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Spontaneous GenerationsThe Revolt against Expertise
from Society for Social Studies of Science
(2021-3-16 1:33)
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Spontaneous Generations, a scholarly, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal published by the graduate students of the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, University of Toronto, invites contributions to its 11th volume. Experts occupy an increasingly contested space in our society. Politicians challenge the expertise of public health officials amidst the COVID-19 pandemic; climate […] The post Spontaneous Generations — The Revolt against Expertise appeared first on Society for Social Studies of Science .
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Documentary Review: Coded Bias
from Society for Social Studies of Science
(2021-3-15 15:00)
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When was the last time you were aware you interacted with algorithm? The politics of visibility and invisibility profoundly shape our social lives in ways we are likely unaware of. “Coded Bias” (2020) is a documentary directed by Shalini Kantayya surfacing the vast yet invisible role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the production of racialized and gendered social control. The post Documentary Review: Coded Bias appeared first on Society for Social Studies of Science .
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Early Career Workshop on the History of Epidemiology
from Society for Social Studies of Science
(2021-3-15 1:00)
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Call for papers What was Epidemiology? New Perspectives on the History of an Undisciplined Field Online Early Career Workshop – June 14th to June 17th 2021 With Susanne Bauer (University of Oslo), Adia Benton (Northwestern University), Tamara Giles-Vernick (Institut Pasteur), Christos Lynteris (St. Andrews University), Graham Mooney (Johns Hopkins University) This workshop’s overarching question is: […] The post Early Career Workshop on the History of Epidemiology appeared first on Society for Social Studies of Science .
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Associate DirectorHoltz Center for Science&Technology Studies at UW-Madison
from Society for Social Studies of Science
(2021-3-13 1:06)
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The Associate Director is the administrative program manager for the Holtz Center, a 20-year old interdisciplinary center that seeks to build a thriving community for research, teaching, and outreach related to science and technology studies. In addition to day-to-day administration of ongoing programs, the Associate Director will contribute to the Center’s teaching mission by teaching […] The post Associate Director — Holtz Center for Science & Technology Studies at UW-Madison appeared first on Society for Social Studies of Science .
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The Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine invites applications for Research Fel
from Society for Social Studies of Science
(2021-3-13 1:05)
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Consortium Research Fellowships provide support for scholars at all stages of their careers to conduct research in the history of science, technology or medicine (broadly construed) at the collections of Consortium member institutions. In addition to the standard support available for all researchers, scholars residing in Brazil, India and South Africa and working in medical […] The post The Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine invites applications for Research Fellowships appeared first on Society for Social Studies of Science .
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The Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine invites applications for Research Fel
from Society for Social Studies of Science
(2021-3-13 1:05)
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Consortium Research Fellowships provide support for scholars at all stages of their careers to conduct research in the history of science, technology or medicine (broadly construed) at the collections of Consortium member institutions. In addition to the standard support available for all researchers, scholars residing in Brazil, India and South Africa and working in medical […] The post The Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine invites applications for Research Fellowships appeared first on Society for Social Studies of Science .
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The Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine invites applications for Research Fel
from Society for Social Studies of Science
(2021-3-13 1:05)
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Consortium Research Fellowships provide support for scholars at all stages of their careers to conduct research in the history of science, technology or medicine (broadly construed) at the collections of Consortium member institutions. In addition to the standard support available for all researchers, scholars residing in Brazil, India and South Africa and working in medical […] The post The Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine invites applications for Research Fellowships appeared first on Society for Social Studies of Science .
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The Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine invites applications for Research Fel
from Society for Social Studies of Science
(2021-3-13 1:05)
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Consortium Research Fellowships provide support for scholars at all stages of their careers to conduct research in the history of science, technology or medicine (broadly construed) at the collections of Consortium member institutions. In addition to the standard support available for all researchers, scholars residing in Brazil, India and South Africa and working in medical […] The post The Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine invites applications for Research Fellowships appeared first on Society for Social Studies of Science .
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New ReportWhere are the women? Mapping the gender job gap in AI
from Society for Social Studies of Science
(2021-3-13 0:23)
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As AI becomes ubiquitous in everyday life, closing the gender gap in the AI and data science workforce matters. The fields are particularly fast-moving, so it is important to comprehensively map how these gaps are manifest across different industries, occupations, and skills. This policy briefing from The Alan Turing Institute’sWomen in Data Science and AI […] The post New Report — Where are the women? Mapping the gender job gap in AI appeared first on Society for Social Studies of Science .
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New PodcastScrolls&Leaves
from Society for Social Studies of Science
(2021-3-10 23:03)
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Scrolls & Leaves is a research-based podcast featuring narrative stories from the margins of history, science and cultures. The podcast is produced in collaboration with the National Center for Biological Sciences in Bangalore, India, and “The Orders of Multitudes”, a Mellon Sawyer Seminar at Yale University. Episodes have featured everything from the history of Borders […] The post New Podcast — Scrolls & Leaves appeared first on Society for Social Studies of Science .
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