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Its original name as the American Eugenics Society lasted from 1922 to 1973, but the group changed their name after open use of the term "eugenics" became disfavored; it was known as the Society for the Study of Social Biology from 1973–2008, and the Society for Biodemography and Social Biology from 2008–2019.
By 1910, there was a large and dynamic network of scientists, reformers, and professionals engaged in national eugenics projects and actively promoting eugenic legislation. The American Breeder's Association, the first eugenic body in the U.S., expanded in 1906 to include a specific eugenics committee under the direction of Charles B. Davenport.
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The institute was founded in 1929 by Gordon Battelle. [2] Originally focusing on contract research and development work in the areas of metals and material science, Battelle is now an international science and technology enterprise that explores emerging areas of science, develops and commercializes technology, and manages laboratories for customers.
Classification: People: By occupation: Eugenicists: By nationality: American Also: United States : People : By occupation : Eugenicists About Category:American eugenicists and related categories: This category's scope contains articles about American eugenicists , which may be a contentious label .
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The organization's original researchers were centered at Wright State University. In 1999, The Buckeye Institute moved from Dayton to Columbus, Ohio. [1] Columbus Mayor Greg Lashutka was formerly chair of the organization's board of directors. [9] Matt Mayer, who went on to found Opportunity Ohio, led the organization from 2009 through 2011. [10]