The Interdisciplinary Center for Science and Technology Studies (IZWT) hosts its research colloquium on the history of science and technology on April 20, 2026. Starting at 4 pm, doctoral researchers present and discuss their ongoing dissertation projects in the seminar room on the 6th floor of the GSH (Kasinostr. 19–21, 42103 Wuppertal).
Three presentations offer insights into a broad thematic range. Sabrina Engert reflects on the theoretical challenges and findings from her first working phase in her project Kosmos, Körper, Kanon – Epistemische Autoritäten zwischen Zergliederung und Neuordnung (c. 1500–1700), under the title “Dem Theorie-Dickicht entkommen.” Pablo Gómez Samper poses the question “What is an Algebra Book in 16th-century Europe?” as part of his dissertation on geometrical demonstrations in early modern algebra, exploring transmissions and innovations of a mathematical practice. Tim Lork approaches questions of boundary-drawing in the history of science with his talk “Abgrenzung im Zwiesel-Zwist: Annäherungen an eine Typologie der Demarkationsarbeit,” situated within his broader project on the history of demarcation.
All interested parties are warmly welcome to attend.
