The upcoming University Lecture will honor Henry Guerlac, a prominent historian of science and long-time Cornell faculty member, whose work greatly influenced the field. Michael Gordin will present an insightful talk titled 'Was 1869 Mendeleev's 'Crucial Year?': Or, Henry Guerlac in St. Petersburg.' Guerlac, who taught at Cornell from 1946 to 1975, is celebrated for his research on Antoine Lavoisier, earning him the Pfizer Prize and the George Sarton Medal. He also dedicated efforts to preserve the A.D. White House, raising funds for its restoration and securing its historical recognition.
"Henry Guerlac was a rock star of the history of science - absolutely hugely important... He's a big part of Cornell's history in the post-war period."
"Guerlac won the 1959 Pfizer Prize from the American History of Science Society for his book, 'Lavoisier - The Crucial Year: The Background and Origin of His Experiments on Combustion in 1772.'"
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