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,…
Francis Galton coined the term eugenics
On May 16, 1883, Francis Galton introduced the term eugenics that suggested humans can be improved by selective…
The term germplasm was coined by German scientist August Weismann
In 1883, the term germplasm was coined by German scientist August Weismann. Weismann proposed the theory of the…
American Seed Trade Association was founded
In 1883, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) was founded. Today, is one of the oldest trade organizations…
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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…
University of North Dakota was founded
In 1883, the University of North Dakota was founded in Grand Forks by the Dakota Territorial Assembly. Today…
The first vaccine-virus laboratory in the US was established at the University of Missouri
In 1883, the first vaccine-virus laboratory in the U.S. was established at the University of Missouri veterinary science…