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Seasoned with a pinch of science and a dash of history, it has all the ingredients for serving up a delicious event.
The Science History Institute is an elegant venue for creating unforgettable occasions, with world-class event facilities in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic Old City district. Located in historic Old City Philadelphia, the Science History Institute Conference Center occupies 13,000 square feet of newly refreshed, state of the art, adaptable meeting space.
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01/26/2021
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09/18/2020
Virtual Book Club: “Food—The History of Taste”
Join us on September 25th for a virtual Science History Institute Book Club discussion about Food: The History of Taste by Paul Freedman.
https://www.sciencehistory.org/event/virtual-book-club/food-history-of-taste
Join us on Zoom for a virtual Science History Institute Book Club discussion.
09/17/2020
Your COVID-19 Questions Answered with Dr. David Nash - discoverPHL.com
Masks, science, events, vaccines and more — last week Discover Philadelphia's Chief Health Advisor Dr. David Nash addressed questions and concerns around COVID-19 and its impact on meetings and travel.
https://www.discoverphl.com/blog/your-covid-19-questions-answered-with-dr-david-nash/
PHLCVB Chief Health Advisor Dr. David Nash participated in a Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau webinar on September 10, 2020, to address questions and concerns around COVID-19 and its impact on meetings and travel. Read on for highlights from the webinar and view the session below. “Y...
09/16/2020
Diversity: A Work In Progress | Smart Meetings
Read how PHLDiversity, a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau is working to help attract more multicultural visitors, including meeting attendees, to the city.
https://www.smartmeetings.com/magazine_article/meetings-promote-diversity
Meeting professionals have needed to develop a greater understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and diversity.
09/15/2020
The Science History Institute: From Philadelphia to the World
Join us this Thursday for the new season of the Joseph Priestley Society! We are opening with a virtual talk by the Institute’s new president and CEO, David A. Cole, who will discuss his vision for expanding our national and global reach.
https://www.sciencehistory.org/event/joseph-priestley-society-202009
Institute president David Cole will discuss his vision for expanding our national and global reach.
09/14/2020
Event Calendar
Check out the virtual programming coming up at the Science History Institute!
https://www.facebook.com/SciHistoryOrg/posts/10158657043144469
09/10/2020
Let us set the stage for your next virtual event! You can host a seamless virtual event from our space, with your presenter on our stage and your attendees accessing the content virtually. We'll provide a professional backdrop, high audio and camera quality, and a live AV tech standing by to handle all the tech aspects. Call us at 215-629-5151 or email [email protected] for more details.
09/09/2020
To Build an Inclusive Culture, Start with Inclusive Meetings
"Meetings are still the prime venue to build and foster a fully inclusive culture that engages and equips people to do their very best at work." Read below to see how your organization can do more to promote diversity and inclusion, starting with the meetings you plan.
https://hbr.org/2019/09/to-build-an-inclusive-culture-start-with-inclusive-meetings
Look out for people who dominate the conversation.
09/08/2020
Virtual Event Lingo: 23 Terms to Know | Event Leadership Institute
Feeling out of your depth when it comes to planning a virtual event? Here's a handy glossary of popular terms that come up when it comes to planning virtual events and meetings.
https://eventleadershipinstitute.com/virtual-event-lingo-23-terms-to-know/
We’ve designed a glossary for many popular terms that come up when it comes to planning virtual events and meetings.
09/04/2020
The Yoga Pant Problem
Learn all about the science behind the soft and stretchy athlesisure wear that has definitely become our go-to wardrobe these days.
https://www.facebook.com/SciHistoryOrg/posts/10158578577724469
yoga_pants_podcast_228_cropped.jpg Yoga pants are having a moment. And while they’re not new, they’ve moved beyond the gym and yoga studio into...
09/03/2020
Heat Therapy
Go ahead, add a little spice to the menu for your next event! Indoor dining returns in Philadelphia on September 8th.
https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/heat-therapy
At first glance the room looks like something out of an old-time apothecary shop, with rows of colorful, tiny bottles lining the shelves. But on closer inspection the scorpions, skulls, and hazmat signs decorating the bottles come into focus. These little vessels hold hot sauce, some of the hottest....
09/02/2020
Philadelphia Event Venues Adapting to a New Landscape - discoverPHL.com
Read how the Science History Institute and other Philadelphia venues are implementing new in-person and hybrid experiences to adapt to the new normal.
https://www.discoverphl.com/blog/philadelphia-event-venues-adapting-to-a-new-landscape/
As Philadelphia continues to navigate through phases of reopening, several of the city’s meeting and event venues have begun implementing new in-person and hybrid experiences in compliance with national, state, and local health and safety guidelines — yet another example of the city’s unstoppa...
