Internationalization Committee

Background and Mission

In 1992 the Society for the History of Technology inaugurated the International Scholars program with these goals:

1. Foster a stronger international community for the study of the history of technology
2. Strengthen the society’s role as an international society for the history of technology
3. Identify and help non-U.S. historians of technology participate in the meetings and governance of the Society
4. Provide formal recognition for the work of non-U.S. historians of technology so that their respective governments and national academic communities might provide greater support for their society-related activities
5. Afford special recognition for younger, non-U.S. scholars as they begin their careers in the history of technology
6. Foster an international network of scholars in the history of technology that will benefit all members of the society

Nowadays the mandate of the Internationalization Committee is slightly different:

More attention is given to scholars from countries outside the U.S. and Western Europe, not only to foster their individual careers but also to support local networks and activities for and by scholars working on the history of technology. International Scholars shall act as ambassadors for the Society in their countries and regions, both by informing the Society about the state and developments of the history of technology in their regions, and by helping to disseminate information about the Society and its activities.

International Scholars

Each year the Society for the History of Technology designates up to four International Scholars for a two-year term. The International Scholars program is administered by the Internationalization Committee. Below you will find the overview of our Current and Previous International Scholars.

Supporting international events

Between 2017 and 2020 the Society for the History of Technology supported various international events with grants. This was handled by the International Small Grants Committee. In addition to promoting the Society’s mission, the grants aimed at globalizing the Society’s intellectual terrain as well as broadening its international membership. You can find a full overview of the supported event here.

2021 Internationalization Committee

For more information, please contact the committee chair or Jan Korsten, SHOT Secretary, [email protected].

Current International Scholars

Previous International Scholars