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Neuronomy, Education, and Outreach in Neuroscience: A Historical Case Study of Burt Green Wilder (2019)

Weiner, Kevin S. (Author)

Journal of the History of the Neurosciences
Volume: 28
Issue: 1
Pages: 42-63

DOI: 10.1080/0964704X.2018.1510259

URI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0964704X.2018.1510259

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Anatomy Neuroanatomy Science and gender Science and race Naturalists Case studies Science education and teaching Neurosciences 20th century, early 19th century Wilder, Burt Green

Burt Green Wilder (1841–1925) was a pioneering naturalist and anatomist who is historically known for his brain collection and for his contributions to neuroanatomical nomenclature. During his 42-year career, Wilder also used brain measurements for education and outreach, especially in regard to issues of race and gender. Additionally, Wilder influenced neuroscience education and acted as a scientific liaison to the public. For example, he designed early implementations of the sheep brain dissections that are still being conducted today, as well as likely conducted the first “Brain Day.” This article reviews each of these topics, as well as others, with the aim of accurately placing Wilder in the history of neuroscience as a naturalist and anatomist who, among other achievements, pioneered the use of brain measurements for education and outreach.

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