The Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) was formed in 1958 to encourage the study of the development of technology and its relations with society and culture.
SHOT is an interdisciplinary organization concerned not only with the history of technological devices and processes but also with technology in history (the relationship of technology to politics, economics, science, the arts, and the organization of production) and with the role it plays in the differentiation of individuals in society.
SHOT members represent a wide range of disciplines and professions, from history and the humanities to engineering and science, and come from some thirty-five countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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To commemorate the 50th anniversary of of the Special Interest Group WITH (Women in Technological History), we invite submissions for…
Read MoreDear SHOT community, Prof. Gabrielle Hecht has brought a post-doctoral position to our attention. Please see below for information on…
Read More12th Tensions of Europe Conference: The meaning of the past in sustainable futures In seeking to understand the pluralistic and…
Read More2026 Conrad M. Hall Symposium for Virginia History Saturday, October 3, 2026. This year, the Virginia Museum of History &…
Read MoreThe History Department at the United States Naval Academy invites applications for a tenure-track position in the History of Science,…
Read MoreDear SHOT community, We’ve had reports that phishing email messages are circulating, appearing to come from SHOT President Deborah Douglas,…
Read MoreTechnology’s Stories is SHOT’s latest initiative – an open-access digital magazine featuring essays, blogs, book announcements from SHOT members.
We engage readers with the usable past—stories that help us make sense of contemporary technological challenges and aspirations. Technology’s Stories is a place for thinkers to share new insights on the integration of technology with our environments and our social, political, and economic lives.
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