Workshop
Making Mutations: Objects, Practices, Contexts
organized by Luis Campos and Alexander von Schwerin
Berlin, January 13–15, 2009
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Boltzmannstr. 22
14195 Berlin
Workshop
Wissen im Druck
Zur Epistemologie der Buchgestaltung 1850–1950
organized by Christof Windgätter
Berlin, December 12, 2008
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Boltzmannstr. 22
14195 Berlin
Exposé
Postcard
Internationales Symposium
Science in the Field - Transregional Scientific Fields
organisiert vom Ibero-Amerikanischen Institut, der Universität Potsdam und dem MPIWG
Berlin, December 4-6, 2008
Ibero-American Institute
Potsdamer Str. 37
10785 Berlin
Conference
The Exhibition as Product and Generator of Scholarship
Organized by Prof. Dr. Helmuth Trischler, Dr. Christian Sichau, Susanne Pickert; Deutsches Museum, Munich, and the International Research Network "History of Scientific Objects"
No exhibition without scholarship: Object-based studies and the exploration of the cultural context of the object are prerequisites for exhibiting intelligibly. However, exhibitions do more than merely visualize the results of research. They have the potential to stimulate scholarship and generate knowledge by posing new research questions.
How can researchers take advantage of this opportunity? In what ways can scholarly arguments be translated into spatial arrangement and at the same time kept serviceable for reading and citation by later recipients? How might the results of a scholarly examination of an exhibition look? Unlike for printed texts, the traditional publication media of scholarship, common standards of terminology and argumentation for exhibitions have yet to emerge. What exactly is the role of the objects on display? Recent history of science and technology has intensively interrogated the epistemic quality of these material sources of research. Yet how do the objects unfold their properties in being staged for exhibition purposes?
The conference will bring together exhibition makers, museum experts, designers, artists, experts in cultural studies and historians of science and technology to engage in a discussion about their experiences and expectations regarding the exhibition as a product and generator of scholarship.
Conference talks will be given in English. If you would like to attend, please send a short e-mail to Susanne Pickert, s.pickert@deutsches-museum.de
Munich, November 27/28, 2008
Deutsches Museum
Museumsinsel 1
80538 Munich
International Workshop
Animal Culture – Human Nature
organized by Erika Milam
Berlin, November 13-15, 2008
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Conference Hall
Boltzmannstr. 22
14195 Berlin
Conference
Notes - Sketches - Scribbles:
Writing and Drawing as Creative Tools
organized by the research initiative 'Knowledge in the Making' at the Max-Planck-Institute for the History of Science, the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz / Max-Planck-Institute, and in cooperation with the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures at Yale University
Berlin, November 13-15, 2008
Venue:
Yale University, Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures, William L. Harkness Hall, 3rd Fl., Room 309, 100 Wall St., New Haven, CT
Contacts
Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Campe: rudiger.campe@yale.edu
Dr. des. Karin Krauthausen: krauthausen@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de
Dr. Omar Nasim: nasim@khi.fi.it
Presentation
Einstein revisits Humboldt
Presentation of Hebrew University of Jerusalem´s Einstein Center and the awarding of the University Medal to Hans Keilson
organized by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and Max-Planck-Institute for the History of Science.
Wednesday, 5th November 2008, 3 pm
Kinosaal, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Unter den Linden 6
10117 Berlin-Mitte
Please register by sending a fax to +49 (30) 2093-2729
Workshop
Writing Genomics: Historiographical Challenges for New Historical Developments
organized by Edna Suárez and Vincent Ramillon
Advance notification of your intention to attend should be sent to Birgitta v. Mallinckrodt
bvmallinckrodt@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de
Berlin, October 29–31, 2008
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Boltzmannstr. 22
14195 Berlin
Exhibition
Max Planck – Revolutionär wider Willen
An exhibition of the Max Planck Society in collaboration with the Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin.
April 26 through October 5, 2008
Location:
Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin
Opening Hours:
Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5.30 pm
Saturday, Sunday, holidays 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Workshop
The Early Twentieth-Century Crisis in Psychology: Causes, Contexts, and Consequences
Ever since Franz Brentano complained in 1874 that psychology had split into many divergent approaches, the state of psychology often has been characterized as in crisis. These concerns were expressed particularly strongly around 1910–1930, by psychologists who were building new research paradigms that have determined the course of psychology ever since. Many researches and thinkers — such as Karl Bühler, Hans Driesch, Kurt Koffka, William Stern, Lev Vygotsky, Nikolai Kostyleff, Mary Whiton Calkins, N.N. Lange, S.L. Frank, Edmund Husserl, and a group of Marxist psychologists in Berlin – directly addressed the crisis in psychology and in related disciplines. This debate involved a reaction against the high expectations associated with the new, experimental research practices established since the 1870s, and centered on the disciplinary constitution of psychology in relation to the humanities and the natural sciences.
