The Modern Sciences Working Group, located in the Department of the History of Science, is a student-led forum for graduate students, faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and visiting scholars to share ideas and discuss their work. During the term it meets Wednesdays at noon, in Science Center 252.

Topics generally focus on the history of the physical and life sciences post-1800. Each semester also has a non-restrictive focus theme to encourage week-to-week...