09/01/2020
September is National Food Safety Month 2020. The entire conference center team (guest facing and behind the scenes) is ServSafe food handler certified and we are committed to keeping our guests safe.
We are excited to announce the start of National Food Safety Month 2020. For 30 years, ServSafe has been leading the way in food safety and this year is no different. Join us to learn more about food safety and how to keep your restaurant and diners safe.
From Personal Hygiene, Cleaning & Sanitation, Safe Food Preparation, Food Safety Procedures, and COVID-19 Safety Procedures, learn about food safety all month long:
https://foodsafetyfocus.com/
08/31/2020
How to Prepare for a Hybrid Event Future | Smart Meetings
"In an informal survey held during Global Meeting Industry Day in April, 62 percent of event planners said their events will be a hybrid-style moving forward." Click below to see how you can prepare for our hybrid event future.
https://www.smartmeetings.com/tips-tools/technology/126390/prepare-hybrid-event-future
Survey: 62 percent of planners say their events will be a virtual hybrid moving forward. Making that shift will require asking the right questions.
08/28/2020
14 Inspirational Reads for Event and Meeting Planners | Event Leadership Institute
Round out your summer reading list with these great recommendations.
https://eventleadershipinstitute.com/14-inspirational-reads-for-event-and-meeting-planners/
Whether you’re downloading something new on your Kindle to curl up with on your next staycation, or are embracing this time to invest in professional and personal development, here’s a fresh dose of new reads to keep you going strong.
08/27/2020
Radiant We, Decaying I: on 'Radioactive' — Lady Science
We've got your next movie night covered! RADIOACTIVE, staring Rosamund Pike, is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Check out this review from our former ACLS fellow Ashley Bowen.
https://www.facebook.com/SciHistoryOrg/posts/10158576227554469
Ashley Bowen reviews the new film Radioactive about the life of Marie Curie and finds it a refreshingly nuanced adaptation, focused on Curie's relationship with her husband and scientific partner Pierre, and the physicality of scientific labor.
08/26/2020
Age of Alchemy - Science History Institute - Google Arts & Culture
Travel back in time and experience the golden age of alchemy right from the comfort of your living room on Google Arts & Culture.
https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/age-of-alchemy/0QIyP7XkB-WZLA
This humble but busy workshop shows an alchemist at work before a furnace. He is stirring the contents of his crucible while reading a small book. He ma...
08/25/2020
Looking for a professional backdrop for your next virtual event? You can host a seamless virtual event from our space, with your presenter on our stage and your attendees accessing the content virtually. We provide a professional backdrop, high audio and camera quality, and a live AV tech standing by to handle all the tech aspects.
08/24/2020
Event Diversity: 6 Ways to Make Your Events More Inclusive
"Diversity is about more than just societal expectations. A diverse group of individuals from different background brings a diverse array of insights. For those in the events spaces, it also means bringing in more attendees."
https://blog.bizzabo.com/6-ways-to-make-your-events-more-inclusive
How should event organizers create more diverse events? Here are 6 tips to keep in mind, compiled with the help of thought-leaders and university professors.
08/21/2020
We are proud to once again partner with Food Connect to bridge the gap between excess food and hunger and donate excess food from our kitchen. To learn more about partnering with this wonderful organization, visit their website here: https://www.foodconnectgroup.com/
08/21/2020
Indoor dining is back on September 8 in Philadelphia | Department of Commerce
Here's what you need to know about the return of indoor dining in Philadelphia starting September 8th.
Guidelines include table maximums, face masks, and other safety precautions.
08/20/2020
Distillations Podcast
Podcasts are the radio of today. In honor of , check out the Science History Institute's podcast Distillations! New episodes are released on Tuesdays.
https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/podcast
Podcast
08/19/2020
5 Ways to Make Digital Events More Responsive to Audience Needs
As digital events become a bigger part of your overall strategy, here are some tips to keep in mind while planning. Need some help hosting your next virtual or hybrid meeting? Call us at 215.629.5151 or email us at [email protected].
https://www.pcma.org/5-ways-digital-events-more-responsive-audience/
From staffing requirements to keeping participants engaged, here’s what The Ortus Club has learned in short order about virtual audiences.
