. Experience in all facets of curatorial work, including Medicine material culture expertise, historical research, program planning, fundraising. Competitive salary. Submit coverletter and resume to The Manchester Wellcome Unit, part of the Centre for the History of Human Resources, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Detroit, MI 48121-1970 Science, Technology and Medicine (CHSTM), is pleased to announce or email [email protected] or fax (313)982-6237. EOE. major developments to enhance its international reputation for research in the History of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, especially in the Oregon Institute ofTechnology 19th and 20th centuries.Two new posts will be funded by theWell come Trust, largely as research positions, until 2001 when they will become· Oregon Institute of Technology is initiating a search for a full-time, normal University lectureships in CHSTM. We are looking forresearchers tenure track position in anthropology at the assistant professor level. ofoutstanding quality who can also develop innovative teaching, especially This position starts September 1998. The position requires the ability at postgraduate level. For one of the posts, the teaching will be chiefly to to teach introductory courses in science, technology and society, students in the History Department; for the other, to students in the physical anthropology, and cultural anthropology. Ability to teach Department ofSocia!Anthropology. Both ofthese lectureships are open archeology/cultural resource management, cultural materialism, only to candidates not presently holding a tenured position. Salary will sociology, and/or medical anthropology is preferred. Minimum be on the Lecturer Scale A (stlgl6,045-sdg21,016) or, in exceptional qualifications include a master's degree with a Ph.D. preferred. circumstances, Scale B (stlg21 ,894-sdg27,985). (Salary scales under Teaching experience with large lecture classes is desired. Review of July 1998 page 27

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applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is position. Salary and benefits are competitive with academic libraries filled. To apply, send a letter of application, resume, and names, in metropolitan New York. TO APPLY: Send resume and letter of addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to: application to Edward T. Morman, MSLS, Ph.D.,AssociateAcademy Personnel Office #97-66026, Oregon Institute ofTechnology, 3201 Librarian for Historical Collections and Programs, The New York Campus Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. For further information, AcademyofMedicine, 1216FifthAvenue, New York, NY 10029. For contact Mark Clark, Search Chair, at (541) 885-1880, or [email protected], further information about the Academy and the Library, please check or visit http://www.oit.edu. OIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal our web site: http://www.nyam.org. The New York Academy of Opportunity/ADA employer. Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Collected Papers Of Albert Einstein, Boston University Wayne State University

The Einstein Papers Project invites applications for the position of an The Interdisciplinary Studies Program (ISP) in the College of Lifelong Assistant of Associate Editor for fall 1998. Candidates should be Learning (CLL) at Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit, Michigan, trained in physics and the history or philosophy of science, and have invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position, to begin Fall a good reading knowledge of German. In addition, a specific 1998: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank in the field of background in the history and the philosophical interpretations of Science and Technology current specific needs include: Physical Sciences, early-twentieth century physics is desired, in particular in regard to History and/or Philosophy of Science, and Science, Technology and quantum theory, statistical physics, relativity, and cosmology. Prior Society. Candidates should demonstrate qualifications in one or more of editorial experience is advantageous. The Collected Papers of Albert the above areas, a strong commitment to teaching basic science and Einstein publishes Einstein's major scientific and non-scientific writings technology courses for non-majors, and to teaching basic courses in along with his correspondence. With six volumes in print and two in mathematics and computer skills. In addition, the following apply: an preparation, the Project is now beginning to work on Einstein's life in earned doctorate, in an appropriate science or technology field is the 1920s. While the editorial offices are located at Boston University, required; college/university teaching experience is preferred; members of the Einstein Papers staff are employees of Princeton interdisciplinary teaching and curriculum development experience as University Press, publisher of the Collected Papers. Competitive well as teaching experience with adult learners is preferred; and evidence salary and benefits. For further information, call (617)353-9250, or of research activity and/or publications commensurate with rank is visit our website at http://albert.bu.edu. Submit your resume, three required. The ISP - an innovative, interdisciplinary undergraduate and letters of recommendation, and one writing sample to Prof Robert graduate degree program designed for adults - is housed in CLL, one of Schulmann, Einstein Papers, Boston University, 621 Commonwealth 14 colleges in a large urban research university. ISP's 600+ students are Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. served by over 20 full-time resident faculty and six full-time students services staff members. Courses are offered through nontraditional New York Academy of Medicine, Historical Collections teaching/learning formats both on and off campus throughout the Detroit metropolitan area. This program makes exceptional demands on The New York Academy ofM edicine Library (Historical Collections) facultyinteachingandcurriculumdevelopmentwhilerequiringstandard announces the availability (3 November 1997) of a position for a professional activitites and achievements in research and scholarship. reference librarian. DUTIES: Provides history of medicine reference The undergraduate divisions are: Social Sciences; Humanities; Science service in person, and by telephone, mail, and e-mail. Schedules and and Technology; Literacy and Critical Thought; Service Agenecy supervises researchers using rare materials. Participates in outreach Administration. The undergraudate program leads to a Bachelor of activities, including tours, newsletter articles, and exhibits. Maintains Interdisciplinary Studies or a Bachelor ofTechnical and Interdisciplinary departmental statistics. Pages, reshelves, and photocopies materials Studies. The ISP also offers an undergraduate Minor and Post­ from the Historical Collections. Assists with Academy archives and Baccalaureate Certificate in Service Agency Administration. The graduate manuscript collections. Assists in book selection. Processes requests program is a Master oflnterdisciplinary Studies. An on-line copy of this for photographic services. Assists with special projects and performs posting is available at http://www.cll.wayne.edu/isp/search.htm other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library program; reading knowledge of French or National University of Singapore German; good interpersonal skills; ability to write clearly; willingness to cooperate with professional colleagues in a small department; basic Applications are invited for teaching appointments in the Department computer skills. Strong preference will be given to candidates with (1) of History from candidates who possess a relevant PhD degree and is a background in history, especially history ofmedicine orscience (B.A. able co teach in one of che following: Hiscory ofBusiness; Hiscory of or second masters), (2) experience or special training in special Science and Technology. The History Department, established in collections or rare book librarianship, (3) competence in Latin, or (4) 1929, emphasizes teaching as well as research, and covers South, experience with exhibit preparation. SALARY: This is an entry level Southeast and East Asia, Europe and USA. It seeks good candidates to page 28 History of Science Society Newsletter

Jobs, Fellowships/Grants, & Prizes lead in two subject areas: Business History, History of Science and for dealing with administrative matters relating to active NSF grants, Technology, and Asian Art History. The Department edits the Journal and for maintaining regular contact with the relevant research of Southeast Asian Studies which began in 1960 as the Journal of communities and providing advice and consultation to persons Southeast Asian History. Besides appointments on normal 3-year requesting them. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant contracts, visiting appointments for one or two years will also be discipline, and must be active in research in some area covered by the considered. Gross annual emoluments range as follows: Lecturer SDollars program. While the Foundation is interested in individuals with 58,840-74,800 Senior Lecturer SDollars 68,410-144,350 Associate research interests in the environment and global change or innovation Professor SDollars 128,050-177,750 (STGE 1.00 = SDollars2.41 and sociery, these are not essential. Six or more years of research approximately) In addition, a 13th month Annual Allowance (of one experience beyond the Ph.D. is desirable for appointment as Program month's salary) and an Annual Variable Component (of normally 2 Director. Salary is negotiable, and is comparable with academic months' salary) may be payable at year end, under the flexible wage salaries at major US institutions. The National Science Foundation is system, to staff on normal contracts. The commencing salary will located in Arlington, Virginia, immediately across the Potomac River depend on the candidate's qualifications, experience and the level of from Washington, DC. The metropolitan Washington area, besides appointment offered. Leave and medical benefits will be provided. being the seat of the U.S. Government, is noted as a cultural center and Depending on the type of contract offered, other benefits may include: as a growing center of high-tech industry. A wide variery of rypes of provident fund benefits or an end-of-contract gratuity, a settling-in housing is available within close proximity to the NSF offices. Please allowance, subsidised housing, education allowance for up to three direct inquiries and expressions of interest to Mr. William P. Butz, children subject to a maximum ofSDollars 16,425 per annum per child, Director ofthe Division ofSocial, Behavioral and Economic Research, passage assistance and baggage allowance for the transportation of phone: (703) 306-1760; e-mail: [email protected]; or Dr. Edward J. personal effects to Singapore. Staffmembers may undertake consultation Hackett, Program Director, Science and Technology Studies, phone: work, subject to the approval of the U niversiry, and retain consultation (703) 306-1742, e-mail: [email protected]; or Dr. Rachelle D. fees up to a maximum of 60 per cent of their gross annual emoluments Hollander, coordinator of the cluster housing the STS program, in a calendar year. All academic staff will be given a networked personal phone: (703) 306-1743, or e-mail: [email protected]. All are located computer with access to a Cray supercomputer, UNIX hosts, in Suite 995, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., departmental laser printers, a wide spectrum ofsoftware, on-line library Arlington, VA 22230, fax: (703) 306-0485. Qualified persons who catalogue, CD-ROM databases, departmental laser printers, a wide are women, ethnic/racial minorities, and persons with disabilities are spectrum of software, on-line library catalogue, CD-ROM databases, strongly encouraged to apply. The National Science Foundation is an Video-on-Demand, INtv and Internet Application forms and further Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing highly qualified information maybe obtained from: The Director, Personnel Department, staff that reflects the diversity of our nation. National University of Singapore, 10 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119260, Fax: +65 778 3948 NUS, Overseas Office, Contact Singapore, History Of Science Society Bibliographer Lower Ground Floor, 5-11, Regent Street, London SW1 4LR, U.K. Tel: + 171 976 2090, Email: [email protected] Web site: http:// The Bibliographer of the Sociery is responsible for compilation and www.nus.sg/NUSinfo/Appoint/APPLl.HTM, Only shordisted editing of the annual Current Bibliography of the History of Science, candidates will be notified. for its production in camera-ready form for print publication, and for preparation of data for inclusion in the RUN HST database or Program Director for Science and Technology Studies, U.S. equivalent. Close liaison with the Isis Editorial Office, CoP, RLG, the National Science Foundation (NSF) print publisher of the CB, the SHOT conterpart to the Bibliographer of the Society, and the Commission on Bibliography and The National Science Foundation is seeking applicants for appointment Documentation of the IUHPS/Division of History of Science is as Program Director for the Science and Technology Studies (STS) essential. The position requires a commitment of at least 25 to 50 program, to begin preferably in August 1998. The position is a percent time for 5 years. Required: Ph.D in history of science or rotational one, carrying an initial one-year appointment, normally equivalent; command ofinternational bibliographic and data resources, renewable for up to two years or more. The Program Director for both print and electronic; command of bibliographic database Science and Technology Studies represents STS to colleagues in the construction and standards, including experience with MARC format NSF and other Federal science agencies and to the Administration. He and online bibliographic databases; reading knowledge of at least or she is responsible for all aspects of program administration and German and French; knowledge of the field and the profession development in this substantive field, that encompasses history, sufficient to assemble and assess bibliographic information and a philosophy, and social science studies of science, engineering and committee of contributors to the CB; MLS or equivalent library technology. The Program Director administers the review of research experience. Access to resources of a large research library is essential. proposals submitted to NSF in this field and is responsible for recommending and documenting actions on the proposals reviewed, July 1998 page 29

