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Chronology of Science in the United States 1840-1849 (2857 words) |
 | The National Institution for the Promotion of Science was founded in Washington, as a successor to the Columbian Institute, with Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett taking the lead. |
| In 1841, it was given responsibility by the U.S. Navy for the collections of the Wilkes Expedition, but by about 1843 this was taken away. |
| The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia received a bird collection of 10,000 European specimens from Thomas B. Wilson (1807-1865), leading to the claim that it was the best ornithological collection in the world. |
| 1841 Society (298 words) |
| 1841 Society members are also invited to informative lectures and seminars given by distinguished NYU physicians and scientists on the latest breakthroughs and advances in medicine and science currently impacting healthcare, as well as to exclusive briefings, private receptions, and other special events. |
| Additionally, members of The 1841 Society receive select newsletters and publications to keep them abreast of the most recent activities and developments of NYU Medical Center. |
| For more information about The 1841 Society, please contact the Office of Development at (212) 263-1841 or (800) 422-4483, or e-mail Takeisha Hall, the NYU Medical Center Representative for The 1841 Society, at takeishia.hall@med.nyu.edu. |
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