IMSS selects Kathleen Gallo for position of Artist-in-Residence for Spring 2021 The International Museum of Surgical Science (IMSS) is pleased to announce their Spring 2021 Artist in Residence, Kathleen Gallo. The Museum continues its Residency program after two periods of public closure in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The IMSS resumes its … Continue reading Kathleen Gallo announced as Spring 2021 Artist-in-Residence
Published by Sandy Bechtolsheim When we think about the qualities or traits that a surgeon needs to have to be successful, words such as intelligence, courageousness, ability to focus, adaptability, stamina, and analytical thinking come to mind. But no matter how intelligent, courageous, focused, adaptable, strong, or analytical a surgeon may be, they would be … Continue reading The Hands Have It: The Importance of Manual Dexterity in Medicine
IMSS selects Kioto Aoki for position of Artist-in-Residence for Fall 2020 The International Museum of Surgical Science (IMSS) is pleased to announce their Fall 2020 Artist in Residence, Kioto Aoki. The Museum continues its Residency program after a period of public closure from March – June, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The IMSS resumes … Continue reading Kioto Aoki announced as Fall 2020 Artist-in-Residence
Published by Kelly Christian I’ve been working as the Library Collections Intern here at the International Museum of Surgical Science since the beginning of February. I was very excited to have this opportunity to better acquaint myself with the library collection, understand the specific needs of historic books, and work on honing my skills in … Continue reading My Role as a Library Collections Intern
Published by Emily Baughman While I’ve been reflecting on my time as an education intern, I’ve been struggling with what I’ve wanted to say. When I started my internship a few months ago I could have never predicted where I ended up. I started by studying medical history and ended up living in a future … Continue reading Reflecting on my Experience as an Education Intern
Published by Michelle Rinard The City of Chicago announced the next phase of reopening to begin this Friday, June 26th, 2020, under Phase IV: Gradually Resume at the direction of Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The International Museum of Surgical Science will reopen following the industry-specific guidelines, which align with the State of Illinois and phase four … Continue reading Museum Re-Opens Friday, June 26
Contact: Michelle Rinardmichelle@imss.org312-642-6502 ext. 3118 For immediate release: International Museum of Surgical Science Wins Highly Competitive Grant to Support STEM Engagement During COVID-19 Pandemic Chicago—The International Museum of Surgical Science is one of 20 science centers and museums around the country selected to receive $5,000 in support of STEM engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic from … Continue reading IMSS Receives Voya-funded Grant for STEM Activities Outreach During COVID-19
Published by Emily Baughman Beauty is pain. Whether you’ve scored a nasty cut while shaving or destroyed your feet breaking in a pair of heels, everyone has flirted with danger in the name of becoming “more beautiful”. Dangerous beauty trends have come and, more importantly, gone throughout the years. From fad diets to bizarre make-up … Continue reading X-Ray Hair Removal: Seeing Through the Beauty Industry
Published by Michelle Rinard As Chicago partially reopens Wednesday under Phase III: Cautiously Reopen at the direction of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the International Museum of Surgical Science opens its Museum Store for in-person shopping and pick up orders. You can visit our online store at imss.ecwid.com. To take the best precautions, we are adhering to … Continue reading Museum Store Opens Wednesday, June 3
Published by Bailey Kirsten “Beauty is pain!” one may think as they stuff their feet into 6-inch pumps, or meticulously tweeze their brows into the perfect arch. How far, however, might someone be willing to step over the line separating minor discomfort and extreme agony in order to get that special compliment from a stranger … Continue reading A Note from the Collections – From Assassinations to Witches’ Brews: The Troubled History of the Belladonna Plant
