Events

From Rachel Carson to ACT UP, explore how scientists and activists have shaped discovery and created change.

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

Penn Museum conservator Julia Commander explains how museums manage to assemble massive objects and structures indoors.

This “drop-in” tour highlights the science of natural dyes and textiles, the technology behind synthetic clothing, and the impact of fashion on human health and the environment.

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

Join us for special gallery tours and hands-on activities as part of Welcome America’s Philly Holiday Experience.

This virtual training workshop introduces researchers to oral history and research interview methodologies.

Kenan Sahin will trace the legacy of ADL and its implications for the future of R&D in the United States.

Join us for an exciting lecture and soap-making demonstration by historian Julian Silverman, inspired by the historical science spectacles of Michael Faraday and the Royal Society.

This ACS Webinar will examine possible uses of GLP-1 agonists including PCOS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s addiction, liver disease, and even some types of cancer.

This virtual training workshop introduces researchers to oral history and research interview methodologies.

The 2024 Cain Conference will explore how the stories of diverse scientists can empower young girls and people of color to see themselves as valuable contributors to the STEM fields.

This virtual training workshop introduces researchers to oral history and research interview methodologies.