The modern knowledge society presents us with the task of understanding scientific and mechanization as part of our contemporary culture. This of course includes a historical record. Here lies the task and challenge for the history of chemistry as part of the history of science and technology. The history of chemistry thus contributes to understanding between the scientific and technical intelligentsia on the one hand and the humanities and social science intelligentsia on the other. Their alienation has been lamented often enough since CP Snow coined the phrase "two cultures" in 1959. The promotion of dialogue between the cultures of modern, differentiated society is therefore one of the most urgent tasks of our time.
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The Division of History of Chemistry is an association of people interested in the history of chemistry and part of the GDCh organization. The Division sees as its main tasks:
Symposium "Rethinking History of Chemistry"
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congress
Monday, September 4th
Tuesday, September 5th
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The five-sphere apparatus developed by Justus Liebig in 1830 simplified chemical elemental analysis and enabled research-based laboratory teaching. The instrument, also known as the potassium apparatus, soon became an international symbol of the chemical profession's self-image. Anyone interested in the workings and performance of the five-sphere apparatus should refer to: Melvyn Usselman, Alan Rocke, Christina Reinhart, Kelly Foulser, "Restaging Liebig. A Study in the Replication of Experiments", Annals of Science 62 (2005), 1-55 .
The Board consists of the chairman, his deputy and at least one but not more than five assessors. more
As part of the lecture conference, the Bettina Haupt-Förderpreis for the history of chemistry is awarded every two years.
The Division publishes:
This working group has set itself the goal of giving the history of the chemical industry and technology a higher priority (discontinued).
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Bettina Main Young Scientist Award
industry circle
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Communications of the Division online
Links to the history of chemistry
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Recording of the launch event (09/07/21)
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press release
GDCh program for the recognition of achievements in chemistry of historical importance since 1999
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Explanation of the historical Divisions of the natural scientific societies in Germany
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Dipl.-Biol. Nicole Bürger
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Email: n.buerger@gdch.de
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