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Encyclopaedia Britannica and state the proposed use of grant funds; include a self-addressed mailing label. Telephone requests for forms cannot be honored. The Encyclopaedia Britannica seeks an editor of life sciences to take Address requests to Committee on Research, American Philosophical charge of its content in zoology, botany, and environmental science. Society, Independence Mall East, 104 S. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA The editor's major duties will be to 1) Review content in the Core 19106-3387. Questions concerning the eligibility of a project or Database, design revision and updating strategies and schedules, identifY applicant are accepted at 215-440-3429 (M, T, Th, F 9-5, W 9-1) or contributors, and commission new articles; 2) Develop multimedia in via e-mail to [email protected] Information, directions, and the life sciences, working closely with other members of the Britannica forms are also available through Acrobat Reader at the Society's editorial division, and with outside advisors and content providers; and website, http://www.amphilsoc.org 3) IdentifY Internet resources in the life sciences, and choose links to be added to/deleted from Britannica's Related Internet Resources. Slater Fellowship Qualifications include an M.A. or Ph.D. in the life sciences or history of the life sciences, or equivalent editorial experience, and a strong The American Philosophical Society invites applications for the John interest in explaining scientific ideas to intelligent, nonspecialist audiences Clarke Slater Fellowship, to support doctoral dissertation research in are a must. Highly desireable are a demonstrated proficiency in editorial the history of the twentieth-century physical sciences. Eligibility: The skills, including editing, writing, and the ability to deal with contributors; fellowship is open both to candidates for the doctorate in the United ability to conceive and carry out complex projects; and experience using States, and to those in universities abroad who propose to spend the the Internet and World Wide Web. Salary and benefits are negotiable, fellowship year in association with an American university or other commensurate with training and experience, and competitive with appropriate American research institution. In order to be eligible, a academic positions. The starting date as well is negotiable. The search candidate must have passed all preliminary examinations or the will continue until the position is filled. The Britannica's editorial offices equivalent, and the dissertation topic must focus on the history of the are in Chicago, Illinois, and full-time editors are expected to work on­ physical sciences in the twentieth century. Award: The Slater Fellowship site. Interested applicants send cover letter and c.v. to: Bob Bianchetta, carries a stipend of$12,000. Tenure ofthe fellowship usually coincides Human Resources, Encyclopaedia Britannica, 310 South Michigan with the academic year, though it may begin as early as July 1. Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604. Payments occur in two installments, in separate calendar years. In accordance with federal regulations, the Society issues two 1099 miscellaneous income forms. Deadline. December 1, notification will FELLOWSHIPS/GRANTS be sent by early March. Obtaining forms: Written requests for forms must indicate eligibility of both applicant and project; include a self­ American Philosophical Society General Research Grants addressed mailing label. Telephone requests for forms cannot be honored. Requests should be addressed to Slater Fellowship, American The American Philosophical Society makes grams towards the cost of Philosophical Society, 104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA scholarly research in all areas ofknowledge except those where support 19106. Questions concerning the eligibility of a topic are accepted at by government or corporate enterprise is more appropriate. Projects 215-440-3429 (M, T, Th, F 9-5, W 9-1) or via e-mail to likely to culminate in scholarly publications are preferred; projects in [email protected] Information, directions, and forms are also the creative or performing arts, for the general readership, and available through Acrobat Reader at the Society's website, http:// educational materials for classroom use are not eligible. Grams cover www.amphilsoc.org travel to the objects of research, purchase of photoreproductions of documents, and consumable professional supplies not available at the Rockefeller Archive Center Residencies in the History of Basic applicant's institution. The Society makes no grants for study, salary Medical Research replacement, travel to conferences, consultation with other scholars, assistance with data entry, publication or translation, or the purchase Beginning July 1, 1999 the Rockefeller Archive Center of The of permanent equipment, telephone calls or stationery. Eligibility: Rockefeller University will initiate a five-year program of residencies Applicants are expected to have held the doctorate for at least one year. for research at the Center on topics related to the history of basic Foreign nationals applying from abroad must state precisely what medical research, a subject richly represented in the archival collections objects of research, ONLY available in the United States, need to be at the Center. The history of basic medical research will be broadly consulted. Amount of award: averages $3000; $6000 maximum. In defined to include most aspects of the history of the Rockefeller accordance with federal regulations, a 1099 miscellaneous income University (founded as the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research form will be issued for all grants that exceed $600. Deadlines: March in 1901), much of the history of the international medical, public 1 for decision by mid-June October 1 for decision by mid-January health, and scientific research programs ofthe Rockefeller Foundation, December 1 for decision by mid-March. Obtaining forms: Written and major elements of the histories of the Commonwealth Fund, requests for forms must indicate eligibility, specifY the area ofresearch , Culpeper Foundation, Markey Trust, and Markle Foundation. Certain page 30 History of Science Society Newsletter

Jobs, Fellowships/Grants, & Prizes segments of the Rockefeller family archives also document the history are not eligible. Stephen Botein Fellowships. For up to two months' ofbasic medical research, such as the founding and support of research residence ($950 per month) by persons working in the history of the institutions. As a group, the archives of these institutions constitute book in American culture. For all AAS fellowships, the deadline for one of the outstanding resources for the study of the history of basic receipt ofcompleted applications, including letters ofrecommendation, medical research in the 20th century. Scholars conducting substantial is January 15, 1999. Announcement of the awards will be made by research in any aspect of the history ofbasic medical research are urged about March 15, 1999. At least two AAS-NEH fellowships will be to apply Prospective researchers may apply for residencies of one awarded, together with thirteen to sixteen short-term awards. A month, one semester, or an academic year. Stipends at the rate of brochure containing full details about the AAS fellowship program $5000 per month will be awarded to cover all travel, food and lodging, and information about the Society's collections, along with application and research expenses associated with the residency. Applications will forms, may be obtained by writing John B. Hench, Director of be reviewed in a competitive process, and it is expected that a total of Research and Publication, Room A, American Antiquarian Society, 2-6 awards will be made in each year during the five-year program. The 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609-1634; 508/752-5813 or deadline for applications for 1999 awards (to be announced in March 508/755-5221 (phone), email: [email protected]. 1999) is November 30, 1998. Application for the residencies will be made by completing a brief form and by describing the research to be The Gordon Cain Fellowship in Technology, Policy, and undertaken. Three letters of reference will be requested. Prospective Entrepreneurship applicants are urged to contact the Center prior to applying to determine the type and extent of records that will be useful for their The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) invites applications for research. Information about the Rockefeller Archive Center and its the Gordon Cain Fellowship in Technology, Policy, and collections is available at

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Edelstein International Fellowship Edelstein International Studentship

The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) invites applications from The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) invites applications from esrablished scholars for the 1999-2000 Edelstein International Fellowship students in the history of the chemical sciences and technologies for in the History of the Chemical Sciences and Technologies. The the 1999-2000 Edelstein International Studentship, to support ~delstein Fellow will divide his or her time between residency at CHF dissertation research and writing. Candidates should have fulfilled all in Philadelphia and the Edelstein Center for History and Philosophy of requirements for their Ph.D. except the dissertation. The Edelstein Science, Technology, and Medicine in Jerusalem. The resources of the student will spend five to six months at CHF in Philadelphia and three Edelstein Library, especially strong in all aspects ofchemical history, will to four months at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem during the be available to the fellow in Jerusalem. Philadelphia resources include academic year. The resources of the Edelstein Library, especially CHF' s Othmer Library of Chemical History and the Edgar Fahs Smith strong in all aspects ofchemical history, will be available to the student Collection at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, the scholars in Jerusalem. Philadelphia resources include CHF's Othmer Library have the opportunity to participate in the lively communities of both of Chemical History and the Edgar Fahs Smith Collection at the CHF and the Edelstein Center. The period for the fellowship, which U niversityofPennsylvania. In addition, scholars have the opportunity may be held in conjunction with other research or sabbatical support, to participate in the lively communities of both CHF and the is 1 September 1999 to 30 June 2000. A travel allowance is also available. Edelstein Center. The period for the studentship is 1 September 1999 Letters ofapplication should indicate how CHF and Edelstein Collection to 30 June 2000. It provides a stipend of $1,350 per month plus resources in the chemical sciences are relevant to the applicant's research. modest travel support. Letters of application should indicate how Applicants should also enclose a financial statement and a curriculum CHF and Edelstein Collection resources in the chemical sciences are vitae and should arrange for two letters of reference to be sent directly relevant to the applicant's research. Applicants should also enclose a to CHF. Deadline: 1 December 1998; Contact: Leo B. Slater, Chemical financial statement and a curriculum vitae and should arrange for two Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106- letters of reference to be sent directly to CHF. Deadline: 1 December 2702 Phone: (215) 925-2222, ext. 224, Fax: (215) 925-1954, E-mail: 1998; Contact: Leo B. Slater, Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 [email protected] Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2702 Phone: (215) 925- 2222, ext. 224, Fax: (215) 925-1954, E-mail: [email protected] Chemical Heritage Foundation Scholars in Chemical Education Glenn E. and Barbara Hodsdon Ullyot Scholarship Applications are invited for the 1999-2000 Chemical Heritage Foundation Scholars in Chemical Education. Two positions are available. The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) invites applications for The Scholars in Chemical Education will spend the academic year the Glenn E. and Barbara Hodsdon Ullyot Scholarship. The goal of (September 1999-May 2000), in residence at the Chemical Heritage the Ullyot Scholarship is to advance public understanding of the Foundation (CHF) in Philadelphia. Using the resources of CHF's importance of the chemical sciences to the public welfare. The fourth Othmer Library ofChemical History, other area libraries, and associated annual Ullyot Scholarship, which will be awarded for summer 1999, resources, these scholars will develop new classroom materials emphasizing offers a stipend of$3,500 plus modest travel and research support. The the human perspective of science as well as its history and impact. scholar will spend a minimum of two months in residence at CHF, Applicants must be tenured faculty from chemistry, chemical engineering, conducting research on the heritage of the chemical sciences using the or related departments, who regularly teach "science and society" or resources of CHF's Othmer Library of Chemical History in similar courses to non-major undergraduates. They should also be Philadelphia, other area libraries, and associated resources. Applications interested in one of the scholarly territories emphasized at CHF: the should include a curriculum vitae, a one-page description of the human and historical dimensions of pharmaceutical innovation, the proposed research, and an outline of a specific product as an outcome emergence of biotechnology, petrochemicals, or information science. ofthe scholarship. The proposal should demonstrate how the resources Along with a curriculum vitae, applicants should include a letter of the Othmer Library are relevant to the applicant's project. In describing their experience in teaching non-majors, sample course addition, applicants should arrange for two letters of reference to be syllabi, and a brief essay that includes plans for the creation of new sent directly to CHF. Deadline: 1 December 1998; Contact: Leo B. classroom resources and describes how their future teaching plans Slater, Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street, coincide with one or more of CHF' s scholarly territories. In addition, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2702 Phone: (215) 925-2222, ext. 224, Fax: applicants should arrange for two letters of reference to be sent directly (215) 925-1954, E-mail: [email protected]. to CHF. Deadline: 1 December 1998; Contact: Leo B. Slater, Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106- Othmer Postdoctoral Fellowship 2702 Phone: (215) 925-2222, ext. 224, Fax: (215) 925-1954, E-mail: [email protected] The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) invites applications for the 1999-2000 Othmer Postdoctoral Fellowship. The Othmer page 32 History of Science Society Newsletter

