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Institutions:

British Society for the History of Science

Describes the society and its activities. Includes contact information, link to journal and guide to courses in the UK.

http://www.bshs.org.uk/

Dibner Institute

International center for advanced research in the history of science and technology. Includes programs, fellowships, events, and research. Located at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

http://dibinst.mit.edu/

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History of Science, Medicine, and Technology at Johns Hopkins University

Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctoral, and combined MD-PhD programs in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology offered jointly through the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine.

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/graduateprograms/history_of_science/

History of Science Society

Dedicated to fostering interest and scholarly research in the history of science and its social and cultural relations. Site informs about the profession, teaching and research efforts, and society activities. Publishes the journal Isis.

http://www.hssonline.org/

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science

Located in Berlin, Germany. Publications and preprints, online primary sources, information about the institute, and links.

http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/ENGLHOME.HTM

Mexican Society for the History of Science and Technology

Contact information and conference announcements in English and Spanish.

http://www.smhct.org/

Needham Research Institute

Promotes the understanding of China's historic role in science by conducting research projects, writing specialized publications and organizing workshops. Page includes list of staff and event schedule. Located in Cambridge, England.

http://www.nri.org.uk/

The Royal Society - Library

Library of the Royal Society of London, the premier British scientific institution since 1660. The library contains extensive resources for research in the history of science.

http://royalsociety.org/page.asp?id=1646

Scientific Legacies

Specialty is in organizing commemorative events for anniversaries of historical discoveries. Also, can publish materials such as books or photo albums that describe the occasion. Page includes list of services.

http://scientificlegacies.org/

Society for the History of Natural History

International society devoted to the history of botany, zoology and geology, in the broadest sense, including natural history collections, exploration, art and bibliography.

http://www.shnh.org/

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