Dr. Penelope K Hardy
@pkhardy.bsky.social
Historian of science, technology, & medicine, especially tech of ocean science. Associate professor of history. Book review editor for H-Sci-Med-Tech & H-Oceans. She/her/hers.
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H-SciMedTech Books for Review
Below are the books currently available for review with H-SciMedTech. Interested in reviewing one? Message Penelope Hardy @pkhardy on Twitter or @pkhardy.bsky.social, or send an email to phardy@uwlax...
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Calling all grad students, independent scholars, librarians, museum pros, academics …
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#HSTM #HPS #STS #HistSci #PhilSci #HistTech #HistMed #RHM #LitMed #MedSocio #MedAnthro #MediaStudies #InfoStudies
✔️this list of available 📚 & DM me to review your pick for H-SciMedTech!
tinyurl.com/yzkcp9fa
#HSTM #HPS #STS #HistSci #PhilSci #HistTech #HistMed #RHM #LitMed #MedSocio #MedAnthro #MediaStudies #InfoStudies
New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:
Check out @sofiagb.bsky.social (Instituto de Física da Universidade de São Paulo)’s review of the edited volume _Women in the History of Quantum Physics: Beyond Knabenphysik_, pub 2025 @universitypress.cambridge.org
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
Check out @sofiagb.bsky.social (Instituto de Física da Universidade de São Paulo)’s review of the edited volume _Women in the History of Quantum Physics: Beyond Knabenphysik_, pub 2025 @universitypress.cambridge.org
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:
Check out @sofiagb.bsky.social (Instituto de Física da Universidade de São Paulo)’s review of the edited volume _Women in the History of Quantum Physics: Beyond Knabenphysik_, pub 2025 @universitypress.cambridge.org
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
Check out @sofiagb.bsky.social (Instituto de Física da Universidade de São Paulo)’s review of the edited volume _Women in the History of Quantum Physics: Beyond Knabenphysik_, pub 2025 @universitypress.cambridge.org
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
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Protest music of the folk variety seems to be back, reaching to a wider and wider audience again.
Seeger, Dylan, Guthrie, and Springsteen are being joined by musicians like Carsie Blanton and Jesse Welles.
Point me to others in a similar vein, please!!
Seeger, Dylan, Guthrie, and Springsteen are being joined by musicians like Carsie Blanton and Jesse Welles.
Point me to others in a similar vein, please!!
January 29, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Protest music of the folk variety seems to be back, reaching to a wider and wider audience again.
Seeger, Dylan, Guthrie, and Springsteen are being joined by musicians like Carsie Blanton and Jesse Welles.
Point me to others in a similar vein, please!!
Seeger, Dylan, Guthrie, and Springsteen are being joined by musicians like Carsie Blanton and Jesse Welles.
Point me to others in a similar vein, please!!
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An interesting find from our rare book collection this week 🧐
Marine architecture: or directions for carrying on a ship, from the first laying of the keel to her actual going to sea. (author unknown). Published by William Mount 1736
Marine architecture: or directions for carrying on a ship, from the first laying of the keel to her actual going to sea. (author unknown). Published by William Mount 1736
January 29, 2026 at 10:52 AM
An interesting find from our rare book collection this week 🧐
Marine architecture: or directions for carrying on a ship, from the first laying of the keel to her actual going to sea. (author unknown). Published by William Mount 1736
Marine architecture: or directions for carrying on a ship, from the first laying of the keel to her actual going to sea. (author unknown). Published by William Mount 1736
New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:
Check out @pramberg.bsky.social (Truman State Uni)’s review of William H. Brock’s book _Fifth Business: A Life of the Chemist and Educationist Henry Edward Armstrong_ pub 2025 @uchicagopress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
Check out @pramberg.bsky.social (Truman State Uni)’s review of William H. Brock’s book _Fifth Business: A Life of the Chemist and Educationist Henry Edward Armstrong_ pub 2025 @uchicagopress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 1:42 PM
New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:
Check out @pramberg.bsky.social (Truman State Uni)’s review of William H. Brock’s book _Fifth Business: A Life of the Chemist and Educationist Henry Edward Armstrong_ pub 2025 @uchicagopress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
Check out @pramberg.bsky.social (Truman State Uni)’s review of William H. Brock’s book _Fifth Business: A Life of the Chemist and Educationist Henry Edward Armstrong_ pub 2025 @uchicagopress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
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A friend of mine is looking for a native English-speaking copyeditor for his history monograph. Does anybody have any recommendations? Recommending yourself is entirely welcome and encouraged! 🗃️
January 26, 2026 at 2:10 PM
A friend of mine is looking for a native English-speaking copyeditor for his history monograph. Does anybody have any recommendations? Recommending yourself is entirely welcome and encouraged! 🗃️
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Are you a creative and intellectually curious editor ready to grow lists in environmental history, history of medicine, urban history, and labor history?
