------------ Forwarded Message EIGHT begins here ------------ From: "Thomas Soederqvist" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sat, 6 Sep 1997 10:54:31 +0100 Subject: Call for papers: Historiography of Recent Science, Technology an CALL FOR PAPERS Second International Conference: PROBLEMS IN THE HISTORIOGRAPHY OF RECENT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE Roskilde University (Denmark), August 19-23, 1998 The history of recent science, technology and medicine (STM) is a rapidly expanding and highly cross-disciplinary area that engages scholars in fields such as philosophy of science, sociology of STM, social studies of scientific knowledge (SSK), and general history of science, technology and medicine itself. The area also attracts a growing number of science journalists, and has the attention of practicing scientists. The first international conference devoted to problems in the historiography of recent STM was organized in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1994 (see _The Historiography of Contemporary Science and Technology_, T. Soderqvist, ed., Amsterdam: Harwood, 1997). In the interim a number of new and important works in the history of recent STM have appeared, and new (sometimes fierce) discussions have taken place. The aim of this three-day second international conference is to address problems such as: - How do different theoretical perspectives (sociological, philosophical, biographical, ethnographic, historical, economic, etc.) contribute to the historiography of STM? - How do the new information and communication technologies affect the research and writing of the history of STM? - How does the growing complexity of recent technoscience place demands on our historiographical tools? And, conversely, how can we engage scientists, engineers and medics to participate positively in writing the history of recent and contemporary STM, given the increasing complexity of the historiographical tools we use? - Given the tremendous amount of recent archival information (paper and electronic), how can one secure what is historically relevant and make it available to historians? - What issues arise from the differences in perspective of all those with interests in the history of recent and contemporary STM (scientists, historians, sociologists, journalists, policy-analysts, policy-makers, the public), and how can we deal with them? - Do the similarities between recent science, technology and biomedicine warrant a unified approach signalled by the term `technoscience'? - What can (and should) science journalism and the development of oral history contribute to the history of recent STM? - What consequences do historical studies of contemporary and recent STM have for researchers' practice and for the public perception of science, technology and biomedicine? - Can the study of recent history of STM be used to give qualified predictions for future scientific and technological developments? This being a working conference, the number of participants is limited to around 35. There will be time for 15-20 paper presentations; other participants are supposed to serve as commentators, panelists, etc. Proposals for papers will be reviewed by the Steering Committee in co-operation with an International Advisory Program Panel (see below). All applicants are requested to send in a 200 word abstract. Abstracts should be sent to: Thomas Soderqvist, Division of Philosophy and Theory of Science, Department of Communication, Roskilde University, P.O.Box 260, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark (or by e-mail: [log in to unmask]) so that they arrive before 15 December 1997. Selected participants will be notified by 1 February 1998. Draft manuscripts for precirculation among the participants are due on 1 June, 1998. A few stipends for travel and accommodation are available for those who cannot obtain other funds. Steering Committee: - Finn Aaserud, Niels Bohr Archive, Copenhagen - Lene Koch, Institute of Public Health, Copenhagen University - Helge Kragh, History of Science Department, Aarhus University - Thomas Soderqvist, Division of Philosophy and Theory of Science, Roskilde University International Advisory Program Panel: - Jeff Hughes, Centre for Science, Technology and Medicine, Manchester University - Horace F. Judson, Center for the History of Recent Science, George Washington University, Washington, D.C. - Timothy Lenoir, Program in History and Philosophy of Science, Stanford University - Hans-Jorg Rheinberger, Max-Planck-Institut fur Wissenschaftsgeschichte, Berlin ------------ Forwarded Message EIGHT ends here ------------ ------------ Forwarded Message NINE begins here ------------ From: "peter j. taylor" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sun, 7 Sep 1997 12:00:40 -0500 To: [log in to unmask] DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY STUDIES Cornell University BIOLOGY & SOCIETY Assistant Professor, tenure track, in the Department of Science & Technology Studies beginning Fall 1998. The successful candidate will play an active role in the Department's undergraduate major in Biology and Society. In addition, full contribution to the Department's research and training program (both undergraduate and graduate) is central to the position. Teaching responsibilities will include the interdisciplinary core course for the undergraduate major and additional courses in such areas as history of biology, philosophy of biology, gender and science, biomedical ethics, or environmental ethics. Area of specialization within science and technology studies is open, but favored possibilities include history, philosophy or sociology of the life sciences; political and social theory; law; or gender studies relating to biology or medicine. Applications from women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged. Candidates should submit: (a) a letter of application explaining the relation of their research and teaching interests to the requirements of this position; (b) a curriculum vitae; (c) a sample of written work; (d) a sample syllabus for an undergraduate course; and (e) three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the Department. Application materials should be submitted to: Professor Trevor Pinch, Search Committee Chair, Department of Science & Technology Studies, 726 University Avenue, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850. Applications will be reviewed starting October 15, 1997. For further information, please contact the Department at 607-255-6234, or [log in to unmask], or http://www.sts.cornell.edu/CU-STS.html. Cornell University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. ------------ Forwarded Message NINE ends here ------------