History

Advanced Historical Literature: History of Science, Technology and Medicine

A reading course in a field of the professor’s specialty. Introduces the student to the sources and literature of the field in question. Written work as prescribed by the instructor.

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Historical Literature: History of Science

A reading course in a general area of history, specifically designed to prepare M.A. candidates for their comprehensive examination fields, but also appropriate for Ph.D. students seeking broad preparation. Introduces the student to the sources, historiography, and general literature of the field in question.

May 30, 2008
<em>Disrupting Science</em> by Kelly Moore

Disrupting Science by Kelly Moore

In the gateway seminar to the Technology and Society PhD emphasis, which this quarter is being led by Bruce Bimber, there was a discussion a few weeks back on the ethics of scientific participation in various kinds of military research. As luck would have it, I had been planning to read Disrupting Science by Kelly Moore...

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Tracking the Origins and History of Digital Information
Mar 13, 2008

Tracking the Origins and History of Digital Information

Professor James Frew's talk explores the idea that scientists are increasingly being called upon to publish data as well as conclusions.

Tags: 2008, Digital information, History