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Postdoctoral Fellow will spend nine months in residence at CHF, School Of Historical Studies, Institute For Advanced Study making use of the Othmer Library of Chemical History for research on issues of business history, specifically in one of the following fields: TheinstituteForAdvancedStudywasfoundedin 1930asacommunity pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, or biotechnology. The fellowship ofscholars in which intellectual inquiry can be carried out in the most provides a monthly stipend as well as a travel allowance. Applicants favorable circumstances. It provides Members and Visitors with should have a Ph.D. or equivalent and an established academic interest libraries, offices, seminar and lecture rooms, subsidized restaurant and in business history. Applicants must send a complete curriculum vitae housing facilities and some secretarial and word-processing services. and a description (no more than a thousand words) of the research The School Of Historical Studies is concerned principally with the project and its purpose and should arrange for two letters of reference history ofwestern and near eastern civilization, with particular emphasis to be sent directly to CHF. Deadline: 1 December 1998; Contact: Leo upon Greek and Roman civilization, the history of Europe, Islamic B. Slater, Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street, culture, the history of art and the history of modern international Philadelphia, PA 19106-2702 Phone: (215) 925-2222, ext. 224, Fax: relations. In addition to these fields, in the academic year 1999- (215) 925-1954, E-mail: [email protected] 2000 the School of Historical Studies will support three Members in the history and culture of traditional China. Qualified candidates of The Eugene Garfield Postdoctoral Fellowship in the History of any nationality specializing in these fields are invited to apply for Scientific Information memberships. Apart from residence in Princeton during term time, the only obligation of visiting Members is to pursue their own The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) invites applications for the research. If they wish, however, Members may participate in seminars 1999-2000 Eugene Garfield Postdoctoral Fellowship in the History of and meetings both within the Institute and at nearby universities, and Scientific Information. The Garfield Fellow will spend nine months in there are ample opportunities for contacts with other scholars. residence at CHF. The fellow will create a historiographical and Approximately forty visiting Members are appointed each year. The bibliographical guide to the field, with emphasis on twentieth-century Ph.D. (or equivalent) and substantial publications are required of all developments; conduct oral histories with two to four pioneers in the candidates at the time of application. Member awards are funded by development of scientific information; and identify emerging research the Institute for Advanced Study or by other sources, including the opportunities in the field. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in the National Endowment for the Humanities whose support will enable chemical sciences, in information science, or in the history of science, three U.S. citizens to take up full-year memberships in the academic technology, or medicine. Applications should include a curriculum year 1999-2000. Application may be made for one or two terms vitae and a two-page letter outlining the applicant's competencies in the (September to December, January to April). Further information and field ofscientific information and the relevance ofthe Garfield Fellowship application materials may be obtained from the Administrative Officer, to his or her career plans. In addition, applicants should arrange for two School ofHistorical Studies, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, letters of reference to be sent directly to CHF. Deadline: 1 December New Jersey 08540 (electronic mail address: [email protected]). 1998; Contact: Leo B. Slater, Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Completed applications must be returned to the Administrative Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2702 Phone: (215) 925- Officer by 15 November 1998. 2222, ext. 224, Fax: (215) 925-1954, E-mail: [email protected] Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Grants For Independent Chemical Heritage Foundation Travel Grants Research In Venice And The Veneto

The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) offers small travel grants to The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation announces its 1999-2000 enable interested individuals to make use ofthe research resources of the program of predoctoral and postdoctoral grants for travel to and Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry, the Othmer Library of residence in Venice and the Veneto. Grants will be awarded for Chemical History, and its associated facilities. Grants, which may be historical research specifically on Venice and the former Venetian used for travel, subsistence, and copying costs, will not normally exceed empire, and for study of contemporary Venetian society and culture. $500. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a one-paragraph Disciplines of the humanities and social sciences are eligible areas of statement on the research proposed, and a budget. In addition, applicants study, including (but not limited to) archaeology, architecture, art, should arrange for two letters of reference to be sent directly to CHF. bibliography, economics, history, history of science, law, literature, Deadlines: 1 FebruaryforgrantsusedApril-June; 1 Mayforgrantsused music, political science, religion, and theater. Applicants must (i) be July-September; 1 August for grants used October-November; 1 citizens or permanent residents of the United States, (ii) have some November for grants used January-March. Contact: Mary Ellen experience in advanced research at the graduate level or equivalent, Bowden, Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street, and (iii) if graduate students, have fulfilled all doctoral requirements Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: (215) 925-2222, ext. 228, Fax: (215) except completion of the dissertation (but including acceptance of 925-1954, E-mail: [email protected] dissertation proposal) by December 15, 1998. Applications will be entertained for grants up to a maximum of$14,500 for a full academic July 1998 page 33

Jobs, Fellowships/Grants, & Prizes year. Grants for the maximum amount are rarely awarded, and Center for History of Science at the Royal Swedish Academy of successful applicants are frequently awarded less than the amount Sciences requested. Funds are granted for research in Venice and the Veneto only, and for transportation to, from, and within the Veneto. The Center for History of Science at the Royal Swedish Academy of Applications for travel and residency from May 1999 through Sciences announces that a new stipend will be offered in 1998 to September 2000 are eligible for consideration in the 1999-2000 scholars interested in doing archival research in the historical archives program. Funds may also be made available for aid in the publication of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Two periods of 1 month of studies made possible by Delmas grants. Completed applications will be available to two different scholars annually. The stipends are for grants must be received by the Foundation by DECEMBER 15, planned to cover travel to Stockholm and accomodation, and some 1998. Grants will be announced by April 1, 1999. For further allowance for increased costs of living. Office space will be provided information and application forms, prospective applicants should at the Center for History of Science. For further information, please write to the Foundation at 521 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1612, New York, contact the Center for History of Science, Kunsliga NY 10175-1699. Phone: (212) 687-0011 Fax: (212) 687-8877 Betenskapsakadmien, Box 50005, S-1 04 05 Stockholm, Sweden. Email: [email protected] Email [email protected]

Smithsonian Institution Libraries I Dibner Library Resident American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Ortho Scholar Program Phamaceutical Corporation-Fellowships

To encourage study of the history of science and technology, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists amd Ortho Smithsonian Institution Libraries offers short-term study grants of 1- Phamaceutical Corporation jointly sponsor two $5000.00 fellowships 3 months to do research in the Dibner Library of the History of in the History of American Obstetrics and Gynecology each year. Science and Technology and other library collections of the ACOG members and other qualified individuals are encouraged to Smithsonian. The program is open to historians, librarians, apply. The recipients of the fellowships spend one month in the bibliographers, and pre- and post-doctoral students. Stipend: $1,700/ Washington DC area working full-time to complete their specific month, to be used for any related purpose, including travel to historical research project. Although the fellowships will be based in the Washington, D.C. For guidelines and an application form, write to: ACOG History Library, the fellows are encouraged to use other Dibner Library Resident Scholar Program, Smithsonian Institution national, historical, and medical collections in the Washington DC Libraries, NHB 22, Mail Stop 154, Washington, D.C. 20560 or send area. The results of this research must be disseminated through either an email to: . Program support is from The publication or presentation at a professional meeting. Applications and Dibner Fund. Deadline for proposals: December 1, 1998 further information about the fellowship can be obtained by contacting The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Mrs. Susan Institute For Advanced Study Rishworth, Historical Librarian/Archivist, 409 Twelth Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024-2588. Telephone (202) 863-2578 or (202) Mellon fellowships for Assistant Professors are offered by the Institute 863-2518, or fax (202) 484-1595. Email: [email protected]. Deadline for Advanced Studies in Princeton, New Jersey, each year to two for application is 1 September 1998. Selection will be made and the qualified Assistant Professors. These full year memberships are recipient notified as soon as possible after the deadline so that the designed specifically for assistant professors at universities and colleges fellowship may begin as early as Winter, 1998. in the United States and Canada to support promising young scholars who have embarked on professional careers. AppliGants must have American Institute of Physics served at least two, and not more than four years as assistant professors in institutions of higher learning in the United States or Canada, and The Center for History of Physics of the American institute of Physics must have approval to return to their institution following the period has a program of grants-in-aid for research in the history of modern ofmembership. Stipends will match the combined salary and benefits physics and allied sciences (such as astronomy, geophysics, and optics) at the Member's home institution, and all the privileges ofmembership and their social interactions. Grants can be up to $2500 each. They can at the Institute for Advanced Study will apply. Qualified applicants be used only to reimburse direct expenses connected with the work. may apply for one type ofmembership only. No dual applications will Preference will be given to those who need part of the funds for travel be accepted. For additional information and application forms and subsistence to use the resources of the Center's Niels Bohr Library contact the Administrative Officer at the address below. Marian in College Park, Maryland (easily accessible from Washington, DC), or Zelazny, Administrative Officer, Institute for Advanced Study, School to microfilm papers or to tape-record oral history interviews with a copy of Historical Studies, [email protected]. deposited in the Library. Applicants should either be working toward a graduate degree in the history of science (in which case they should include a letter of reference from their thesis adviser), or show a record page 34 History of Science Society Newsletter

