Historical Projects and Presentations Recommended by HIST Members
General Interest: History of Chemistry
- Classic Chemistry - Compiled by Carmen Giunta
- This Week in the History of Chemistry - compiled by Carmen Giunta
- Database of Chemistry Birthdays and Anniversaries Excel spreadsheet compiled by Carmen Giunta
- Chemical
Genealogy Database at the Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign by Vera V Mainz and Gregory S Girolami
- HIST Tutorial on Tips and Advice for Starting Historical Research
Seth Rasmussen, Chair-Elect of the HIST Division, gave a HIST tutorial at the 2019 GLRM. If you are interested in starting research on a topic of interest in the history of chemistry, this powerpoint presentation will be an excellent beginning!
- Reissue of Index To The History of Chemistry in the Journal of Chemical Education, 1925-1990 prepared by Martin Saltzman and published by the Division in 1995. This is available as a searchable pdf and as an Excel spreadsheet.
- A History of Chemistry for High School Teachers
- The ACS has put together a series of videos featuring members of technical divisions to aid in division member recruitment. Carmen Giunta agreed to speak for HIST. To view the video click HERE.
Seth Rasmussen, Chair-Elect of the HIST Division, gave a HIST tutorial at the 2019 GLRM. If you are interested in starting research on a topic of interest in the history of chemistry, this powerpoint presentation will be an excellent beginning!