CSTHA Best Thesis Prize Project / Projet pour un « prix de la meilleure thèse » de l’AHSTC Proposal: The CSTHA Best Thesis Prize recognizes a doctoral thesis that makes an original contribution to the history of science, technology, or medicine in Canada. The prize will be awarded every two years and carries an … Continue reading CSTHA Best Thesis Prize / prix de la meilleure thèse
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CFP: 2023 CSTHA Conference, Nov. 3-5 2023
Call for Papers: Exploring the Human and Non-Human in Science, Technology, and Medicine Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Hybrid Conference 3-5 November 2023 Deadline for proposals: 14 July 2023 We invite scholars and researchers to submit proposals for the Canadian Science and Technology Historical Association’s (CSTHA) biennial conference on the theme … Continue reading CFP: 2023 CSTHA Conference, Nov. 3-5 2023
Limited Term Appointment at University of King’s College
Limited Term Appointment History of Science and Technology Program Application Deadline: June 8, 2023 Established in 1789, the University of King's College is Canada's oldest chartered university and is associated with Dalhousie University. A small and extraordinarily lively academic community located in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia, King's is known nationally and internationally for its highly … Continue reading Limited Term Appointment at University of King’s College
Scientia Canadensis v. 44, no. 1 (Photography: Science, Technology and Practice)
The latest number of Scientia Canadensis (44, no. 1), a special issue on the history of photography, is now available on Erudit. Articles include: John Osborne, "'Coils of Sunshine': Charles Smeaton’s Magnesium-Wire Photography in the Catacombs of Rome, 1866-1867" Kate Addleman-Frankel, "At the Cutting Edge of Halftone Printing: William Augustus Leggo and George … Continue reading Scientia Canadensis v. 44, no. 1 (Photography: Science, Technology and Practice)
Appel à contributions : les institutions scientifiques au Québec
Les institutions scientifiques au Québec Dirigé par Mahdi Khelfaoui (UQTR) et Raphaël Pelletier (UQAM), ce numéro spécial de Scientia Canadensis a pour objectif de contribuer à l’avancement des connaissances sur l’histoire des sciences, de la technologie et de la médecine au Québec à partir de leurs lieux de production. La production et la diffusion des … Continue reading Appel à contributions : les institutions scientifiques au Québec
Celebration of Life for Trevor Levere
Save the Date! Celebration of Life for Trevor Levere When: Sunday April 16th 3.00 – 5.00pm Where: In the Music Room, west wing of Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle, University of Toronto. Hello Everyone, As promised, we are holding this Celebration in honour of Trevor in what we hope will be Springtime – the … Continue reading Celebration of Life for Trevor Levere
CSTHA Best Thesis Prize / Prix de la meilleure thèse de l’AHSTC
CSTHA Best Thesis Prize / Prix de la meilleure thèse de l’AHSTC Proposal: The CSTHA Best Thesis Prize recognizes a doctoral thesis that makes an original contribution to the history of science, technology, or medicine in Canada. The prize is awarded every two years and carries an award of $1000. Deadline: The application deadline for … Continue reading CSTHA Best Thesis Prize / Prix de la meilleure thèse de l’AHSTC
CFP: Special issue of Scientia Canadensis on the Material Culture of Science and Technology in Canada
Call for Papers Special issue of Scientia Canadensis on the Material Culture of Science and Technology in Canada Recent years have seen an emerging interest in using artifacts as primary sources in historical work. Small collections, emerging from a variety of institutions, preserved locally or acquired by national museums, provide essential evidence of Canada’s technological … Continue reading CFP: Special issue of Scientia Canadensis on the Material Culture of Science and Technology in Canada
Climate History Lecture Series, Winter 2023
Please join us for a series of lectures on the history of climate and weather held in Ottawa at Carleton’s Dominion-Chalmers Centre and online on Zoom on Monday evenings in early 2023. Full lecture details and dates listed below: Climate Histories Climate in the Age of Empire: Three Centuries of Canadian Climate Observations … Continue reading Climate History Lecture Series, Winter 2023
How to Light the Menorah (in this Universe)
How to Light the Menorah (in this Universe), in 5783/2022 Another Calendrics Blog Post & A 2022 Anniversaries Bolg Post First Posted Friday, December 23, 2022 / Yom shishi, 29 Kislev, 5783. David Orenstein, Emeritus, Danforth CTI, Toronto, Ontario, Canada david.orenstein@alumni.utoronto.ca You might remember that, on December 16, I blogged here that: “This Sunday, December … Continue reading How to Light the Menorah (in this Universe)