HSS 2008

So I'm here in Pittsburgh for the History of Science Society annual meeting. Had a chance to catch up with Janet and Ben while meeting Michael Robinson (of Time to Eat the Dogs) for the first time. Congratulations to him for winning the HSS Forum for History of Science in America book prize for his book The Coldest Crucible. Also got to meet some readers (you know who you are!).

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i'm back home now. it was great to see you and Janet and Michael and share some drinks. until the next one, ben

Great to meet you John. I'll be sure to keep a closer eye on your blog from now on. I'll also try and make Minnesota's blog a little bit more respectable. Till the next meeting, Nathan

By Nathan Crowe (not verified) on 10 Nov 2008 #permalink