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	A Bold Experiment: The Origins of the Sciences at the University of Chicago In celebration of the 125th anniversary of the University of Chicago's founding, this exhibit looks back at the establishment of the natural sciences at the University.	Locations Crerar Library, 1st Floor: Other Spaces Sept. 21 — March 31, 2016 View web exhibit >>	Subjects University of Chicago History of Science
	Charles Otis Whitman: His Science, His Special Birds, and the Marine Biological Laboratory Charles Whitman was a pioneer in the study of animal behavior, and one of his main research interests was the passenger pigeon. This exhibit examines Whitman's legacy at the University of Chicago and beyond.	Locations Crerar Library, 1st Floor: Other Spaces Jan. 6 — March 21, 2014 View web exhibit >>	Subjects Organismal Biology Biological Sciences
	Chicago Celebrates Darwin The John Crerar Library presents Chicago Celebrates Darwin, an exhibit which revisits the Darwin Centennial Celebration hosted by the University in 1959. We look back at the original letters, pictures, and documents from that conference to get a sense of the atmosphere and the importance of the events, including the effect of Darwin’s theories on the research and popular opinion of the day.	Locations Crerar Library, 1st Floor: Other Spaces Oct. 19 — March 26, 2010 View web exhibit >>	Subjects University of Chicago Ecology & Evolution Organismal Biology Biological Sciences Chicago and Illinois
	Discovering the Beauty and Charm of the Wilderness: Chicago Connections to the National Park Service The National Park Service offers a rich variety of landforms, flora, and fauna that have been the subject of many University of Chicago scientific studies. The parks have also served as inspiration for art, photography and literature. To mark the National Park Service’s 100-year anniversary, we delve into the Library’s archives and rare collections to uncover Chicago connections to the parks.	Locations Crerar Library, 1st Floor: Other Spaces Oct. 31 — Dec. 31, 2016 View web exhibit >>	Subjects Organismal Biology American History University of Chicago Environmental Science
	Dog Fight: The Animal Experimentation Debate in Twentieth-Century Chicago What should be done with unclaimed pound dogs? This question inspired fierce debates in Chicago, where an unusual city ordinance in 1931 granted scientists at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and other local medical schools access to stray dogs for experimental purposes. This exhibition explores both sides of that controversy and shows how it continues to shape the ways we discuss biomedical ethics and scientific progress.	May 8 — Sept. 1, 2023 View web exhibit >>	Subjects University of Chicago Chicago and Illinois History of Science History
	Flights before the Wrights: Octave Chanute, Chicago. Aeronautical Pioneer, Engineer & Teacher An exhibition of Octave Chanute's accomplishments and highlights from the visionary's career. Chanute’s novel biplane glider, an engineering masterpiece in the world of 1896 flying machines was the foundation for 20th-century aircraft.	Locations Crerar Library, 1st Floor: Other Spaces Nov. 1 — June 1, 2002 View web exhibit >>	Subjects Aviation Technology History of Science
	From Sausage to Hot Dog: the Evolution of an Icon The hot dog is an American creation, and Chicago even has its own style. But where did this popular food come from and how did it develop? This exhibit looks to the hot dog's origins in sausage-making practices brought by European immigrants to the Midwest. We consider techniques used in neighborhood butcher shops and the rise of industrial meat production. Homemade recipes and artisanal makers past and present are also examined.	Locations Crerar Library, 1st Floor: Other Spaces Oct. 29 — Dec. 31, 2013 View web exhibit >>	Subjects History of Science History American History Chicago and Illinois
	Honest Jim: James D. Watson, the Writer Fifty years ago, James Watson and Francis Crick made one of the major discoveries of the twentieth century: they deciphered the double helical structure of DNA. The discovery began a revolution in molecular biology that led to major advances in science and medicine.	Locations Crerar Library, 1st Floor: Other Spaces Jan. 19 — May 28, 2004 View web exhibit >>	Subjects Biological Sciences Molecular & Cell Biology History of Science
	A Library for All Time: The History of the John Crerar Library The John Crerar Library holds a place of distinction in the world of libraries. The images and texts presented here trace the history of the library from its founding as a free public library of science made possible by the gift of a dedicated philanthropist through its growth to an outstanding print collection with innovative research services and into its present form which combines these traditional services and collections with modern electronic information resources and creative collaborations with campus partners.	Locations Crerar Library, 1st Floor: Other Spaces Oct. 29 — March 31, 2014 View web exhibit >>	Subjects Biological Sciences Physical Sciences History of Science
	Marie Tharp: Pioneering Oceanographer A pioneer in her field, renowned cartographer Marie Tharp created the first scientific maps of the Atlantic Ocean floor with her partner Bruce Heezen. Her observations showed the topography and geographical landscape of the ocean bottom and were crucial to the development of the theories of plate tectonics and continental drift in the earth sciences.	View web exhibit >>	Subjects History of Science Geography Geophysical Sciences
	ReFraming Graphic Medicine: Comics and the History of Medicine Throughout the history of comics, the visual stories of health, illness and medical practice complement the traditional history of medicine. Spanning from the origins of comics to contemporary works of graphic medicine, this exhibit traces a unique visual history of the illness experience and the evolution of Western healthcare practices and broadens our understanding of how the history of medicine is constructed.	Locations The Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center May 9 — July 16, 2022 View web exhibit >>	Subjects History of Medicine Medicine Art
	The Science of Sustainability This exhibit takes a close look at some aspects of sustainable building design and how they can produce greener buildings.	Locations Crerar Library, 1st Floor: Other Spaces April 5 — Oct. 1, 2010 View web exhibit >>	Subjects Environmental Science Urban Studies Organismal Biology Chicago and Illinois University of Chicago
	Shared Past, Shared Future: The Marine Biological Laboratory and the University of Chicago The recent affiliation between UChicago and the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is the latest chapter in the long, intertwined history of the two institutions.	Locations Crerar Library, 1st Floor: Other Spaces April 19 — Oct. 31, 2016 View web exhibit >>	Subjects Organismal Biology University of Chicago
	Something's Brewing: The Art, Science and Technology of Beer Brewing The Crerar Library exhibit, Something's Brewing: The Art, Science and Technology of Brewing, explores the development of brewing, from the ancient Sumerians' rice-based beverages to the rise and fall of the Chicago brewing industry.	Locations Crerar Library, 1st Floor: Other Spaces Jan. 8 — March 31, 2007 View web exhibit >>	Subjects Chicago and Illinois Materials Science History of Science Technology
	They Saw Stars: Art and Astronomy This John Crerar Library exhibit highlights works of art and literature influenced by astronomy, either through scientific study, a fascination with the night sky, or as an inspiration for the literary imagination. Both contemporary and historical works are included.	Locations Crerar Library, 1st Floor: Other Spaces June 2 — Nov. 1, 2005 View web exhibit >>	Subjects History of Science Art Astronomy & Astrophysics