Materials Science History Project

In collaboration with colleagues at the University of California, Santa Barbara, this project examines the history of institutionalized materials science in American universities during the height of the cold war. Research sites include Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Northwestern University.

Staff: Hyungsub Choi

Hear It Firsthand

CHF’s Oral History Program captures and preserves the stories of notable figures in chemistry and related fields.

Historically Grounded Perspectives

The Center for Contemporary History and Policy explores issues ranging from energy to medicine on CHF's blog, Periodic Tabloid.