Topic

Images play many roles in scientific research.

Images can record fleeting events, make unseen things visible, or transform abstract ideas into concrete objects. They can summarize, clarify, or communicate discoveries.

This exhibit is based on recommendations by the faculty and students of Harvard’s Department of the History of Science. The images are drawn from a variety of disciplines and span the past two hundred years. Together, these items reveal the importance of visual work within science and highlight the beauty of the images created.

About the project

I created this online exhibit based on a physical exhibit I curated at the Collection of Scientific Instruments at Harvard University. It was on view from 2019-2021. I created the online exhibit using the StoryMaps platform.

Check out the exhibit!