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Making better scientists

Our department is devoted to using a wide variety of historical and philosophical approaches to understand two of the most important conceptual and cultural enterprises of the modern world—science and its related discipline, medicine. Our studies share a common aim of understanding how science works.

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We offers several advanced degrees, including several Ph.D. and M.A. options, giving students multiple ways to develop expertise in the field. Undergraduates can pursue a minor in our department, or explore additional study in our field through the Individualized Major Program. 

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A bridge between two cultures

As one of the oldest programs of our kind, we have a long-standing tradition of teaching and research in the history and philosophy of medicine. Our award-winning faculty is active and engaged, serving the academic needs of our students by offering a deep understanding of the field as it evolves.

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Departmental news + events

Becca Jackson has won the 2023 Maurice Daumas Prize!

Thursday, August 10, 2023

The Department would like to Congratulate Becca Jackson for receiving the 2023 Marucie Daumas Prize! 

Becca Jackson has been offered a Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Becca Jackson has been offered a Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow with the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, Germany.  

Evan Arnet, Associate Research Development Specialist

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Evan Arnet, Associate Research Development Specialist working for Proposal Development Services at Indiana University, Bloomington campus.  

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