Library & History

History Guides

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History Guides

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AIP’s growing collection of history guides provides structured information about the history of the physical sciences that will be useful for both experts and general audiences. These guides build on prior educational resources AIP has produced, notably our collections of web exhibits, teaching guides, and podcast episodes.

History Guide collection

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Web Exhibits
From 1996 to 2021 AIP produced a series of bespoke exhibits covering a range of subjects, from Albert Einstein to the science of climate change.
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Teaching Guides
From 2013 to 2023 AIP developed history teaching guides for K–12 curricula, focusing on diverse perspectives in the physical sciences.
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Initial Conditions podcast
In 2022 AIP produced a podcast series on the history of the physical sciences hosted by Justin Shapiro and Maura Shapiro.