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ofpublication in the field. To apply, send a vitae plus a letter ofno more which may be taken up at any time during the year. Completed applications than two pages describing your research project, and including a brief are due October 1 andApril1. For more specific information please write budget showing the expenses for which support is requested. Send to to Friends of the UW-Madison Libraries Award Committee, 976 Spencer Weart, Center for History of Physics, American Institute of Memorial Library, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Physics, One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740, tel. (301) 209- 53706-1494, or contact John Tortorice at (608) 265-2505, 3174, fax (30 1) 209-0882, e-mail [email protected]. Deadlines for receipt [email protected], fax: 608-265-2505. of applications are June 30 and December 31 of each year. USIA Fulbright Senior Scholar Program J.R. Kantor Research Fellowship Opportunities for lecturing or advanced research in over 125 countries The J.R. Kantor Research Fellowship-Archives ofthe History of are available to college and university faculty and professionals outside American Psychology for 1997-98 has been awarded to Kennon Andy academe. U.S. citizenship and the Ph.D. or comparable professional Latta! ofWest Virginia Universiry. His project is entitled "Collecting, qualifications are required. For lecturing awards, university or college Preserving and Cataloging Behavioral Research Apparatus." This teaching experience is expected. Foreign language skills are needed for Fellowship, offered to promote research in the history of Psychology, some countries, but most lecturing assignments are in English. Deadlines: is supported by the sale of books published by the Principia Press and August 1, 1998, forlecturingand research grants in academic year 1999- distributed by the Archives. Proposals that draw on any ofthe resources 2000; May 1, 1998, for distinguished Fulbright chairs in Western ofthe Archives are invited, but since this award is in honor of Dr. Europe and Canada; and November 1, 1998 for international education Kantor, preference may be given to projects that are relevant to a and academic administrator seminars. Contact the USIA Fulbright behavioral viewpoint. The Fellowship will be offered annually in the Senior Scholar Program, Council for International Exchange ofScholars, amount of$750. It is intended to assist the recipient in meeting travel 3007 Tilden Street, NW, Suite 5L, Box GNEWS, Washington, DC and living expenses while using the resources of the psychology 20008-3009; (202) 686-7877; (e-mail-requests for application Archives. A fact sheet describing the Fellowship and giving deadlines materials only) apprequest@cies. iie. org; http://www.cies.org. for 1998-99 may be obtained from the Archives, write or call: Dr. John A. Popplestone, Psychology Archives, Universiry of Akron, Akron, Center for History of Recent Science, The George Washington Ohio 44325-4302, tel. (330) 972-7285, Fax: (330) 972-6170, E­ University mail: Jpopplestone@UAKRON. EDU. The George Washington University has established the Center for Friends Of The University Of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries History of Recent Science, in the Department of History, and is Humanities Grants-In-Aid offering a new pair of two-year post-doctoral fellowships to begin August 1997. "Recent science" comprises lines of research in physical To foster high-level use of the University of Wisconsin-Madison or biological sciences that have been carried out for the most part by Libraries' rich holdings, and to make them better known and more scientists who are still living. In effect, that means research done since accessible to a wider circle of scholars, the Friends of the University of the second world war. Work in history of recent science poses novel Wisconsin-Madison Libraries are pleased to offer a minimum of two historiographical problems, notably the use of interviews and their grants-in-aid annually, each one month in duration, for research in the integration with the more traditional materials of the historian. humanities in any field appropriate to the collections. Awards are Inquiries and letters of application should be sent to Horace Freeland $1000.00 each. The Memorial Library is distinguished in almost every Judson, Director of the Center for History of Recent Science and area of scholarship. It boasts world-renowned collections in the history Research Professor of History, The George Washington University, ofscience from the Middle Ages through the Enlightenment, one of the Washington, DC 20052. Applications should be brief, with an largest American collections of avant-garde "Little Magazines,"a rapidly account of research interests, suggestions for possible topics, and vita, growing collection ofAmerican women writers to 1920, ofScandinavian and should be supported by three letters of reference. Deadline is May and Germanic literatures, of Dutch post-Reformation theology and 30, 1997. Telephone: 202 994-1670 or410 889-4581. Facsimile: 410 church history, of French political pamphlets of the sixteenth and 889-4581 . E-mail: hfjudson@gwis2 .eire. gwu.edu seventeenth centuries, among many other fields. Generally, applicants must have the Ph.D. or be able to demonstrate a record of solid intellectual accomplishment. Foreign scholars, and graduate students PRIZES who have completed all requirements except the dissertation, are eligible. The grants-in-aid are designed to help provide access to UW-Madison Paul Bunge Prize 1999 Library resources for people who live beyond commuting distance, that is, for scholars who reside outside a seventy-five mile radius of Madison. The German Chemical Society extends an invitation internationally for The grantee is expected to be in residence during the term of the award, applications for the 1999 Paul Bunge Prize of the Hans R. J enemann July 1998 page 35

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Foundation, administered by the Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker history ofmedicine. The award is given for an outstanding, unpublished (German Chemical Society) and the Deutsche Bunsen-Gesellschaft fur essay on any topic in the history ofmedicine. The essay must be the result Physikalische Chemie (German Bunsen Society for Physical Chemistry). of original research or show an unusual appreciation and understanding The award, consisting ofl 0. 000 D M, will honor outstanding publications of problems in the history of medicine. The winner will be invited to written in German, English, or French, in all the fields of the history of attend the 1999 meeting of the American Association for the History of scientific instruments. In addition to a scientific paper, applications Medicine from 5-9 May 1999 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where should include a curriculum vitae and - if available - a list of the the medal will be conferred. Reasonable travel expenses for the winner applicant's publications . Deadline for application is September 30, will be defrayed. Students must be enrolled in a graduate program other 1997. Applications may be sumitted for one's own work or for the work than medical school at the time ofsubmission (those students currently ofanother. The advisory council of the Hans R. Jenemann Foundation eligible for the Association's Osler Medal competition for medical will decide the prize-winner, and the award will be made in 1999. The students are not eligible for the Shryock Medal). Interested students prize is named after the most important constructor of analytical, assay, must obtain guidelines and an application form from the Shryock and high-performance precision balances in the second half of the 19th Medal Committee chair: Thomas P. Gariepy, Ph.D., History and century, Paul Bunge. Information is available at German Chemical Philosophy of Science Program, Stonehill College, 320 Washington Society, Public Relations Department, P.O. Box 900440, D-60444 Street, Easton, MA02357-1135. Please obtain these materials early. Frankfurt/Main, Germany. Telephone, *69/7917-325, fax *69-7917- Essays must be postmarked no later than 1 February 322, E-mail [email protected] Third World Academy Of Sciences (TWAS) History Of Science Jerry Stannard Memorial Award Prize

The Department of History, at the University of Kansas, announces The Third World Academy of Sciences History of Science Prize was the 1999 competition for the annual award in honor of the late established in 1987. It is awarded for the best research essay highlighting Professor Jerry Stannard. The purpose of the award is to encourage the work of a scientist from a country of the Third World prior to the research by young scholars in the fields that Professor Stannard made 20th Century. The Third World Academy of Sciences is pleased to his own: namely, the history of materia medica, medicinal botany, invitesubmissionofessaystobeconsideredforaFOURTHHISTORY pharmacy, and folklore of drug therapy before the 1700s. Each year a OF SCIENCE PRIZE to be awarded in 1999. Regulations The cash award will be made to the author of an outstanding published or research essays should summarise the major achievements of a Third unpublished scholarly study in those fields. In 1999 the award will be World Scientist prior to the 20th Century, whose work has not been $500. The competition is open to graduate students and to recent hitherto clearly recognised. It should indicate the impact of the recipients of a doctoral degree (the Ph.D. degree or an equivalent), scientist's contributions on his/her community and, where relevant, conferred not more than three years before the competition deadline. establish their influence on modern scientific thought. Only Manuscripts must be in English, French, or German. Only one paper unpublished essays will be considered. The manuscript must be by any author may be submitted in any given year. Each entry should written in the English language and in typewritten form. The length be typewritten, double- spaced, and no longer than 50 pages, including of the essay should be berween about 20,000 and 50,000 words. The notes, bibliography, and appendices. Entrants should keep copies of competition is open to scholars both from the Third World and their manuscripts, since manuscripts submitted will not be returned. elsewhere. Essays should be sent to the Third World Academy of Each manuscript must be accompanied by the following: (a) a one­ Sciences no later than 1 December 1998 at the address given below. page abstract of the paper in English; (b) a current curriculum vitae of All essays satisfying the above conditions will be judged by an the author; and (c) a letter of recommendation from an established International Committee ofexperts in the History ofScience appointed scholar in the field. Entrants who are resident in the United States of by the Third World Academy of Sciences. The History of Science America are also requested to indicate their home address and social Prize consists of a cheque in the amount ofUS$10,000 and a plaque security number. Entries must be received no later than 15 February and will be awarded in 1999 at a special ceremony. Enquires and 1999. The award will be announced on or about 15 May 1999. All submissions to be made to: Ms. Helen Grant The Third World manuscripts and correspondence should be addressed to: The Stannard Academy of Sciences (TWAS) History of Science Prize Enrico Fermi Award Committee, Department ofHistory, Wescoe Hall3001, The Building-Via Beirut 6 C/0 ICTP, P.O. Box 586, 34100 Trieste, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045-2130 Italy. Phone: (int. +39 40) 2240 -387 Telefax: (int. +39 40) 224559 E-Mail: [email protected] Shryock Medal Essay Contest 1999 Robert Troupe Paine Prize Graduate students in the United States and Canada are invited to enter the Shryock Medal Essay Contest. The medal honors Richard Harrison Harvard University Press awards the Robert Troupe Paine Prize once Shryock (1893-1972), a pioneer among historians interested in the every four years for the best book written on a designated subject and page 36 History of Science Society Newsletter DIBNER Jobs, Fellowships/Grants, & Prizes INSTITUTE FOR THE published by Harvard University Press. Royalties and extra sales HISTORY income are paid in addition to an award of$3000. For the prize to be OF SCIENCE awarded in 1998, the topic is "The History of the Natural Sciences." AND To be eligible, a manuscript must be submitted between January 1, 1964 and December 31, 1997, and accepted for publication by the TECHNOLOGY Press. It must be an original, previously unpublished, book-length work on a topic within the broad area of the natural sciences. Its continued ftom page 24 contribution may be in the area ofsignificant new research, exposition for the interested layman, or innovative approaches to instruction. Diane Greco, MIT, is a magna cum laude graduate of Brown The Press welcomes manuscripts from the entire academic community University with a dual degree in English and American Literature and for consideration for the prize and for publication within the HUP in Philosophy. Her dissertation focuses on Friedrich Gauss's work in science publishing program. For details, contact Michael G. Fisher, terrestial magnetism, his search for unifYing principles through the Executive Editor for Science and Medicine, Harvard University Press, construction of new instruments, and the role Gauss played in the 79 Garden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138. Goettingen scientific community early in the 19th century.

