Microscopy History

A series of talks derived from presentations  in Spring of 2021 offering a very personal view of the high points in the history of microscopy from 1660 to the recent present.  
From its earliest uses in the seventeenth century to the present day, the microscope, in its many iterations has led to profound changes in the way that we view the world of nature, and ultimately ourselves.  I view this series as a history of the individuals, the instruments, and the observations that have led us to our current understanding of the organization of life.  This is not to slight the profound contributions of chemistry and biochemistry, I also hope to convey the excitement of the researchers as they probed deeper and deeper into the mysteries of life. Each of these topics will be presented as a blend of theory and history, and a surfeit of images.

Joel Sheffield, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Biology
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA