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Ordinary notebook, extraordinary idea: Paul Lauterbur's 1971 research notebook detailing ideas for MRI
In a simple spiral-bound notebook, , Paul Lauterbur plotted his ideas for what later became known as Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI. Undoubtedly a defining piece of our chemical heritage, this notebook details a significant breakthrough in medical science with significant applications for both medical diagnosis and treatments.
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Experimenter Today, Scientist Tomorrow: The History of Chemistry Sets
From their debut in the early 20th century to the new millenium, chemistry sets have inspired generations to become scientists in their own homes. CHF has a significant collection of chemistry sets, and this exhibit will take you on a brief tour. |
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The Walter J. Hamer Collection of Electrochemical Artifacts
Photography by Gregory Tobias
Powering telephones and telegraphs, World War II and Explorer XVII. A pictorial exhibit shows early batteries from CHF’s Walter J. Hamer Collection.
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Her Lab in Your Life: Women in Chemistry
The companion Web site to our traveling exhibition allows virtual visitors from across the globe to learn more about the ways women chemists have helped change the modern world. |
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Spinning the Elements: Wallace Carothers and the Nylon Legacy
Learn about Wallace Hume Carothers's discovery of nylon, the world’s first totally synthetic fiber, DuPont’s scaling up of the his discovery into a full-fledged industrial process, and the proliferation of nylon and related products in everyday life. |
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The Biotechnology Hall of Fame
This site highlights the winners of the Biotechnology Heritage Award, which honors individuals who have contributed significantly to the growth of biotechnology through discovery, innovation, commercialization, and/or public understanding. The award is presented at the annual international convention of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). |
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The Pittcon Hall of Fame
This site honors the legends among scientific instrument makers, including all recipients of the Pittcon Heritage Award. The brief biographies are also featured in the popular display at the annual Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon).
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