Morris D. Forkosch Prize-Journal of the History ofldeas Hannah Landecker, MIT, received herBS in Cell and Developmental Biology from the University of British Columbia, Canada. She is The Journal of the History of Ideas awards each year the Morris D. Forkosch Prize fora book in intellectual history, the stipend now being working on the history of research in tissue culture in experimental raised to $2000. Submissions are limited to the first book published biology. Her thesis is titled, "Technologies of Living Substance: A by any author and to books published in English (no translations or History of Tissue Culture in 20th Century Experimental Biology." collections) pertaining to one or more of the major disciplines associated with "intellectual history" broadly conceived: viz., history Robert Martello, MIT, received a B.S. from MIT with a major in (including the history of various arts and sciences), philosophy Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science and an M.S. in Civil and (including the philosophy of science, aesthetics, and other fields), Environmental Engineering. His dissertation, entitled, "Paul Revere's political thought (including economics, social science, and Last Ride: The Road to Rolling Copper," is a study of Paul Revere's anthropology), and literature (including literary criticism and theory). lifelong technological education and his development, at the age of65, The judges will favor publications displaying sound scholarship, of America's first copper rolling mill. original conceptualization, and significant chronological and interdisciplinary scope. The four-person committee must select from Andrew Robertson, Harvard University, received the A.B. m a vast range of publications; and it will be necessary to narrow the Engineering Sciences at Dartmouth College and a B.E./ M.E. m choice by maintaining the highest scholarly standards as well as depending in part on recommendations ofpublishers, who are requested Computer/Electrical Engineering from the Thayer School of to supply four copies of the book to the members of the committee. Engineering, Dartmouth College. He is the author of "Technology We ask publishers to assist us in this process by limiting their and Culture Revisited: Postwar Discussions of Quality and nominations to a maximum of two books published in 1998. Automation," Social Science Japan 11 (1997). In his dissertation he Nominations must arrive at the addresses of the committee members compares the development of feedback technologies in the United by 3 1 December 1998. The winner will be announced in May 1999. States and Japan during the prewar, wartime, and postwar periods. Former winners of the Forkosch prize include David M Rabban, Free Speech in its Forgotten Years, 1870-1920 (1997),J.E. Merdinger, John Symons, Boston University, received the B.A., cum laude, from Rome and the African Church in the Time of Augustine (1997), Connecticut College,where he majored in Philosophy and Asian Dennis Des Chene, Physiologia: Natural Philosophy in Late Aristotelian Studies. For his dissertation he will write a conceptual history of and Cartesian Thought (1996), Mitchell G. Ash, Gestalt Psychology experimental psychology entitled "Recollecting and Representing: in German Culture (1995). Historical Perspectives on the Scientific Explanation of Memory." For further information, contact Professor Donald R. Kelley, Editor, Journal of the History ofldeas, 88 College Ave., New Brunswick, NJ Gerald A. Ward, Boston University, is a graduate of University of 08901-8542, Telephone (732) 932-1227, Fax (732) 932-8708, e­ Wisconsin-Milwaukee and received an ALM, summa cum laude in mail: [email protected] History of Science, Harvard Extension School. His dissertation is titled "Francis Bacon and the Trading Companies: How Travel, Commerce, and New World Colonization Helped Make the Great lnstauration." July 1998 page 37

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II International Multidisciplinary defines California's past and its future pros­ Israel. For panel and registration information, Congress: Women, Science and pects. Exploring the implications ofthe 150th contact: Stan Shostak,[email protected], (fux) Technology anniversary of the 1848 discovery of gold in (412) 624-4759. 17-19 July 1998, Buenos Aires, California and the signing of the Treaty of Argentina, Guadalupe Hidalgo, the conference will cul­ Problems in the Historiography of ORGANIZED BY: RedArgentinade Ginero, minate by looking at the co-mingling of the Recent Science, Technology and Ciencia y Tecnologma "RAGCYT" green and gold cultures as the millennium Medicine (Argentinean Net on Gender, Science and approaches. It will be sponsored in part by 19-23 August 1998, Roskilde University, Technology) the California Council for the Humanities, Denmark the American Society for Environmental The history ofrecent science, technology and LOCATION: Museo Roca Vicente Lspez History, U.C. Berkeley's College of Natural medicine (STM) is a rapidly expanding and 2220, Buenos Aires, Argentina Resources, U.C. Santa Cruz's Divisions of highly cross-disciplinary area that engages Humanities and Social Sciences, and the scholars in fields such as philosophy of sci­ INFORMATION: RedArgentinade Ginero, Winslow Foundation. For more information ence, sociology of STM, social studies of Ciencia y T ecnologma "RAGCYT ," Instituto about both the conference and associated scientific knowledge (SSK), and general his­ Interdisciplinario de Estudios de Ginero, short course, please write to: Green and Gold tory of science, technology and medicine Facultad de Filosofma y Letras Universidad Conference, c/o Carolyn Merchant, Envi­ itself. The area also attracts a growing num­ de Buenos Aires, Puan 470, 4to. Piso oficina ronmental Science, Policy, and Management, ber of science journalists, and has the atten­ 460, 1406 Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 207 Giannini Hall, U niversiry of California, tion of practicing scientists. The first Argentina. Fax: + 54 1 432 0121 Correo Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-3310, or bye­ international conference devoted to prob­ electrsnico: [email protected] Internet: mail: greengold@nature. berkeley.edu lems in the historiography of recent STM http:/ /www.filo.uba.ar was organized in Gothenburg, Sweden in Mid-Adantic Conference in the History 1994. In the interim, a number of new and Science in Theistic Contexts: Cognitive of Science, Medicine and Technology important works in the history of recent Dimensions 31 July-2 August 1998 Baltimore, MD STM have appeared, and new (sometimes 21-25 July 1998 We at Johns Hopkins invite you to join us at fierce) discussions have taken place. This This Pascal Centre conference will analyze a conference of graduate students from the being a working conference, the number of and evaluate the internal role of theistic reli­ Mid-Atlantic region interested in the History participants is limited to around 35. There gious beliefs in the natural sciences and math­ of Science, Medicine, and Technology. The will be time for 15-20 paper presentations; ematics. It is intended for those with an basic purpose of this conference is to foster other participants are supposed to serve as interest in the relationship between science collegial interaction between the graduate commentators, panelists, etc. Proposals for and religious belief. For information on pa­ students of the many fine programs in the papers will be reviewed by the Steering Com­ per submission and/or registration, please History ofScience (writ large) in this region. mittee in co-operation with an International contact Jitse van der Meer at: (905) 648- DEADLINES: Please submit an abstract of Advisory Program Panel. All applicants are 2139, (fax) (905) 648-2134, no more than 300 words (if for a talk) or no requested to send in a 200 word abstract. [email protected]. more than 500 words (iffora working session) Abstracts should be sent to: Thomas to us by MAY15. Abstracts maybe submitted Soderqvist, Division of Philosophy and Green and Gold: California's Environ­ electronically to [email protected], Theory of Science, Department of Commu­ ments - Memories and Visions or you may submit them by mail to: Mid­ nication, Roskilde University, P.O. Box260, 30 July-2 August 1998, University of Atlantic Conference Organizing Committee, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark, so that they California, Santa Cruz Department of the History of Science, arrive before 15 December 1997. Selected From July 30 to August 2, 1998, the Univer­ Medicine, and Technology, Johns Hopkins participants will be notified by 1 February sity of California will host a four-day public U niversiry, Ames Hall #2163400 N. Charles 1998. Draft manuscripts for precirculation conference: Green and Gold: California's Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. among the participants are due on 1 June, Environments-Memories and Visions Held 1998. A few stipends for travel and accom­ on the beautiful Santa Cruz campus, with its International Society for the Study of modation are available for those who cannot redwoods, fields, and ocean views, it will European Ideas Conference obtain other funds. recapture California's past environments, 16-21 August 1998, Haifa University, explore their transformation, and imagine Israel 216th American Chemical Society their future. Through an examination of the The Sixth Conference of the International National Meeting green culture of the pre-Gold Rush era and Society for the Study of European Ideas (IS­ 23-27 August 1998, Boston, MA the formation of the Golden State and its SEI), entitled, Twentieth Century European The Women Chemists Committee and the culture of gold, participants will explore the Narratives: Tradition and Innovation, will meet Division of the History of Chemistry of the unique blend of nature and culture that the 16-21 August 1998, Haifa University, ACS invite papers for the symposium "Contri- page 38 History of Science Society Newsletter

