Category Archives: History of Science

Seismic Reflection open house

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Kerry

It was a delight to host participants in the Seismic Reflection conference in OKC for an open house at the History of Science Collections on April 12, 2023. Here are some of the books, labels, and photos from that event: … Continue reading →

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Firbush November 2022

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Kerry

I’m so pleased that we’ll be able to participate in the upcoming Firbush retreat November 9-11. Thanks to Bob Walker, I’ve been invited to present about the new T. F. Torrance Science and Religion Collection (description here). My presentation will … Continue reading →

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Galileo’s Telescopic Discoveries: Thinking Visually in the History of Science

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Kerry

Thinking Visually IEEE VIS, the premier international conference on visualization and visual analytics, is bringing 1100 people to Oklahoma City this week either in-person or virtually. OU Professor David Ebert is one of the organizers of the conference. David is … Continue reading →

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OU History of Geology Collecting Initiative

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Kerry

“Preserving Papers of People, Places, and Things: The OU History of Geology Collecting Initiative,” paper presented at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America in Denver on Oct 9, 2022. OU History of Geology Collecting Initiative. Links from … Continue reading →

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Reading with imagination

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Kerry

Whether you're reading to learn, enjoying your favorite book, or exploring the various collections on campus, @OU_Libraries has something for everyone. Today on #NationalBookLoversDay, hear from Dr. Kerry Magruder on the impact these stories can have on our daily lives. … Continue reading →

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Mary Anning

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Kerry

Dedication of a Mary Anning sculpture in Lyme Regis last month: PS: Here is the provisional content for a Mary Anning exhibit in the OU History of Science Collections this fall, to be installed in late July and August: PDF … Continue reading →

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Alcon2022

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Kerry

This summer Candace and I are going to Alcon2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We’ll be presenting an update on The Sky Tonight project (skytonight.org; see overview). The program and speaker line-up look exciting. It even includes an all-day trip to … Continue reading →

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The Sky Tonight: At launch

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Kerry

The Sky Tonight: Perils of Launching a New Digital Scholarship Project. A brief introduction of The Sky Tonight project prepared for the OU Libraries’ “UL Week” in late May, 2022. Abstract: We gaze at the night sky filtered through many … Continue reading →

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Open Access: Communities of collaboration

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Kerry

I’m writing a short statement of the significance of Open Access for the OU History of Science Collections. It’s intended as a concise overview and introduction, not a detailed policy or white paper. This is my rough working sketch. Communities … Continue reading →

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A Book Mystery

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Kerry

Last Friday night I was privileged to speak at a virtual meeting of the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club. It is always a joy to gather with them. While I’ve talked with them before about Galileo, Kepler, star atlases, and many … Continue reading →

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Interview with Gary Deddo

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Kerry

Interview by Gary Deddo for the You’re Included series, released January 2, 2022, in two parts, with the title “The Intersection of Faith and Science,” although it is largely autobiographical. It was recorded at the American Academy of Religion annual … Continue reading →

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Nightmare Scenario

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Kerry

This Fourth of July weekend I read Nightmare Scenario: Inside the Trump Administration’s Response to the Pandemic That Changed History. I highly recommend it. The two authors, Yasmeen Abutaleb and Damian Paletta, are reporters for the Washington Post, and excerpts … Continue reading →

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