The goal of this conference is to reconstruct the debate between competing schools and paradigms in psychology (and neighboring disciplines) from the late nineteenth century to the 1930s, to analyze historical contexts in which particular positions evolved, and to explore the current relevance of the debate.
organized by Ludmila Hyman & Thomas Sturm
October 10–12, 2008
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Boltzmannstr. 22
14195 Berlin
Workshop
Müllers Vision: Das wissenschaftliche Vermächtnis des Naturforschers Johannes Müller
organized by the Medizinhistorisches Museum of the Charite and the MPIWG
October 9–11, 2008
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Zentrum für Kulturtechnik
Seminar room (R. 3031)
Unter den Linden 6
Conference Outline (PDF)
Workshop
Crisis Debates in Psychology: Causes, Contexts, and Consequences
Ever since Franz Brentano complained in 1874 that psychology had split into many divergent approaches, the state of psychology often has been characterized as in crisis. These concerns were expressed particularly strongly around 1910-1930, by psychologists who were building new research paradigms that have determined the course of psychology ever since. Many researches and thinkers—such as Karl Bühler, Hans Driesch, Kurt Koffka, William Stern, Lev Vygotsky, Nikolai Kostyleff, Mary Whiton Calkins, N.N. Lange, S.L. Frank, Edmund Husserl, and a group of Marxist psychologists in Berlin—directly addressed the crisis in psychology and in related disciplines. This debate involved a reaction against the high expectations associated with the new, experimental research practices established since the 1870s, and centered on the disciplinary constitution of psychology in relation to the humanities and the natural sciences.
The goal of this conference is to reconstruct the debate between competing schools and paradigms in psychology (and neighboring disciplines) from the late nineteenth century to the 1930s, to analyze historical contexts in which particular positions evolved, and to explore the current relevance of the debate.
organized by Ludmila Hyman & Thomas Sturm
October 10-12, 2008
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Boltzmannstr. 22
14195 Berlin
Workshop
Müllers Vision: Das wissenschaftliche Vermächtnis des Naturforschers Johannes Müller
organized by the Medizinhistorisches Museum of the Charite and the MPIWG
October 9-11, 2008
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Zentrum für Kulturtechnik
Seminar room (R. 3031)
Unter den Linden 6
Conference Outline (PDF)
International Conference
Scientific knowledge in the context of thought style and paradigm – Ludwik Fleck and Thomas Kuhn on the development of scientific knowledge
The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science together with the Center for Philosophy of Science, University of Münster and the Center for Logic, Philosophy and History of Science, University of Rostock will organize an international conference on Ludwik Fleck, Thomas S. Kuhn and the notions of thought style and paradigm.
Münster, July 21-23, 2008
In the Senate room of Münster Castle
Schlossplatz 2
48143 Münster
Organized by Olaf Engler (MPIWG, Berlin and University of Rostock), Marie Kaiser (University of Münster), Nicola Mößner (University of Münster), Raja Rosenhagen (University of Rostock) and Christian Suhm (University of Münster)
To register, please send an email to Raja Rosenhagen: raja.rosenhagen@uni-rostock.de
Since spaces are limited, please register as soon as possible. There will be a conference fee of 20,- € (reduced 10,- € for students) to be paid at the conference desk.
International Conference
What (Good) is Historical Epistemology?
This conference raises two basic questions: What kind of historical enterprise is historical epistemology? Conversely, in what sense is it a form of epistemology?
Participation is free, but space is limited. Please register with tsturm@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de
Berlin, July 24-26, 2008
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Boltzmannstr. 22
14195 Berlin
Organized by Thomas Sturm (MPIWG, Berlin) and Uljana Feest (TU, Berlin)
Workshop
Animal Subjects under Observation
This workshop will trace the genealogy of the notion of the "animal subject" and propose historical examples and analytical tools for understanding the performative and active roles of animals in various arenas of scientific research.