Future Meetings butions ofWomen to Chemistry." Papers are information, contact the conference orga­ September, and continue with activities the oral presentations, and each speaker is allotted nizer: Prof. Dr. Jorg Schonert, Literatur­ entire weekend of 12-13 September (the 30 minutes, including time for questions. Pa­ wissenschaftliches Seminar der Universitat weekend after Labor Day). September is a pers may also be given as posters at Sci-Mix, the Hamburg, Von-Melle-Park 6, 20146 Ham­ lovely month in Seattle, one of the three meeting's poster session for all ACS divisions, burg, (tel) 040 4123-4811 (-4813), (fax) 040 months that are *not* part of the 9-month though that is not necessary. Anyone inter­ 4123-4785. Seattle rain festival. The meeting will be held ested in the topic of women in chemistry is in the new Physics/Astronomy Building ofthe invited to submit a paper, and speakers do not INHIGEO History of Geology Congress University of Washington (check http:// need to be members of ACS or chemists to September 1998, Neufchatel, Switzerland www.washington.edu to set the scene and participate in the symposium. The deadline for Congress languages: French and English. www. phys. washington. edu/Departmen t/ an abstract (up to 150 words) on an ACS Registration fee: 75 Swiss francs (100 Frafter tour/ for the building, including its large wall Abstract Form (available at theACS website or April, 1998); 20 Fr for accompanying mem­ dial). The University is on the shore of Lake in most chemistry departments) is May 1, bers. Accommodation fees per night in Washington and about five miles from 1998. The organizers would also appreciate Neuchatel: ranging from 30 Fr (student ac­ downtown Seattle, five miles from Puget receiving titles of all papers by April17, 1998. commodation with breakfast) to 290 Fr Sound, one hour from the ferry to the beautiful For further information contact Mary F. Single­ (luxury hotel with breakfast). Field excursion San Juan Islands, and two hours' drive from ton, 597 Gerard Ct., Pleasanton, CA 94566, in Glarus Canton, Klausen Pass, Lake Lucerne the Olympic and Cascade Mountains. The (510) 462-1496, [email protected]; or Ri­ (September 7-8) 300 Fr (approx., including meeting will include a Swap Meet and Show chard E. Rice, General Education Program, accommodation, food, and transport). & Tell session, a bus tour of -10-12 dials in James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA N euchatel conference (September 9-11) Field Seattle (for a list as of 1996 see 22807, (540) 568-2847, fax: (540) 568-2913, excursion (Vaud and V alais, Arve valley, www.sundials.co. uk! -seattle.htm), a banquet [email protected]. Chamonix, Bex salt mines) (September 12- overlooking Puget Sound with live Renaissance 14): 400-500 Fr (approx.). Registration fee music on the topic of time and sundials (!), Advancing Geological Knowledge of the includes: afternoon excursion in Neuchatel and ofcourse talks on all aspects ofgnomonics. Carpathian-Balkan Region in the region (viewing Neocomian type-locality, A full schedule will be sent to all registrants in Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries structural features, glacial phenomena, etc.); August. Proposals for papers are now being 30 August-2 September 1998, lunches; coffees; conference abstracts. An accepted, whether in oral or display format. Geocenter, University of Vienna invited lecture on the work of Emile Argand Topics may include any aspect of dialing­ This symposium will form part of the activi­ will be delivered by Professor A.M.C. Seng· r, history, art, science, culture, design, fabrication, tiesoftheXVIth Congress ofthe Carpathian­ University oflstanbul. There will also be an and calculation. The final deadline will be 10 Balkan Geological Association. For further historical exhibition on display at the Uni­ August, but earlier expressions of interest will information, contact: Either Organizing versity ofNeuchatel. Conference President: greatly aid in planning. Along with your Committee, XVI Congress of the CBGA, Professor RudolfTrfmpy, assisted by Profes­ registration form, please send your title, a brief Geological Survey of Austria, sors Jean-Paul Schaer and Henri Masson. summary (100 words max), proposed length Rasumofskygasse 23, PO Box 127, A-1031, Abstracts of papers should be submitted to of time (if oral) or required display space, and Vienna (Fax: 431 712567 456; email: Professor Schaer by January 31, 1998. Ac­ any audio-visual needs other than an overhead [email protected]); Or Dr. Endre ceptances of papers will be notified by March projector, VCR, or slide projector (all ofwhich Dudich, Geological Institute of Hungary, 15. (N.B. 1 Swiss franc is approximately will be available). We also plan on having a PO Box 106, H-1142, Budapest, Hungary equivalent to US$0.7.) For further informa­ swap/sales session ofgnomonica (dials, books, (Fax: 361 2510703; email: [email protected]). tion, contact: Professor Jean-Paul Schaer, gadgets)-please let us know if you plan to Congress language: English. Registration fee: U niversite de Neuchatel, Institut de Geologie, bring more than a small amount to this session. US$130. Range of accommodation fees per Emile-Argand 11, 2007 Neuchatel, Switzer­ We will try to accomodate all who wish to night: US$25 (student hotels)-US$200 land (Fax: 41 32 7182601; email: contribute, but time constraints may mean (luxury hotels). Five Pre-Congress field ex­ sabine.robert@geol. unine.ch). that some proposed oral papers must become cursions (not historically oriented) are avail­ "posters," and others will have to be shortened. able (August 24-29), and one Post-Congress North American Sundial Society For those coming from overseas, there is the (September 3-11). 11-13 September 1998, Seattle, WA possibility that we may be able to waive the The fourth annual meeting of the North registration fee of $11 0; please inquire if you Science of Literature and Studies in AmericanS undial Society (NASS) will be held are interested in this possibility. For registration Science Conference for the first time on the West Coast. A group form and further information about the September 1998, Heidelberg, Germany of Seattle diallists promise to put on a great meeting, contact Tom Kreyche at 206-726- The official language ofthis conference, spon­ meeting in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. 9838 or [email protected] or 2602 E Aloha sored by the Deutsche Forschungs­ The meeting will begin with an informal get­ St,Seattle, WA98112USA, or Woody Sullivan gemeinschaft, will be German. For more together on the evening of Friday, 11 at206-543-7773 (daytime) or 206-784-1052 July 1998 page 39

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(evenings) or [email protected]. forum for graduate students who wish to per/panel proposals are due November 1, This meeting is open to nonmembers, but we present papers, interact with colleagues, and 1997; notification ofacceptance will be made encourage you to join. NASS was established discuss topics of concern across a variety of by February 1, 1998. Conference organizers in 1994, currently has several hundred disciplines. The Program Committee seeks plan to publish a proceedings. Further in­ members (including many outside of North proposals for individual papers related to the quiries and requests for additional informa­ America), and publishes a quarterly journal, History, Philosophy, and Sociology of Sci­ tion may be addressed to Aviation History "Compendium." For more information about ence, Technology, and Medicine from the Conference, Conference and Events, Rm. NASS and membership, contact: Sara ancient period to the present. Please mail, E180 Student Union, Wright State Univer­ Schechner Genuth (Secreatry), email or fax a one-page abstract for a 15-20 sity, Dayton OH 45434-0001. [email protected] or 1142 Loxford Terrace, minute paper and brief c.v. postmarked by Silver Spring, MD 20901 USA. July 1, 1998 to: Mark Largent, Program in Oral History Association Annual History of Science and Technology, Tate Meeting Phineas Gage 150th Anniversary Laboratory of Physics, 116 Church Street 15-18 October 1998, Buffalo, New York Commemoration S.E. , Minneapolis, MN 55455. Tel.: (612) The Oral History Association invites propos­ 12-13 September 1998,Cavendish, 626-8722, Fax: (612) 624-4578. A registra­ als for papers and presentations for its 1998 Vermont tion fee of $20 is required by conference annual meeting, to be held October 15-18 in On 13th, September 1848, Phineas Gage had attendees. For more information on trans­ Buffalo, New York. The theme of the meeting much of the left frontal lobe of his brain portation or inexpensive lodging write to the is "Crossing the Boundary, Crossing the Line: destroyed when an accidental explosion drove above address or check out the Mephistos Oral History on the Border. Proposals that a 3ft. 7in. long, 1 1/4 inch diameter tamping web site (http:/ /home.att.net/ ~Olorin/ relate to mediations among diverse communi­ iron through his head. He survived for nearly mephistos/ meph2.htm). ties; class, ethnic, racial, and gender perspec­ 111/2 years but with such a marked change to tives; interdisciplinary approaches; his personality he was said to be "no longer The Future of the Humanities in the transnational issues; migration and immigra­ Gage." His case is one of the most famous in Digital Age tion; transgressions; new frontiers in technol­ medical history and one of the first to throw 25-28 September 1998, Bergen, Norway ogy; lesbian and gay history; relationships in light on thehigherfunctionsofthe brain. Next The conference is an initiative of the interviewing; marginality; oral history and year the 150th. Anniversary of his accident is SOCRATES/ERASMUS thematic network received historical wisdom; shifting borders in to be commemorated in Cavendish, Vermont, project on Advanced Computing in the oral history; and ethical and legal boundaries the town where Gage sustained his injury. A Humanities and the SOCRATES ODL are especially encouraged. Proposals on other varied program of activities has been arranged project EUROLITERATURE. The event is topics are also welcomed. The Program Com­ including a Symposium devoted to what has supported by the European Commission, the mittee invites proposals from oral history prac­ been learned about the functions ofthe frontal Norwegian Ministry of Education, the titioners in a wide variety of disciplines and lobes over the last century and a half, and the University of Bergen and the City of Bergen. settings, including academic institutions; unveiling of a commemorative plaque. Up­ Main topics are humanities in the information museums, historical societies, archives, and dated information on all aspects of the pro­ society, international sharing of resources, libraries; community organizations; media gram, including the Symposium, will be found curriculum innovation in the humanities, professionals; and independent historians. We at the HSS Conference Web Page: http:// the virtual university, and international also encourage proposals from graduate stu­ weber. u.washington.edu/ ~ hssexec/ meetings. humanities scholarship facilities. For more dents and from those involved in both Inquiries may also be made by e-mail to information, please consult http:/ I precollegiate and postsecondary teaching. Ses­ [email protected] or to www.futurehum.uib.no or contact: sions may address the many uses oforal history [email protected] or by fax: + 61 3 [email protected] in media such as film, video, radio, exhibi­ 9244 6858. tions, drama, and new electronic media. Simi­ Aviation History Conference larly, while sessions may be organized in the 17th Annual Graduate Student Meeting 1-3 October 1998, Wright State Univer- customary panel format, we encourage pro­ for the History, Philosophy, and sity, Dayton, Ohio posals for roundtables, workshops, poster ses­ Sociology of Science, Technology and Planning is underway for a major conference sions, media and performance-oriented Medicine on aviation/aerospace history scheduled for presentations, off-site sessions, and other for­ 17-22 September 1998, October 1-3, 1998, at Wright State Univer­ mats that go beyond the boundaries of con­ Minneapolis, MN sity, Dayton, Ohio. Focusing on the first ventional conference presentation. We The 17th Annual Graduate Student Meeting century of powered flight, conference orga­ welcome proposals from other professional for the History, Philosophy, and Sociology of nizers are seeking individual paper and panel organizations, including state and regional Science, Technology, Medicine, and related proposals reflecting the following three the­ oral history associations affiliated with the fields will be held on September 17-20, 1998 matic areas: Flight and Society; Flight and Oral History Association, and proposals for in Minneapolis, MN. Mephistos is an annual Public Policy; and Flight Technology. Pa- presentations in French from French speaking page 40 History of Science Society Newsletter

