Final CFP and Extended Submission Deadline - Eighth Joint Meeting of the BSHS, CSHPS, and HSS, 22-25 June 2016, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Final CFP and Extended Submission Deadline - 10 December 2015
Eighth Joint Meeting of the BSHS, CSHPS, and HSS
22-25 June 2016, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The eighth joint meeting of the British Society for the History of Science, the Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science, and the History of Science Society will take place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Previous successful meetings were in Philadelphia (2012), Oxford (2008), Halifax, Nova Scotia (2004), St Louis (2000), Edinburgh (1996), Toronto (1992), and Manchester (1988).
The theme of the meeting will by ‘Transitions’. Although presenters are not confined to this theme, the Program Committee is seeking papers or sessions that reflect this theme and encourages participants to consider the broader scientific, scholarly and social implications associated with moments of scientific transition.
The conference will take place at the University of Alberta. Founded in 1905, U of A is located in Edmonton, Canada’s most northern major city. U of A has 37,000 students and more than 3,000 faculty and academic staff. Accommodation will be available on campus and near campus.
The programme will include parallel themed sessions, plenary lectures, education and outreach activities, a reception at the Art Gallery of Alberta and a Conference Dinner (TBA). Delegates can explore the vibrant arts scene, and there are many festivals in June, including the Edmonton International Jazz Festival.
The Programme Committee welcomes proposals for sessions or individual papers based around the conference theme from researchers at all stages of their careers. Participation is in no way limited to members of the three organising societies, but there will be a discount for members. Intending participants should also note that the usual HSS rules concerning presenting at successive conferences do not apply to this meeting.
The EXTENDED DEADLINE for submitting a session or paper proposal is 10 December 2015.
Full details of how to submit your session or abstract can be found at: www.uab.ca/3societies
Enquiries concerning the program should be directed to: aede@ualberta.ca
Enquiries concerning the conference should be directed to: threesocieties2016@ualberta.ca.
Eighth Joint Meeting of the BSHS, CSHPS, and HSS
22-25 June 2016, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The eighth joint meeting of the British Society for the History of Science, the Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science, and the History of Science Society will take place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Previous successful meetings were in Philadelphia (2012), Oxford (2008), Halifax, Nova Scotia (2004), St Louis (2000), Edinburgh (1996), Toronto (1992), and Manchester (1988).
The theme of the meeting will by ‘Transitions’. Although presenters are not confined to this theme, the Program Committee is seeking papers or sessions that reflect this theme and encourages participants to consider the broader scientific, scholarly and social implications associated with moments of scientific transition.
The conference will take place at the University of Alberta. Founded in 1905, U of A is located in Edmonton, Canada’s most northern major city. U of A has 37,000 students and more than 3,000 faculty and academic staff. Accommodation will be available on campus and near campus.
The programme will include parallel themed sessions, plenary lectures, education and outreach activities, a reception at the Art Gallery of Alberta and a Conference Dinner (TBA). Delegates can explore the vibrant arts scene, and there are many festivals in June, including the Edmonton International Jazz Festival.
The Programme Committee welcomes proposals for sessions or individual papers based around the conference theme from researchers at all stages of their careers. Participation is in no way limited to members of the three organising societies, but there will be a discount for members. Intending participants should also note that the usual HSS rules concerning presenting at successive conferences do not apply to this meeting.
The EXTENDED DEADLINE for submitting a session or paper proposal is 10 December 2015.
Full details of how to submit your session or abstract can be found at: www.uab.ca/3societies
Enquiries concerning the program should be directed to: aede@ualberta.ca
Enquiries concerning the conference should be directed to: threesocieties2016@ualberta.ca.