H-PhysicalSciences provides a communication channel and resource nexus for historians of the physical sciences. Its topical scope covers the physical sciences broadly understood, including but not limited to: physics; chemistry; earth, space, and atmospheric science; astronomy; and materials science. By linking these fields, H-PhysicalSciences encourages active dialogue between scholars studying a diverse range of topics with the goal of galvanizing the community in a way that promotes integration with the larger discipline of history of science.

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Discussion published by Lawrence Kessler on Thursday, May 21, 2020

Fellowships Available from Consortium for History of Science, Technology & Medicine

The Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine invites applications for research fellowships in the history of science, technology and medicine, broadly construed. These fellowships are open to scholars at all stages of their academic career, and will support research travel to Consortium member institutions when research activities can resume.

Scholars residing in Brazil, India and South Africa and working in medical humanities and the history of medicine are eligible for additional support generously provided by the Wellcome Trust.

Discussion published by Joseph Martin on Tuesday, May 5, 2020

History of Physics Essay Contest

The Forum on the History of Physics (FHP) of the American Physical Society is proud to announce the 2020 History of Physics Essay Contest.

The contest is designed to promote interest in the history of physics among those not, or not yet, professionally engaged in the subject. Entries can address the work of individual physicists, teams of physicists, physics discoveries, or other appropriate topics. Entries should not exceed 2,500 words, including notes and references. Entries should be both scholarly and generally accessible to scientists and historians.

Discussion published by Elizabeth Bruton on Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Information & Culture special issue on the history of women in British telecommunications

With apologies for cross-posting:

Myself (Elizabeth Bruton) and Mar Hicks were co-editors of a new special issue of Information & Culture: A journal of history Volume 55 Number 1 (February 2020) on the history of women in British telecommunications.  I have included details of the five articles below.  The full issue can be found on Project Muse.  Feel free to email if you do not have institutional access and I'd be happy to provide pdf versions of the articles.