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Canadians. OHA policy prevents those who (31 0) 206-9630, E-mail: [email protected]. lines for session and paper proposals set out will present papers at the 1997 annual meeting Email submissions are encouraged. by the Sociery's Committee on Meetings from doing so in 1998; such individuals, how­ and Programs. Electronic forms for confer­ ever, may serve as session chairs and commen­ Women, Science And Health In Post­ ence pre-registration will be uploaded to tators. Applicants must submit four copies of War North America: Comparative this site (http://weber. u. washington.edu/ the following: for full session proposals, a one­ Canadian-American Perspectives, 1940- ~ hssexec/index.html) in mid-summer. page description of the issues and questions 1980 (Forms will also be published in the July the session will address and one-page abstract 16-17 October 1998, York University, issue of the HSS Newsletter.) of each presentation; the name of the con­ Toronto, Ontario, Canada vener; suggested commentator(s) and short Women, Science And Health In Post-War A Feather on God's Breath: Hildegard of vitae, including institutional affiliation, mail­ North America: Comparative Canadian­ Bingen 900 Years Later ing address, phone numbers, and e-mail ad­ American Perspectives, 1940-1980 is the topic 23-24 October 1998, California State dresses for each presenter. Individual proposals of a special conference to be held at York University, San Bernardino should include a title, one-page abstract ofthe Universiry, Toronto, Ontario, Canada on This conference at California State University, presentation, and a short vita of the presenter. October 16-17 1998. Proposals for papers are San Bernardino commemorates the life and For further information or to submit propos­ welcomed on topics relating to rhe gendered works of Hildegard of Bingen. The Keynote als, contact: Debra Bernhardt Robert F. contours of scientific medicine, alternative Speaker will be Matthew Fox, and a special Wagner Labor Archives 70 Washington Square therapies, institutions and the state, as well as concertofHildegard'smusicwillbeperformed South, New York, NY 10012 (212) 998-2640 on women's experiences as patients, practitio­ by Anonymous 4. All related fields ofstudy are Fax: (212) 995-4070 e-mail (queries only) ners and policy-makers in post-World War II encouraged to participate. Call For Papers: bernhrdt@elmer1. bobst. nyu.edu or Cliff Kuhn Canada and/or the United States. Papers must abstract deadline, July 1, 1998. Send abstracts Department ofHistory Georgia State Univer­ consist of original work not already published to : Dr. Lanny Fields, History Dept., Califor­ siry Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 651-3255 Fax: or in press. Preference will be given to papers nia State U niversiry, 5 500 U niversiry Parkwap, (404) 651-1745, [email protected]. Proposal that address comparative themes or will facili­ San Bernardino, CA 92407. Special sessions deadline: December 15, 1997. tate comparative discussion. Please send a one­ organizers please send abstracts together, indi­ page abstract and brief c.v. by February 1, vidual abstracts will be organized into general Society for the History ofTechnology 1998 to: Dr. Georgina Feldberg, Director, sessions. For further information call: 909- Annual Meeting Centre for Health Studies, 214 York Lanes, 880-5 586, e-mail: [email protected]. edu, or 15-18 October 1998, Baltimore, MD York Universiry, 4700 Keele St., North York, [email protected] The program committee welcomes propos­ Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3 Phone: 416-736- als for individual papers and sessions on 5941 Fax: 416-736-5986. The History of Heritage of Scientific topics related to all facets of the histoiy of Information Systems technology, especially topics before the twen­ History of Science Society Annual Oct. 23-25, 1998, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania tieth century. Proposals for individual pa­ Meeting The American Sociery for Information Sci­ pers must include: 1) a one page abstract, 21-25 October 1998, Kansas City, ence (ASIS), the Chemical Heritage Founda­ and 2) a one page curriculum vitae, includ­ Missouri tion, and a number of other organizations ing a current postal and e-mail address. The History of Science Sociery invites pro­ announce a call for papers for the conference Proposals for complete sessions must in­ posals for sessions and/ or papers for presen­ "The History ofHeritage ofScientific Infor­ clude 1) a description ofthe session's theme; tation at its 1998 Annual Meeting, to be mation Systems," to be held Oct. 23-25, 2) a list of the presenters' names and paper held at the Hyatt Regency Crown Centerin 1998 in Pittsburgh, PA. Deadline for sub­ titles; 3) a one page abstract and one page Kansas City, Missouri. Session and paper mission of papers for presentation will be c.v. for each of the presenters; 4) a one page proposal forms are available from the HSS June 1, 1998. However, several "scholar­ c.v. for the commentator, chairperson, and Executive Office, and will be published in ships" will be offered for these submitted session organizer, if she or he is not partici­ the January issue of the HSS Newsletter. papers and anyone interested in applying for pating in the session. The session descrip­ Electronic submissions via the HSS website this rype ofsupport should submit a paper by tion should indicate the individual papers's are strongly recommended; however, all elec­ April 1, 1998. All submissions will be refer­ relevance to the session's theme. Send a tronic submissions must be accompanied by eed by a panel of experts and notification of copy of the complete proposal bearing a "hard copy" in the form of a proposal on acceptance will be given by July 15, 1998. post-mark or equivalent indication of sub­ paper. Further information about the meet­ Papers on a wide variery of topics related to mission date by April10, 1998, to: Brett D. ing will be posted as it becomes available. this theme are encouraged. If uncertain Steele, SHOT Program Chair, Department Electronic forms for session and paper pro­ whether an idea/paper fits the theme, please of History, 6265 Bunche Hall, Universiry posals are now available. Session and paper write directly to the conference chair noted of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA proposals are due in the HSS Executive below. Examples of possible topics are: his­ l 90095-1473, Phone: (310) 825-3888, Fax: Office 1 April1998. 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Future Meetings terns; history of specific scientific informa­ pology and Medicine, and Teaching and discussion about the contributions ofindustrial tion technologies; history of publishers of Research in Medical Humanities. For infor­ archeology to scholarship in other disciplines scientific information; history of ideas about mation, contact: Senora Isabel Morales, Tel. and about future prospect for the field. For scientific information; scientific and techni­ 5-529-7542 al44, FAX 5-526-3853, or Se­ more information, contact: Gray Fitzsimons, cal information systems or policy in indi­ nora Alica Gallegos, Tel. 5-6650889. Pro­ Park Historian, Lowell National Historic Park, vidual countries; historical and biblio- metric posal Submission Deadline: 30 July 1998; 67 Kirk Street, Lowell, MA 01852-1029, approaches to scientific information. Addi­ Registration Deadline: 30 September 1998 phone: 978-275-1724, fax: 978-275-1762, e­ tional details on the conference will be pro­ vided in later issues of the newsletter or may 50 Years of Clinical Trials: Past, Present mail: gray_firzsimons@nps .gov. be obtained from the Conference Chair: and Future Robert V. Williams, University of South 29-30 October 29-30 1998, London John Ray and His Successors: The Carolina, College of Library and Info. Sci­ The British Medical Association and British Clergyman as Biologist ence, Columbia, SC 29208, 803-777-2324, Medical Journal are sponsoring a conference 18-21 March 1999, Braintree, Essex, bobwil/@sc. edu. on the history, present and future of clinical England trials and therapeutic evaluation. The confer­ A joint conference of the John Ray Trust, the Science, Technology, and the Rise of ence aims to bring together historians, clini­ Institute of Biology' s History Committee Nature cal researchers and statisticians to exchange and the Society for the History of Natural 28 October-! November 1998, Halifax, knowledge and perspectives about therapeu­ History. John Ray (1627-1705) was one of Nova Scotia tic evaluation. Papers on the history of thera­ the most important biologists in the history 4S (Society for the Social Studies of Science) peutic evaluation over the last 150 years are of the subject and this conference will cel­ and ESAC (Environmental Studies Associa­ especially wanted. For information about ebrate all aspects of his life and work. He was tion of Canada) announce a call for papers for how to submit an abstract, contact Ms. Jane ordained and his religious beliefs informed "Science, Technology, and the Rise of Na­ Lewis, BMA/BMJ Conference Unit, BMA his work and were widely influential. The ture", a jointly sponsored conference to be House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H conference will go on to consider the British held from Wednesday, October 28 to Sunday, 9JP, UK,[email protected]. clergy (or their families) who were biologists November 1, 1998 at the Hotel Halifax in and their distinctive contributions to both Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Papers dealing Whither Industrial Archeology church and science. This would include the­ with any topic in the broadly defined field of 12-14 November 1998, Lowell National ology, social roles and individual biogra­ science and technology studies are appropri­ Historical Park, Lowell, MA phies. The third focus of the conference will ate, and papers on the substantive theme ofthe A special conference on the current state of be the current experience of people who are conference (the interface between science, tech­ practice in the field of industrial archeology both clerics and biologists. Keynote addresses nology and the environment) are particularly and on future directions for the discipline will will be given on each of these three themes. The conference will be held in Braintree, encouraged. Abstracts must be typed and not be held at Lowell, Massachusetts, November Essex-Ray's home town-coinciding with the exceed 300-500 words in length. Also include 12-14,1998. Joint!ysponsoredbytheSociety town's SOOth anniversary celebrations. as many ofthe following as possible: title ofthe for Industrial Archeology, Lowell National paper, name, present institutional affiliation Braintree has a train service from London, is Historic Park, and the Historic American (if any), preferred mailing address, work and close to theA12 and the M11, and is in easy Engineering Record, the conference will feature home phone numbers, fax number and email. reach of Stansted Airport. Call for papers: a series of commissioned presentations by Send this information to Gary Bowden, Pro­ Conference participants are invited to present gram Chair 4S/ESAC Conference, Depart­ some ofthe foremost practitioners ofindustrial papers. Please send an abstract (253 words) ment of Sociology, University of New archeology (lA) in the United States, Canada, by 1 March 1998 to Rev. Nigel Cooper, The Brunswick, P.O. Box4400,Fredericton, New and Europe. Topics will include critical Rectory, 40 Church Road, Rivenhall, Brunswick, Canada, E3B 5A3. Abstracts may reflections on the past quarter-century of Witham, Essex CMS 3PQ, UK. Tel (+44) also be submitted via fax (506-453-4659) or practice, public agencies and lA, theory and (0)1376 511161. E-mail: please leave mes­ email ([email protected]). Abstracts must be re­ interpretation in lA, education in lA, and new sages for Nigel Cooper' s attention on cgw23 @cam.ac.uk Register your interest to receive ceived by Friday, February 20, 1998. directions for lA. Those attending the further details by sending your contact de­ conference will be encouraged to participate in tails to Nigel Cooper as above. Mexican Society for the History and special "break-out" discussion groups to Philosophy of Medicine evaluate various issues stemming from the 30 October-2 November 1998, Goethe, Chaos, and Complexity: A formal presentations. Publication ofthe papers Queretaro, Mexico Symposium and commentary from the "break-out" sessions Themes will include Universal History of 9-10 April1999, Purdue University, Medicine, History of Mexican Medicine, is anticipated after the conference. The The recent trend in the natural sciences away Ethics and Philosophy of Medicine, Anthro- conference promises to provoke serious from Newtonian reductionism to holistic page 42 History of Science Society Newsletter J

