Georgia School of Technology (Georgia Institute of Technology) opened
On Oct 13, 1885, the Georgia School of Technology (Georgia Institute of Technology) opened its doors. The School’s…
The University of Texas at Austin opened its doors
On Sept. 15, 1883, the University of Texas at Austin opened with one building, eight professors, one proctor,…
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Dr Harvey W Wiley becomes chief chemist, expanding the Bureau of Chemistry’s food adulteration studies
In 1883, Dr. Harvey W. Wiley becomes chief chemist, expanding the Bureau of Chemistry’s food adulteration studies. Campaigning…
Benjamin P. Cheney Academy (Eastern Washington University) was founded
On Apr. 3, 1882, Eastern Washington University (EWU) was founded. Originally named Benjamin P. Cheney Academy for the…
Robert Koch announced the discovery of tubercle bacillus, the cause of tuberculosis
On Mar. 24, 1882, German scientist Robert Koch announced to the Berlin Physiological Society that he had discovered…
William Halsted performed the first radical mastectomy
In 1882, William Halsted performed the surgery that bears his name, and the modern era in the surgical…
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John B Hamilton began service as Supervising Surgeon (later known as U.S. Surgeon General)
On Apr. 3, 1879, John B. Hamilton began service as Supervising Surgeon (later known as U.S. Surgeon General),…
The University of Colorado was founded
In 1876, the University of Colorado (CU), and includes three unique campuses — Boulder, Colorado Springs, and the…
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The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (Virginia Tech) opened it’s doors
On Oct. 1, 1872, the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (Virginia Tech) was founded. The Virginia Polytechnic Institute…
New York Skin and Cancer Hospital was the first hospital in America devoted to cancer and skin disorders
In 1872, the New York Skin and Cancer Hospital was founded as the first hospital in America devoted…
Florence Sabin became the first woman to serve as a faculty member at Johns Hopkins
In 1871, Florence Sabin became the first woman to serve as a faculty member at Johns Hopkins. became…
Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward became the first African-American woman to earn a medical degree in New York state
In 1870, Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward was the first African-American woman to ever earn a medical degree…
Detroit Medical College founded
In 1868, Wayne State University was founded by five physicians who witnessed the crude medical treatment on Civil…
The medical college for women at the New York Infirmary for Women and Children was founded
In 1867, the medical college for women at the New York Infirmary for Women and Children was founded….
John Langdon Down, a British doctor, Described What is now known as “Down syndrome”
In 1866, John Langdon Down, a British doctor, described what is now known as “Down syndrome” named after…
William Worrall Mayo opened a medical practice in Rochester, Minnesota
On Jan. 27, 1864, William Worrall Mayo opened a medical practice in Rochester, Minnesota. He had been directed…
British naturalist Charles Darwin published “On the Origin of Species” which explained the theory of evolution
On Nov. 24, 1859, British naturalist Charles Darwin published “On the Origin of Species’ which explained the theory…
Corvallis academy (Oregon State University) was established
On Jan. 20, 1858, Corvallis academy (Oregon State University) was founded and maintained by the Methodist Episcopal Church,…
The New York Infirmary for Women and Children was founded
In 1857, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, her sister, Dr. Emily Blackwell, and Dr. Marie Zakrzewska founded the New York…
The Agricultural College of the State of Michigan was established
On Feb. 12, 1855, Gov. Kinsley S. Bingham signed into law an act for the establishment of the…
The East Florida Seminary (University of Florida) was founded
On Jan. 6, 1853, Florida Governor Thomas Brown signed a bill that provided public support to higher education,…
Adolphe Chatin published the hypothesis of population iodine deficiency associated with endemic goiter
In 1852, Adolphe Chatin, a French chemist, was the first to publish the hypothesis of population iodine deficiency…
The West Florida Seminary (Florida State University) was founded
On Jan. 24, 1851, the West Florida Seminary (Florida State University) was founded by the Florida General Assembly…
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science was founded
On Sept. 20, 1848, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) was founded which marked the…
German scientist Dr. Jacob von Heine conducted the first systematic investigation of polio
In 1840, German scientist Dr. Jacob von Heine conducted the first systematic investigation of polio and developed the…
British naturalists Charles Darwin returned to England from the voyage of the “Beagle”
On Oct. 2, 1836, British naturalist Charles Darwin returned to England from the voyage of the “Beagle.” Darwin,…
British naturalist Charles Darwin departed England on the voyage of the “Beagle”
On Dec. 27, 1831, naturalist Charles Darwin departed England on the British science expedition voyage of the “Beagle”…
The Medical Society of South Carolina Granted Charter by State Assembly
On Dec. 20, 1823, the South Carolina General Assembly granted the request of the Medical Society of South…
James Parkinson published an essay on paralysis agitans known as Shaking Palsy
In 1817, James Parkinson published an essay on six cases of paralysis agitans known as Shaking Palsy. This paper…
The University of North Carolina was founded
On Dec. 11, 1789, the University of North Carolina (UNC) was founded. The UNC was the first public…