Historians and philosophers of science and scientists work on the same problems. So, why not work on these problems together and transform the way we understand them? That’s what we do.
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Michel Vervoort (1970-2022)
On Thursday, December 8th, 2022, Michel Vervoort, passed away. Michel was a beloved member of the McDonnell Initiative. He was a Professor in Developmental Genetics at Université Paris… Read more “Michel Vervoort (1970-2022)”
History of Biology Seminar at MBL: Regeneration Again (Again)
From May 19th through 24th, 2022, the leaders of the McDonnell Initiative again amassed along with historians, philosophers, and scientists to focus on regeneration. Over the course… Read more “History of Biology Seminar at MBL: Regeneration Again (Again)”
Team Leaders Present at PSA and HSS 2021
It was a busy November for the McDonnell Initiative. First, at the Philosophy of Science Association (PSA) Annual Meeting from November 11-14, McDonnell Working Group Leaders Drew… Read more “Team Leaders Present at PSA and HSS 2021”
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What people are saying about the McDonnell Initiative @MBL
It was nice to take the time to address philosophical issues within our research. The problems are known, but often ignored, as if they will somehow resolve themselves.
My interactions with Tomomi and the other scientists at the MBL provided me with new ideas for future avenues of historical research that never would have occurred to me otherwise
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