Organizer: Andreas Mayer
Berlin, July 10-12, 2008
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Boltzmannstr. 22
14195 Berlin
Registration is required.
For more information, please contact Regina Held: rheld@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de
Gesprächsabend
"Bildwelten und Wissenssysteme. Die Genese der modernen Naturwissenschaften - Galilei und die Folgen"
Lüneburg, 30. Juni 2008
18.15 Uhr
Jürgen Renn, Direktor am MPIWG, diskutiert mit Horst Bredekamp über "Bildwelten und Wissenssysteme. Die Genese der modernen Naturwissenschaften - Galilei und die Folgen".
Ort:
Campus der Leuphana Universität
Hörsaal 4
Scharnhorststr. 1
21355 Lüneburg
Buchvorstellung
"Objektivität" und "Historische Epistemologie - Zur Einführung"
Berlin, 23. Juni 2008
20.30 Uhr
Lorraine Daston und Hans-Jörg Rheinberger, Direktoren am MPIWG, stellen ihre jüngsten Neuerscheinungen "Objektivität" und "Historische Epistemologie - Zur Einführung" in der thematischen Buchhandlung pro qm vor.
Ort:
Buchhandlung pro qm
Almstadtstr. 48-50
10119 Berlin
U-Bahnhof Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz (U2)
International Workshop
Graphing Genes, Cells, and Embryos. Cultures of Seeing 3D and Beyond
Berlin, 12 - 14 June 2008
organized by
Sabine Brauckmann, Science Center, Tartu University Library, Tartu (Estonia)
Denis Thieffry, INSERM ERM206 - TAGC, Marseille (France)
Christina Brandt, Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin (Germany)
Gerd Müller, Konrad Lorenz Institute for Evolution and Cognition Research, Altenberg (Austria)
Ausstellung
Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften
14. Juni 2008
17.00 - 01.00 Uhr
In diesem Jahr ist das MPIWG an zwei Standorten in Berlin vertreten.
Das Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte und das Fritz-Haber-Institut stellen ihr gemeinsames Forschungsprojekt zur Geschichte der Quantenphysik vor.
Ort:
Fritz-Haber-Institut
Faradayweg 4-6
14195 Berlin
Rund um die Ausstellung "Max Planck - Revolutionär wider Willen" führen Wissenschaftshistoriker in die Welt der Quantenphysik und ihre Geschichte ein.
Ort:
Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin
Trebbiner Str. 9
10963 Berlin-Kreuzberg
Veranstaltungsreihe
PHYSIOLOGIE DES KLAVIERS II
Vorträge und Konzerte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte der Musik
11.06.2008
Vortrag und Gespräch
der Künstler Florian Hoelscher und Marco Stroppa
Auf dem Programm stehen Werke von Luigi Nono, Jonathan Harvey, Marco Stroppa und Oliver Schneller. Das übergreifende Thema dieses Abends, der die Reihe „Physiologie des Klaviers II – Vorträge und Konzerte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte der Musik“ abschließen wird, sind elektroakustische Erweiterungen des Klavierklangs: In den 1970er Jahren begannen Komponisten wie Luigi Nono, dessen Arbeit über das Klavierspiel von Maurizio Pollini am Studio di Fonologia der RAI in Mailand den Abend eröffnet, instrumental und elektronisch erzeugte Klangebenen im Konzert zu mischen. Komponisten wie Marco Stroppa und Oliver Schneller, die unter anderem am MIT in Cambridge, MA, am IRCAM, Paris und an der Columbia University gearbeitet haben, setzen diese Suche heute fort. Marco Stroppa, Oliver Schneller und Florian Hoelscher werden im Anschluß an die Musik von ihrer Arbeit berichten.
Konferenzsaal Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte
Boltzmannstr. 22
19.00 Uhr
Gesprächsabende
Die Wissenschaft der Dichtung. Ein Abend mit Marcel Beyer
22. Mai 2008
Sprachnatur: Poetische treffen biologische Sprachen
Im Gespräch mit Peter Berz und Christoph Hoffmann
Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, 20:00 Uhr
Ausstellung
Wunderforschung
im Museum für Naturkunde. Ein Projekt in Zusammenarbeit von: Comenius-Garten, Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte, Monash University und Museum für Naturkunde
2. Februar bis 30. April 2008
Öffnungszeiten:
Dienstag bis Freitag von 13.00 bis 17.00 Uhr
Sonnabends, Sonntags und an Feiertagen von 10.00 bis 18.00 Uhr