08/17/2020
Gordon Research Conference on Scientific Information Problems in Research, 1969
Getting together to exchange ideas, forge collaborations, and disseminate knowledge is a long-standing tradition of scientific communities. This group photo from our collection was taken of attendees at the Gordon Research Conference on Scientific Information Problems in Research held at Colby Junior College in New London, New Hampshire in July 1969.
https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/np193925m
Group photograph of attendees at the Gordon Research Conference on Scientific Information Problems in Research held at Colby Junior College in New London, New Hampshire in July 1969.
08/14/2020
Zoom Backgrounds
Spruce up your home office for your next Zoom meeting with one of our virtual backgrounds.
https://www.sciencehistory.org/zoom-backgrounds
Spruce up your home office for your next Zoom meeting with one of our virtual backgrounds. Host your next video call from our museum or library, or choose from a selection of fun images in our digital collections. Click your favorite background to download. Control Panel at Hercules Hopewell Plant,....
08/13/2020
Film projector at Dow Chemical Company plant
Do you need help figuring out the best streaming platform for your next hybrid meeting? Our AV Techs are happy to point you in the right direction and to discuss different cost effective options with you! For more information give us a call at 215-629-5151 or email [email protected].
https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/n583xv51j
General view of instrument journeyman Willard Van Wingerden operating a 16mm film projector at a Dow Chemical Company employee group meeting. Wingerden was a member of Dow's Instrument Department, which was responsible for the installation and maintenance of the assorted apparatus necessary to manag...
08/12/2020
Resources to Promote Diversity in the Event Industry
Looking for ways to promote diversity and anti-racism in your meetings and events? Here is a list of resources for the event, meeting, marketing and hospitality industries.
https://www.connectmeetings.com/association/features/resources-to-promote-diversity-in-the-event-industry
An ongoing list of anti-racism resources for the event, meeting, marketing and hospitality industries.
08/11/2020
The Instrumental Chemist
The Science History Institute's documentary The Instrumental Chemist is now available on demand! Find streaming information below.
https://www.facebook.com/SciHistoryOrg/posts/10158555155044469
The Instrumental Chemist: The Incredible Curiosity of Arnold O. Beckman is a documentary about the remarkable life and legacy of chemist, inventor,...
08/09/2020
The Othmer Library at the Science History Institute is a book lover's dream! We have two areas within the library, the Jacobs Reading Room and the Dow Public Square, that are available for your events.
08/07/2020
Before Vaccines, Variolation Was Seriously Trendy | JSTOR Daily
As scientists develop a COVID-19 vaccine, it’s worth looking back at the popularization of vaccination’s predecessor, variolation.
https://www.facebook.com/SciHistoryOrg/posts/10158536574324469
Lady Mary Wortley Montagu is credited with popularizing variolation among the aristocracy in England.
08/06/2020
Will Hybrid Meetings Become the Standard Event Format?
Hybrid events are becoming the new norm. For more information about our virtual and hybrid meeting options, call us at 215.629.5151 or email us at [email protected].
https://associationsnow.com/2020/07/will-hybrid-meetings-become-standard-event-format/
Although associations may be able to hold smaller, in-person events that maintain proper social-distancing mandates, a lot of people may still not feel comfortable traveling or attending. To navigate this, more associations will implement a hybrid strategy for all of their meetings.
08/05/2020
The Science History Institute Conference Center is committed to following local and national guidelines to keep our customers and employees safe.
You can learn more about our enhanced guidelines here:
https://www.sciencehistory.org/sites/default/files/conference_center_covid_guidelines.pdf
08/04/2020
Rainy days like today are perfect for staying in and baking up something delicious. Happy Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!
Happy Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! This recipe comes from the Rumford Complete Cook Book, 43rd edition, published in 1948. What’s the secret behind your favorite cookie recipe?
https://othmerlib.sciencehistory.org/record=b1073275~S6
08/02/2020
Did somebody say National Coloring Book Day? If you are a fan of both coloring and chemistry, grab those colored pencils (a product of chemistry!) and add your own artistic embellishments to items from the Science History Institute’s collections of fine art, alchemical illustrations, periodic tables, and more.
https://www.sciencehistory.org/learn/color-our-collections
Each year, the Science History Institute joins other cultural organizations from around the world for , a weeklong coloring fest launched in 2016 by the New York Academy of Medicine Library. If you are a fan of both coloring and chemistry, grab those colored pencils (a product of...
