Category Archives: History of Science

Galileo’s World Bio / CV

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Kerry

Galileo’s World Bio: Kerry V. Magruder is the curator for the Galileo’s World exhibition at the University of Oklahoma. He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Truman State University in Missouri, and a masters in library science and a doctorate … Continue reading →

Posted in History of Science | 1 Comment

Galileo’s World update

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Book lists index March signals the … Continue reading →

Posted in History of Science | Leave a comment

Galileo’s World OU Speakers Series

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Free public presentations at 7 p.m. … Continue reading →

Posted in History of Science | Leave a comment

Galileo’s World spring 2016 events

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Hold the date: Changing of exhibits: … Continue reading →

Posted in History of Science | Leave a comment

Two new exhibits on Space are now open

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. The Carl Albert Center of the … Continue reading →

Posted in History of Science | Leave a comment

Galileo’s World opens at Sam Noble

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Galileo’s World is upon us… The … Continue reading →

Posted in History of Science | Leave a comment

Communities of collaboration

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Our thanks to Rob Reynolds and … Continue reading →

Posted in History of Science | Leave a comment

Announcing the Galileo’s World exhibition

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. The Galileo’s World exhibition brings worlds … Continue reading →

Posted in History of Science | Leave a comment

Janux videos available

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Kerry

A series of “From the vault” videos is now available on OU’s Janux platform and at the Janux site on YouTube. These short videos, filmed on location by NextThought in the OU History of Science Collections, show rare treasures for … Continue reading →

Posted in History of Science | 6 Comments

“From the Vault” video resources

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Kerry

A series of “From the vault” videos is now available on OU’s Janux platform and at the Janux site on YouTube. These short videos, filmed on location by NextThought in the OU History of Science Collections, show rare treasures for … Continue reading →

Posted in History of Science | Leave a comment

Happy birthday, Mac!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Kerry

Today is the 30th anniversary of the unveiling of Macintosh, the first computer to be marketed to a wide public with a mouse and windows-based user interface. All of our computers today are its heirs. To celebrate, stop by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple, History of Science | Leave a comment

Janux

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Kerry

On Monday morning Janux, OU’s new digital course platform, launches with the following courses, all of which offer free public enrollment: Native Peoples of Oklahoma Practical Importance of Human Evolution Chemistry of Beer Understanding and Detecting Deception Power and Elegance … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, History of Science, Homeschool | Leave a comment