Purdue University Center for Cancer Research was established as a NCI basic science cancer center
In 1982, the Purdue University Institute for Cancer Research (PICR) was established as an National Cancer Institute (NCI)…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to Herbert C. Brown
In 1981, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to Herbert C. Brown ‘for his numerous contributions…
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Thermus aquaticus was first discovered in Yellowstone National Park
In 1966, Thermus aquaticus was first discovered in the Mushroom Pool of Lower Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National…
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The Priestley Medal was awarded to William J. Sparks
In 1965, the American Chemical Society awarded the Priestley Medal to William J. Sparks ‘for his numerous contributions…
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Rolla Neil Harger invented the the drunkometer
In 1938, Rolla Neil Harger of Indiana University School of Medicine collaborated with Robert Borkenstein of the Indiana…
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Stanford University opened its doors
On Oct. 1, 1891, Stanford University opened its doors after six years of planning and building on land…
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The University of New Mexico was founded
On Feb. 28, 1889, the New Mexico State University (NMSU), located in Las Cruces, was founded as a…
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Eli Lilly and Company was founded
In 1876, Eli Lilly and Company was founded by Colonel Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana. Colonel Lilly, a…
