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42nd International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences (INHIGEO) Symposium

50th Anniversary of INHIGEO 1967-2017

  • When Sep 12, 2017 12:00 AM to Sep 18, 2017 12:00 AM (GMT+0 / UTC0)
  • Where Yerevan, Armenia
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At the Institute of Geological Sciencesdella National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia a Yerevan, it will be held  from 12 to 18 september 2017 il 42ndI nternational Commission on the History of Geological Sciences (INHIGEO) Symposium. The International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences (INHIGEO) promotes ongoing research into the history of the earth sciences.

It was founded in 1967 and currently has approx. 300 members from 57 countries. INHIGEO has been established by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) and is also affiliated with the International Union of the History and Philosophy of Sciences (IUHPS).

The primary objective of the INHIGEO involves promoting studies in the history of geological disciplines. In so doing, the Commission endeavours to stimulate and coordinate the activities of regional, national, and international organizations having shared purposes. The Commission also works to foster the publication of individual and collective works that illuminate the history of the geological sciences. Two ISPRA experts will join to represent Italy in the Commission working group.

 

 

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