We’re hiring an Acquisitions Editor to help shape our history lists 🙌 Interested? You can learn more here👇
uncpress.org/now-hiring-a...
We’re hiring an Acquisitions Editor to help shape our history lists 🙌 Interested? You can learn more here👇
uncpress.org/now-hiring-a...
Now Hiring: Acquisitions Editor, History
Acquisitions Editor, History UNC Press is seeking a creative, intellectually curious, and mission-driven publishing professional who will acquire general
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January 26, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Are you a creative and intellectually curious editor ready to grow lists in environmental history, history of medicine, urban history, and labor history?
We’re hiring an Acquisitions Editor to help shape our history lists 🙌 Interested? You can learn more here👇
uncpress.org/now-hiring-a...
We’re hiring an Acquisitions Editor to help shape our history lists 🙌 Interested? You can learn more here👇
uncpress.org/now-hiring-a...
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I'm sure you've heard this before and I don't want to sound like a scratched record but if you're someplace that doesn't usually get storms and cold like this one, or you've only recently moved to someplace that does, treat this fucker with the respect you would give a kaiju.
January 23, 2026 at 1:25 PM
I'm sure you've heard this before and I don't want to sound like a scratched record but if you're someplace that doesn't usually get storms and cold like this one, or you've only recently moved to someplace that does, treat this fucker with the respect you would give a kaiju.
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Some thoughts:
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
Nomination and selection of Nobel Peace Prize laureates - NobelPrize.org
A nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize may be submitted by any person who meets the nomination criteria. A letter of invitation to submit is not required. The names of the nominees and other informati...
www.nobelprize.org
January 22, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Some thoughts:
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
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aaghhh can someone help me out, there was a post w a tshirt designed by MN artist tribal member, sales benefit immigrant rights? i
don't want to tag anyone super busy supporting MSP right now but i wanna find the shirt for a friend here who asked me bc wants to buy one? thanks! 💛
don't want to tag anyone super busy supporting MSP right now but i wanna find the shirt for a friend here who asked me bc wants to buy one? thanks! 💛
January 22, 2026 at 7:08 PM
aaghhh can someone help me out, there was a post w a tshirt designed by MN artist tribal member, sales benefit immigrant rights? i
don't want to tag anyone super busy supporting MSP right now but i wanna find the shirt for a friend here who asked me bc wants to buy one? thanks! 💛
don't want to tag anyone super busy supporting MSP right now but i wanna find the shirt for a friend here who asked me bc wants to buy one? thanks! 💛
New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:
Check out Caroline Wechsler (@upenn.edu)’s review of @jonathanmberman.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy, Troy Camarata, Tony A. Sleiman’s book _Critical Thinking for Medical and Graduate Students_ pub 2025 @mitpress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
Check out Caroline Wechsler (@upenn.edu)’s review of @jonathanmberman.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy, Troy Camarata, Tony A. Sleiman’s book _Critical Thinking for Medical and Graduate Students_ pub 2025 @mitpress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 3:58 PM
New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:
Check out Caroline Wechsler (@upenn.edu)’s review of @jonathanmberman.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy, Troy Camarata, Tony A. Sleiman’s book _Critical Thinking for Medical and Graduate Students_ pub 2025 @mitpress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
Check out Caroline Wechsler (@upenn.edu)’s review of @jonathanmberman.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy, Troy Camarata, Tony A. Sleiman’s book _Critical Thinking for Medical and Graduate Students_ pub 2025 @mitpress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
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Calling all grad students, independent scholars, librarians, museum pros, academics …
✔️this list of available 📚 & DM me to review your pick for H-SciMedTech!
