CFP - Eighth Joint Meeting of the BSHS, CSHPS, and HSS, 22-25 June 2016, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Call For Papers - Eighth Joint Meeting of the BSHS,
CSHPS, and HSS,
22-25 June 2016, 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 be ‘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.
Transitions might include such ideas as moving from one scientific meme to
another, one locality to another or generational change.
The programme will include themed sessions, plenary
lectures and panels.
A typical presentation will be 20 minutes plus 10 minutes
for questions, but special sessions such as round tables and panels will be
accommodated.
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.
Edmonton is known as the ‘Gateway to the North’ and is
the capital of the province. It is a major economic and cultural hub, situated
on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The conference will include
education and outreach activities, a reception at the Art Gallery of Alberta
and a Conference Dinner. Delegates can explore the vibrant arts scene, and
there are many festivals in June, including the Edmonton International Jazz
Festival. Accommodation will be available on campus and near campus.
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 deadline for submitting a session or paper proposal
is 4 December 2015.
Full details of how to submit your session or abstract
can be found at:
Enquiries concerning the program should be directed to: aede@ualberta.ca
Enquiries concerning the conference should be directed
to: