Natural and Supernatural Healing
Congratulations to Gary B. Ferngren on being named Sandy and Elva Sanders Eminent Professor for 2011, in recognition of his many contributions to historical scholarship and teaching through the University Honors College. This timely acknowledgment coincides with the publication of a major work on the history of science and medicine in the Ancient world. Ferngren’s […]
Nature versus Nurture
Nature vs Nurture? Contemporary and Historical Perspectives on Vitalism and Epigenetics by Michael A. Osborne For portions of the next three years I’ll be a Senior Fellow at the Aix-Marseille Institute for Advanced Study and working on epigenetic inheritance systems. I have mapped out collaborations with European colleagues on the theme of “Scientific and Social […]
Mina Carson Writing about Ava Helen Pauling
Oregon State University Associate Professor of History Dr. Mina Carson is the third person this year to have presented work supported by the Resident Scholar Program at OSU Libraries. A professor of American Social and Cultural History, Carson’s research interests have thus far included the Progressive and New Deal eras, the gay and lesbian movements […]