tinyurl.com/yzkcp9fa
#HSTM #HPS #STS #HistSci #PhilSci #HistTech #HistMed #RHM #LitMed #MedSocio #MedAnthro #MediaStudies #InfoStudies
✔️this list of available 📚 & DM me to review your pick for H-SciMedTech!
tinyurl.com/yzkcp9fa
#HSTM #HPS #STS #HistSci #PhilSci #HistTech #HistMed #RHM #LitMed #MedSocio #MedAnthro #MediaStudies #InfoStudies
H-SciMedTech Books for Review
Below are the books currently available for review with H-SciMedTech. Interested in reviewing one? Message Penelope Hardy @pkhardy on Twitter or @pkhardy.bsky.social, or send an email to phardy@uwlax...
tinyurl.com
November 2, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Calling all grad students, independent scholars, librarians, museum pros, academics …
✔️this list of available 📚 & DM me to review your pick for H-SciMedTech!
tinyurl.com/yzkcp9fa
#HSTM #HPS #STS #HistSci #PhilSci #HistTech #HistMed #RHM #LitMed #MedSocio #MedAnthro #MediaStudies #InfoStudies
✔️this list of available 📚 & DM me to review your pick for H-SciMedTech!
tinyurl.com/yzkcp9fa
#HSTM #HPS #STS #HistSci #PhilSci #HistTech #HistMed #RHM #LitMed #MedSocio #MedAnthro #MediaStudies #InfoStudies
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Every once in a while I see mention of someone's running list of articles about AI and education. Does anyone have that bookmarked that they could share?
January 20, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Every once in a while I see mention of someone's running list of articles about AI and education. Does anyone have that bookmarked that they could share?
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Check out our CFP below! #envhist #envhum #histsci #polar #alpine #climate
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Call for Contributions: After Permafrost – Thinking with Frozen Earth on a Thawing Planet | H-Net
Dear colleagues,We are happy to share a call for contributions to an edited volume titled After Permafrost: Thinking with Frozen Earth on a Thawing Planet. Please, see the detailed call attached.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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The Marshall Project is exploring all the ways menopause and perimenopause affect women behind bars. If you are a women’s health expert, formerly incarcerated, provide healthcare to people in prison, or know someone going through menopause behind bars — we want to hear from you.
Tell Us What It’s Like to Go Through Menopause in Prison
Your insights will help inform a guide about the critical life stage that we’ll share with incarcerated people.
www.themarshallproject.org
January 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Marshall Project is exploring all the ways menopause and perimenopause affect women behind bars. If you are a women’s health expert, formerly incarcerated, provide healthcare to people in prison, or know someone going through menopause behind bars — we want to hear from you.
New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:
Check out Ben Maldonado (@harvard.edu)’s review of @npcrowe.bsky.social (U of North Carolina-Wilmington)’s book _Forgotten Clones: The Birth of Cloning and the Biological Revolution_ pub 2021 @upittpress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
Check out Ben Maldonado (@harvard.edu)’s review of @npcrowe.bsky.social (U of North Carolina-Wilmington)’s book _Forgotten Clones: The Birth of Cloning and the Biological Revolution_ pub 2021 @upittpress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:
Check out Ben Maldonado (@harvard.edu)’s review of @npcrowe.bsky.social (U of North Carolina-Wilmington)’s book _Forgotten Clones: The Birth of Cloning and the Biological Revolution_ pub 2021 @upittpress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
Check out Ben Maldonado (@harvard.edu)’s review of @npcrowe.bsky.social (U of North Carolina-Wilmington)’s book _Forgotten Clones: The Birth of Cloning and the Biological Revolution_ pub 2021 @upittpress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
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Anyone got recommendations for travel writing about mountains? Preferably walkers, not ice climbers, preferably in Europe and not doing colonialist summit conquering bullshit, just about people walking in high country.
January 20, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Anyone got recommendations for travel writing about mountains? Preferably walkers, not ice climbers, preferably in Europe and not doing colonialist summit conquering bullshit, just about people walking in high country.
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An excellent review by Dr. Joy Rohde of Dr. Peter Grace's recent book "The Intelligence Intellectuals: Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA" from Georgetown University Press.
