Science History Institute

Name: Plastics: Challenges and Potential
Start: 2023-12-06T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2023-12-06T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Science History Institute

https://www.sciencehistory.org

Events from this organizer

October 2023
Whodunit? A Forensic Science Mystery

October 6, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Finding clues, testing evidence, uncovering secrets—it’s all part of the game at this month’s mystery-themed First Friday! Join us for a night of “whodunits” and solve a historical forensics murder […]

Free
November 2023
Start Talking Science

November 3, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Start Talking Science

Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Want to know what really happens in a laboratory? Want to meet scientists doing cutting-edge research in physics, medicine, biochemistry, and more? Then let’s Start Talking Science! At this First Friday event, dozens of researchers from local universities will present their innovative projects and answer your questions live. Stop in our museum to explore the […]

Free
December 2023
First Friday: Not-So-Secret Recipes

December 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Ever wondered what gives lift to cakes, or why a batch of cookies failed? What’s the secret? Science! This First Friday, take a journey through the kitchen and the chemistry […]

Free
Plastics: Challenges and Potential

December 6, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Synthetic plastics—once heralded as the materials of the future—are now recognized as a growing environmental threat. But when did our wonder and excitement about plastic products transform into anxiety and doubt? When Did Plastics Become a Problem? Join us for a lively panel discussion featuring expert speakers who will explore this question by examining the […]

Free