Dr. Tal Golan

Professor

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Biography

Tal Golan is a historian specializing in the history of science, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries. He examines the interplay between science, technology, and law, with a specific focus on Israeli science and science policy. Golan received his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1997. His research includes significant projects on Zionism and science, and he has authored and edited several notable works, including 'Laws of Man, Laws of Nature: History of Scientific Expert Testimony' published by Harvard University Press. His scholarly contributions include books, book chapters, and journal articles on topics such as the role of visual technologies in medicine and law, the Kishon Affair, and historical perspectives on scientific expert testimony.

Research Interests

History of Science Israeli Science Science Policy Science and Law

Courses

HISC 107. Emergence of Modern Science HISC 131. Science, Technology, and Law LAWS 101. Contemporary Legal Issues HISC 177/277. Science and Enlightenment HISC 180/280. History and Public Policy HIGR 236A+B. Science and the Public Sphere HIGR 239. Scientific Evidence HISC 161/261. Newton & Newtonianism HITO 87. Biology and Society

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).