Rohde on Grace, 'The Intelligence Intellectuals: Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA' | H-Net
Grace, Peter C.. The Intelligence Intellectuals: Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA. : Geogetown University Press, 2026. xviii + 288 pp. $39.95 (paper), ISBN 9781647126445. Reviewed by Joy Ro...
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January 19, 2026 at 5:53 PM
An excellent review by Dr. Joy Rohde of Dr. Peter Grace's recent book "The Intelligence Intellectuals: Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA" from Georgetown University Press.
New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:
Check out @heatherlwellis.bsky.social (@sheffielduni.bsky.social)’s review of @stephenrcase.bsky.social (Olivet Nazarene Uni)’s book _Creatures of Reason: John Herschel & the Invention of Science_ 2024 @upittpress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
Check out @heatherlwellis.bsky.social (@sheffielduni.bsky.social)’s review of @stephenrcase.bsky.social (Olivet Nazarene Uni)’s book _Creatures of Reason: John Herschel & the Invention of Science_ 2024 @upittpress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 3:27 PM
New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:
Check out @heatherlwellis.bsky.social (@sheffielduni.bsky.social)’s review of @stephenrcase.bsky.social (Olivet Nazarene Uni)’s book _Creatures of Reason: John Herschel & the Invention of Science_ 2024 @upittpress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
Check out @heatherlwellis.bsky.social (@sheffielduni.bsky.social)’s review of @stephenrcase.bsky.social (Olivet Nazarene Uni)’s book _Creatures of Reason: John Herschel & the Invention of Science_ 2024 @upittpress.bsky.social
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
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The #injurystudies working group meets about once a month, and we’re holding a two-day online workshop on March 13-14!
injurystudies.org
injurystudies.org
Injury Studies Network – The Injury Studies Network is an international community of researchers, practitioners, and artists committed to the study of injuries.
injurystudies.org
January 18, 2026 at 1:12 PM
The #injurystudies working group meets about once a month, and we’re holding a two-day online workshop on March 13-14!
injurystudies.org
injurystudies.org
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Had an intriguing editorial discussion recently: how did people in the past talk about 'minutes' when they didn't have watches or standardised times? How does that affect your thinking?
Come down an Elizabethan/Jacobean rabbit hole with me.
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Come down an Elizabethan/Jacobean rabbit hole with me.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Had an intriguing editorial discussion recently: how did people in the past talk about 'minutes' when they didn't have watches or standardised times? How does that affect your thinking?
Come down an Elizabethan/Jacobean rabbit hole with me.
1/
Come down an Elizabethan/Jacobean rabbit hole with me.
1/
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For many years I have been posting little observations online. What you may not know is that for many years, artists have been illustrating them - for no reason other than they wanted to respond. Below is a thread of some of these beautiful drawings because they should be seen 🧵
January 15, 2026 at 12:55 PM
For many years I have been posting little observations online. What you may not know is that for many years, artists have been illustrating them - for no reason other than they wanted to respond. Below is a thread of some of these beautiful drawings because they should be seen 🧵
Reposted by Dr. Penelope K Hardy
Ok #archaeology peeps. Who has a reading about archaeological theory that they like to use for undergraduate classes? For students who might not have had archaeology classes before.
January 14, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Ok #archaeology peeps. Who has a reading about archaeological theory that they like to use for undergraduate classes? For students who might not have had archaeology classes before.
New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:
Check out Joy Rohde (@umich.edu)’s review of Peter C. Grace (@universityofotago.bsky.social)’s book _The Intelligence Intellectuals: Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA_ pub 2026 @ Georgetown University Press
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
Check out Joy Rohde (@umich.edu)’s review of Peter C. Grace (@universityofotago.bsky.social)’s book _The Intelligence Intellectuals: Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA_ pub 2026 @ Georgetown University Press
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:
Check out Joy Rohde (@umich.edu)’s review of Peter C. Grace (@universityofotago.bsky.social)’s book _The Intelligence Intellectuals: Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA_ pub 2026 @ Georgetown University Press
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
Check out Joy Rohde (@umich.edu)’s review of Peter C. Grace (@universityofotago.bsky.social)’s book _The Intelligence Intellectuals: Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA_ pub 2026 @ Georgetown University Press
#hstm
Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social