History of Chemistry

NOT PUBLISHED

Subject:

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Physics

Semester and Year:

Spring 2016

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The selected list of resources below provide a primer on the history of chemistry.

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Science History Institute

Resource for the history of influential innovators and discoveries. Preserves and interprets the history of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences. Also provides information on or access to an archive, library, fellowship program, digital content, museum, and conference center.

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National Historic Chemical Landmarks

From the American Chemical Society, this site lists places identified as historical chemical landmarks in the United States. The site also includes a timeline, map and "this week in chemical history" feature.

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Center for History of Physics (AIP)

Division of the American Institute of Physics that supports scholarly efforts to document, investigate, and understand the nature and origin of developments in modern physics and their impact on society.

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