2022 Anniversaries in the History of Canadian Science and Technology First posted Friday, May 6, 2022 / Yom shishi, 5 Iyar, 5782, Yom 20 Ha-Omer By David Orenstein As I mentioned, back in December, “2022 is an opportunity for those interested in Canadian Science and Technology to celebrate several Anniversaries, including …. the 30th Anniversary … Continue reading 2022 Anniversaries in the History of Canadian Science and Technology
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Call for Applicants: CSTHA Summer Student
CSTHA Summer Student Contract June-August 2022 | September-November 2022 CDN $409.50 per week based on an 18.75 hour work-week Deadline for submission: Monday, May 16, 2022. Please submit a letter of interest and a CV. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide 2 references. The Canadian Science and Technology Historical Association (CSTHA) is seeking two … Continue reading Call for Applicants: CSTHA Summer Student
Call for Applicants – Treasurer, CSTHA Executive Committee
The Canadian Science and Technology Historical Association / Association pour l’histoire de la science et de la technologie seeks applicants for the position of Treasurer to serve on the Executive Committee. This is a volunteer position and the term is for two years. The Executive Committee meets 3-4 times per year and is responsible for … Continue reading Call for Applicants – Treasurer, CSTHA Executive Committee
Just three weeks to go! CSHPM and CSHPS Programme
Just three weeks to go! Abstracts for CSHPM and CSHPS Programme First posted Friday, April 22, 2022 / Yom shishi, 21 Nisan, 5782, Omer Day 5. By David Orenstein, Danforth CTI, Retired Three weeks from today the concatenated conferences of the Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Mathematics (CSHPM) and of the Canadian Society … Continue reading Just three weeks to go! CSHPM and CSHPS Programme
Happy Easter & Happy Passover!
Happy Easter & Happy Passover! First Posted on Good Friday, April 15, 2022 / Erev Pesach, Yom Shishi, 14 Nisan, 5782. By: David Orenstein, Danforth CTI, Retired By happy coincidence, this day is important for both Easter and Passover: Good Friday today, and the first Passover Seder tonight, after sundown. But how do we know … Continue reading Happy Easter & Happy Passover!
Canada’s Federal Budget and Mathematical Literacy
Canada’s Federal Budget and Mathematical Literacy First posted Friday, April 8, 2022 / Yom shishi, 7 Nisan, 5782 By David Orenstein, Danforth CTI, Retired Ever since I retired from teaching high school mathematics, almost ten years ago, I’ve often wondered whether I and my colleagues had improved Canadian society. Or asked another way, is there … Continue reading Canada’s Federal Budget and Mathematical Literacy
CSHPM 2022 Preliminary Programme
Preliminary Programme for CSHPM 2022 at CFHSS Congress, Now Available First posted Monday, March 28, 2022 / Yom sheni, 25 Adar II, 5782 By David Orenstein, Danforth CTI, Retired The Preliminary Programme for the 2022 Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Mathematics (CSHPM) (at the Canadian Federation of the Humanities … Continue reading CSHPM 2022 Preliminary Programme
Jarrell Prize Winner, 2020-21: Sara Spike
The CSTHA is pleased to announce the biennial winner of the Jarrell Prize. This prize was established in 2015 in honour of the CSTHA’s founding member, Dr. Richard Jarrell, and recognizes the best article published in Scientia Canadensis over the previous two years. It comes with an award of $500. On behalf of the CSTHA, … Continue reading Jarrell Prize Winner, 2020-21: Sara Spike
CSHPS & CSHPM 2022 at CFHSS Congress
Early Bird Deadline: March 31 for CSHPS & CSHPM 2022 at CFHSS Congress First posted Tuesday, March 22, 2022 / Yom shlishi, 19 Adar II, 5782 By David Orenstein, Danforth CTI, Retired Many CSTHA members are also members of the Canadian Society for History and Philosophy of Mathematics (CSHPM) and/or the Canadian Society for History … Continue reading CSHPS & CSHPM 2022 at CFHSS Congress
Sir Sandford Fleming at Home
Sir Sandford Fleming at Home My Home, That Is! A 2022 Anniversary Blog Post Friday, March 18, 2022 / Sushan Purim, Yom shishi, 15 Adar II, 5782 By David Orenstein, Danforth CTI, Retired Last month I introduced you to the presence of Sir Sandford Fleming in three standard sources for Canadian history: Dictionary of … Continue reading Sir Sandford Fleming at Home