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and contextual approaches has given new participants come from all over the country, years, and last met in North America in currency to Goethe's scientific thought and as well as from areas outside the USA. The Seattle in 1969. These Congresses are par­ work. Over the past few years, among other Junto is especially known for providing a ticularly notable in that they bring together things, parallels have been recognized between stimulating and supportive venue for graduate scientists not only from many countries, but student presentations and other works in also from many disciplines within the broad Goethean science and the bourgeoning progress. For more information about the research field of plant science, including disciplines often referred to as chaos theory Junto, contact Dick Overfield, phone 402- botany, mycology, plant ecology, horticul­ and complexity, and there even exists 554-2593, e-mail [email protected]. For ture, agriculture, and related fields. The in­ anecdotal evidence that Goethe variously information about the 1999 meeting, contact creasing knowledge about plants-their influenced the thinking of key figures in the history, growth, uses, interactions with other Marjorie Malley, phone 918-336-4537, e­ relatively brief history of these fields. organisms, and roles in the ecosystem-is mail [email protected]. Germanists have confirmed the presence of becoming progressively important to the sta­ such parallels in certain of Goethe's literary bility and sustainability of the human en­ Environmental History Across Boundaries texts and have begun to consider their deavor and, indeed, of all life on Earth. The 14-18 April1999, Tucson, Arizona XVI IBC is held under the auspices of the implications for his poetic work in general. The American Society for Environmental His­ International Union of Biological Sciences At present, however, such attempts remain tory announces the call for papers for its bien­ (IUBS), most recently through the Interna­ tentative and sporadic. The present nial meeting to be held in Tucson, Arizona, tional Association of Botanical and Myco­ symposium was conceived of as a means of April14-18, 1999. The theme will be "Envi­ logical Societies (IABMS) of the IUBS. The providing direction and focus for related ronmental History across Boundaries." Pro­ XVI IBC in St. Louis is being organized by endeavors. Papers are welcome that address posals should be postmarked by July 15, 1998. the whole North American botanical com­ For details, contact Edmund Russell (program any aspect of the topic of the symposium, munity, including botanical, mycological, chair), Technology, Culture, and Communi­ e.g., Goethe's philosophy of science in the and ecological societies, universities, botani­ cation, SEAS, Thornton HallA-237, Univer­ context ofchaos and complexity; his scientific cal research institutions, and other sponsors. sity of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22903 methodology in the light of the new The Scientific Program and most other events ([email protected], 804/982-2623). disciplines; the reciprocal relationship of the IBC will take place at the convention between his scientific and literary work(s) center ofSt. Louis, America's Center, during Long and Short Term Variability in the the week ofAugust 1-7, 1999. The Congress within the relevant framework; individual Sun's History and Global Change will convene at the Opening Session on Sun­ poetic texts as "hard" (real) or "soft" July, 1999 day, August 1st, with welcoming ceremo­ (metaphoric) models of chaos and/ or Session during the Assembly of the Interna­ nies, plenary lectures, and entertainment; complexity; the implications of specific tional Association of Geomagnetism and this will be followed by an all-Congress re­ literary works, so understood, for other areas Aeronomy (IAGA) in Birmingham, England ception. The Scientific Program will be pre­ of concern, such as history and society; or in July, 1999. This conference will address sented from August 2nd to 7th in plenary the possibility of a comprehensive synthesis even the limits, limitations, or ultimate lectures, interdisciplinary keynote symposia, ofscience studies across the variability in the justification of such inquiry. Given the general symposia, and poster sessions. All sun's history during the last centuries. Topics desirability of attracting interdisciplinary scientific sessions will end by 6:30 p.m., will include papers from history, archaeol­ participation, papers should be presented in leaving evenings free for social and cultural ogy, solar physics, astrophysics, aurora phys­ English. Please send proposals of one to two events, banquets, and receptions, which will ics, geophysics, meteorology and pages for papers of thirty minutes' length by be held in various venues around St. Louis. environmental aspects. It deals with the so­ The Congress will conclude with a closing September 1st to: Herbert Rowland, called Minima in the Sun's History (Spoerer­ session on Saturday, August 7th, which will Department of Foreign Languages and , Maunder-, LaLande-, and Wolf Minima) include award ceremonies and the General Literatures, Purdue University, West and other variabilities during the centuries. Assembly meeting of the IABMS. The No­ Lafayette, IN 47907, Campus phone: 765- Deadline for abstracts is 15 January, 1999. menclature Section will be held the week 496-1685 FAX: 765-494-1700 e-mail: For further details contact the convener, Dr. prior to the Congress Ouly 26 to 30) at the [email protected] Wilfried Schroeder, Hechelstrasse 8, D- Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis. Re­ 28777 Bremen-Roennebeck, Germany. ceptions, field trips, excursions, and other Midwest Junto Annual Meeting social events will also be planned prior to, 9-11 April1999, Bartlesville, Oklahoma XVI International Botanical Congress during, and after the Congress. More infor­ The Midwest Junto is an informal 1-7 August 1999, St. Louis, Missouri mation on the conference, including a call for organization open to all persons interested in The International Botanical Congress (IBC) symposia, is available on the Web: http:// the history of science, technology, is a major convention ofscientists from around www.ibc99 .org/. mathematics, and medicine. Although annual the world to discuss new research in the plant meetings are held in the midwestern states, sciences. The IBC is held only once every six July 1998 page 43

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4th European Physical Society and about accommodation refer to the will be decided on the General Assembly of Conference on the History of Physics, conference website: www.cilea.it/volta99 or the International Committee of Historical ''Volta and the History of Electricity" email: [email protected]. Sciences in August 1997. The high number 11-15 September 1999, Como-Pavia of sessions and the numerous suggestions The Interdivisional History ofPhysics Group Challenging Rhetorics: Cross­ from all over the world will assure that the of the European Physical Society, together Disciplinary Sites of Feminist Discourse programme is both varied and stimulating. with the Commision on the History of 7-9 October 1999, Minneapolis In addition to the regular sessions, 22 Modern Physics of the DHS-IUPHS, is The Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Affiliated International Organisations and holding its Fourth Conference at the Como Writing at the University of Minnesota 18 Internal Committees will hold their "A. Volta" Centre for Scientific Culture and announces a call for papers for the Second meetings during the Congress. These at Pavia University. Papers for conference Biennial International Feminism(s) and organisations and committees are dedicated presentation and for inclusion in the Rhetoric(s) Conference "Challenging to the study ofa wide range ofhistorical fields Preceedings need to be submitted in their Rhetorics: Cross-Disciplinary Sites of and topics, from historical demography and final form by the deadline of May 1st, 1999. Feminist Discourse," October 7-9, 1999, in numismatics to the history of international For details about submission, format and Minneapolis. We invite 250-word proposals relations. English and French will be the style of papers, for all scientific information that share theories about and examples of official languages of the Congress, and on the two conferences and about new discourse practices emerging as a result simultaneous Norwegian Historical accommodation refer to the conference of feminist scholarship across the disciplines Association and the translation will be website: www.cilea.it/volta99 or email: in the academy. For further information, provided for all plenary sessions. The [email protected]. contact Hildy Miller at e-mail International Congresses of Historical [email protected] or see our web site Sciences function as comprehensive surveys 4th International History, Philosophy of new trends and developments within and Science Teaching Conference and various historical disciplines. They also serve 8th European History and Physics International Congress of Historical as an arena for critical debate about central Teaching Conference, Sciences themes ofcurrent scholarship and the pioneer "Science as Culture" 6-13 August 2000, Oslo, Norway fronts of historical research. At the same 15-19 September 1999, Pavia-Como The International Committee of Historical time, the Congress offers an occasion of Jointly organised by the Group around the Sciences has chosen Oslo, the capital of strengthening professional networks. In Science & Education journal and the EPS Norway, for the 19th International Congress order to ensure the widest possible History of Physics Group, the Conference of Historical Sciences, 6-13 August 2000, participation from al parts of the world, follows earlier very successful ones. Papers to The largest regular meetings of professional grants will be available for participants from be considered for journal publication (after historians from all over the world, these selected regions. On behalf ofall Norwegian standard review processes) need to be congresses take place every five years. Earlier historians, the plenary University of Oslo, submitted to the organisers by June 1, 1998. meetings have attracted up to 4,000 the Organizing Committee has the pleasure Papers for conference presentation and for participants. Already now we ask you to of inviting you to Oslo in the year 2000. inclusion in the Proceedings, need to be reserve the second week ofAugust 2000. The Please send to: The 19th International submitted in their final form by the deadline Congress will consist of three major themes Congress ofHistorical Sciences, Department of May 1st, 1999. For details about of one full day each, 20 specialised themes ofHistory P.O. Box 1008 Blindern, N-0315 submission, format and style ofpapers, for all with half a day each and 25 roundtable Oslo, Norway. scientific information on the two conferences discussions. The exact themes ofthe sessions

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