E1: Boundary Objects
Oddly Influenced
Exploring the Founding and Research Focus of a Museum Studying Evolutionary Change
The chapter discusses the founding of a research museum in 1908 that focused on studying evolutionary change, highlighting the significance of studying change in California and the impact of Darwinian evolution on scientific research. It also mentions a specific example involving the Alpine chipmunk and how data from the museum's stored specimens helped identify genetic changes related to its ability to survive in changing environments.
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