07/31/2020
Chemical "Safety Screen" for Tender Skin
We hope your weekend plans involve spending some time in the beautiful outdoors. If so, don't forget your sunscreen!
https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/37720d54c
Color print advertisement for propylene glycol, U.S.P. manufactured and sold by the Dow Chemical Company for use as a solvent in sun tan lotions, cold creams, and other medicinal products. The advertisement features an illustrated depiction of a child on a beach, with accompanying text detailing the...
07/30/2020
Beckman Instruments international sales meeting
The conference center hosted our second hybrid staff meeting on Tuesday. We had 15 in-person attendees and twice as many attended virtually. Unlike this Beckman Instruments sales meeting in 1963, we stayed 6’ apart and no one wore a tie. Need to plan a virtual or hybrid sales meeting? Give us a call at 215.629.5151 or email [email protected]. Necktie optional.
https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/s7526c51v
“Beckman Instruments International Sales Meeting,” 1963. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 55, Folder 170. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/s7526c51v.
07/29/2020
Distillations Podcast
Looking for a new podcast to add to your listening rotation? Check out the Distillations Podcast from the Science History Institute.
https://www.facebook.com/SciHistoryOrg/posts/10158499471239469
Podcast
07/28/2020
& : Old City
We love our neighborhood! Check out things to do in Old City.
https://www.facebook.com/OldCityDistrict/posts/3619376101423779
07/26/2020
Accessibility
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed 30 years ago today - it’s a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The Science History Institute is committed to ensuring that everyone can experience our collections, research, and facilities.
You can learn more about the number of services to ensure the accessibility of our work here: https://www.sciencehistory.org/accessibility
The Science History Institute is committed to ensuring that everyone can experience our collections, research, and facilities.
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315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
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The Science History Institute Conference Center is convenient to numerous transit options, including Amtrak, SEPTA, Philadelphia International Airport, and I-95. All SEPTA Regional Rail Lines serve nearby Market East Station at 10th and Market Streets. In addition, the Market-Frankford Line and bus routes 5, 9, 17, 21, 33, 38, 42, 44, 48, 57, and 121 stop near the CHF Conference Center.
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| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 5pm |
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Located in Philadelphia’s prestigious Old City neighborhood, the Science History Institute Conference Center consists of 8 meeting rooms over 13,500 sq. ft. State-of-the-art technology combined with excellent natural lighting in all of our spaces makes for an ideal conference experience.
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Looking for a unique venue for your next event in Philadelphia? Science History Institute Conference Center has the formula for events perfected. Simplicity, sustainability, and unique scientific motifs result in a one-of-a-kind experience. Situated in historic Old City, Philadelphia, their flexible spaces, friendly event experts, modern AV equipment, and on-site tech support all work together to accommodate any event.
Announcing Healio as the official media partner covering the 1st Annual AHSM Meeting on May 30, 2020 at Science History Institute Conference Center
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More information on registration and abstract submission soon!
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Last night Wyck honored John M. (Jeff) Groff, the Director of Interpretation & Estate Historian at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, with the 30th Annual Wyck-Strickland Award. Jeff, who served as Wyck's Executive Director from 1990-2006, was honored for his many contributions to the cultural life of Greater Philadelphia. Many thanks to Conference Center at CHF and Drexelbrook catering. Photo Credit: Robert Buzzard Photography
Last month we completed the re-installation of the 12 “niches” in the Conference Center at CHF hallway. The space represented a unique design challenge, as it isn’t part of the museum itself but is a great opportunity to display a few of the thousands of objects in our collection that aren’t otherwise on display. Registrar Gillian Maguire selected pieces from our historic laboratory glassware collection to put in the niches, as they are a unique combination of function and beauty. Glass is also stable and much less affected by light and temperature shifts than other materials, so they can be put on display for very long periods of time. Exhibit Designer Keith Ragone selected the green background color, which gets more saturated as you walk down the hallway in order to brighten up the space, and also to reflect our conference center’s leadership among green meeting venues in Philadelphia. If you are at the conference center for a meeting, make sure to take a look at the niches on the second floor!
CHF’s museum, library, and administrative offices will be closed today. The Conference Center at CHF will remain open.
While winter weather is on our minds, here's a 1938 advertisement for Dowflake: "Putting Safety on Ice!"
While winter weather is on our minds, here's a 1938 advertisement for Dowflake: "Putting Safety on Ice!"
Good Morning! GPPCMA is looking to do a small event for some students interested in learning more about the events industry. I'm wondering if you can put me in touch with someone whom I could talk to about possibly doing a tour of your space and/or speaking at our event? Please email me at [email protected].