Science and its Publics Lecture Series

The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs and the Situating Science Knowledge Cluster present: Science and its Publics Lecture Series A multi-part series examining the roles of the public in the translation and understanding of the knowledge of science Part 3: Provenance and the Role of the Public Museum: How the Life Stories of … Continue reading Science and its Publics Lecture Series →

CSTHA / AHSTC Important Association Notices for Members

Happy New Year. The new year marks new beginnings and I am pleased to provide advance notice of important initiatives of our Association this year. 1) Scientia Canadensis An official announcement will be circulated soon, but I wish to advise you now that the CSHTA / AHSTC executive has approved the following new editorial team … Continue reading CSTHA / AHSTC Important Association Notices for Members →

Lecture Series: Ontario Centre for Engineering and Public Policy (OCEPP)

The Ontario Centre for Engineering and Public Policy (OCEPP) invites you to attend its Policy Engagement Series seminar at Hart House, University of Toronto, from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2011. The guest speaker is David Lapp, P.Eng., manager, professional practice at Engineers Canada and a question and answer session will follow … Continue reading Lecture Series: Ontario Centre for Engineering and Public Policy (OCEPP) →

Call for papers: CSHPS

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science (CSHPS) is holding its annual conference as part of the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences (CFHSS) at the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University, 29-31 May 2011. The program committee invites scholars working on the history and philosophy … Continue reading Call for papers: CSHPS →

Special Issue of Atlantic Studies

It is my pleasure to inform you of the recent publication of a special issue of Atlantic Studies dedicated to science and medicine in the Atlantic world: “Itineraries of Atlantic science – new questions, new approaches, new directions.” This special issue contains 5 original essays, an editorial introduction, an interview with Bernard Bailyn, a set of … Continue reading Special Issue of Atlantic Studies →

Career/Carrieres: CSTMC/SMSTC Curator/Conservateur, Transportation

The Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation (CSTMC) is currently seeking a dynamic individual to fill the position of: Curator Transportation (PDF) ----------------- La Société des musées de sciences et technologies du Canada (SMSTC) est présentement à la recherche d'une personne dynamique pour combler le poste suivant : CONSERVATEUR, CONSERVATRICE, TRANSPORTATION (PDF)

Career/Carrieres: CSTMC/SMSTC VP Collection-Research/Recherche

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: The Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation (CSTMC) is currently seeking a dynamic individual to fill the position of: VICE PRESIDENT, COLLECTION AND RESEARCH PDF: VP, Coll Research CARRIÈRES : La Société des musées de sciences et technologies du Canada (SMSTC) est présentement à la recherche d'une personne dynamique pour combler le poste … Continue reading Career/Carrieres: CSTMC/SMSTC VP Collection-Research/Recherche →

Call for papers: International Commission for the History of Meteorology

International Commission for the History of Meteorology Call for papers: Climatic Determinism: Then and Now National Hellenic Research Foundation Athens, 18 – 20 July 2011 Climatic determinism has a very long and checkered history. It has provided an enduring framework for thinking about the relationship between the human and natural environments by making the climate … Continue reading Call for papers: International Commission for the History of Meteorology →

8th International Conference on History of Chemistry

8th International Conference on History of Chemistry "Pathways of Knowledge" September 14 - 16, 2011 in Rostock First Circular (pdf-Download, 134 kB) The Working Party (WP) on History of Chemistry of the European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences (EuCheMS) will hold its bi-annual International Conference on the History of Chemistry (8th ICHC) in Rostock, … Continue reading 8th International Conference on History of Chemistry →

Graduate Program: Centre of Canadian Studies at the University of Edinburgh

The Centre of Canadian Studies at the University of Edinburgh is a key area studies centre within Scotland's leading School of Social and Political Science. The Centre offers PhD degree programs with co-supervision across the humanities and social sciences. It also offers a shorter MPhil research degree program. The University of Edinburgh has … Continue reading Graduate Program: Centre of Canadian Studies at the University of Edinburgh →