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History and Sociology of Science

Uniquely Interdisciplinary

Our faculty uses the tools of the humanities and social sciences to study science, technology, medicine, and the environment.

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HSS Workshop: Eric Gurevitch

Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Asian Studies & Department of History, Vanderbilt University
Feb 3, 2025 at - | 392 Cohen Hall

Big-Enough Histories of Science: Three Stories from Early Modern South Asia: In the middle of the sixteenth century, the Portuguese physician Garcia da Orta travelled across the Indian Ocean. During his time in…



HSS Workshop: Brad Bolman

School of Historical Studies, Institute for Advanced Study
Feb 17, 2025 at - | 392 Cohen Hall

Dank Cultivation: Cave Mushrooms, International Commerce, and Underground Knowledge



Theories of History Discussion Group

Professor Zehra Hashmi
Mar 3, 2025 at - | HSS Lounge, 351 Cohen Hall

Faculty and graduate student open-ended discussion group exploring major themes, topics, and puzzles in the history of science, technology, medicine, and the environment. Each month focuses on a different theme, with…