Dear SHOT Community, Great news: we have succeeded in finding an alternative venue in Los Angeles to hold our annual meeting in person! The University of Southern California has generously agreed to host the entire meeting with no charge for the space. We will meet near downtown LA in USC’s on-campus hotel, which is not…
Read MoreThe Department of History and Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) invites applications for a tenure-track position in environmental history, at the rank of assistant professor. We are particularly interested in scholars whose work engages with the effects of natural, built, and social environments on health, and with the health-related dimensions of environmental science in its…
Read MoreApplications and nominations for SHOT Global Community Scholars are now open! Each year, SHOT designates selected Global Community Scholars for a two-year term. These scholars act as ambassadors for the society in their countries and regions, both by informing SHOT about the history of technology in their regions, and by helping to disseminate information about…
Read More11th Tensions of Europe Conference European University Viadrina, Frankfurt/Oder, Germany 19 – 21 September 2024 Conference theme: Transformations. Fundamental Change and Technology Deadline for proposals: 30.11.2023, confirmations 01.03.2024 We live in a world of constant change. There are periods, however, of accelerated change in the political, economic, social or technological sphere. Usually, these spheres are…
Read MoreNCPH awards recognize excellence in the diverse ways public historians apply their skills to the world around us. The purpose of the awards program is to promote professionalism and best practices among public historians and to raise awareness about their activities. Submissions for the Book Award and Kelley Award are due November 1, 2023; all…
Read MoreJob Announcement The Department of History at the University of Maryland, College Park, is inviting applications for the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. One of the desired areas of expertise is History of Technology outside North America or Europe, any period after 1000 CE. Further information is available at https://go.umd.edu/HistoryPPFP23 Any questions should go to Gail…
Read MoreThe Intrepid Museum in New York is seeking an Aerospace Curator. The Aeropace Curator provides curatorial expertise on aerospace history and technology, with an emphasis on the museum’s collection of 28 aircraft and a prototype space shuttle orbiter. This position leads the research, planning and development of exhibition content and supports the development of the…
Read MoreDear everyone – Just a reminder of an annoying and potentially dangerous situation out there involving scams – through your connection with SHOT, you might be targeted with fake emails pretending to ask you to immediately make a money transfer on behalf of SHOT, pretending that the president and/or I have asked you to…
Read MoreThe Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability launched a new project called Visualizing Energy. We are a science communication project that aims to increase access to actionable knowledge about a sustainable and equitable energy transition. The history of energy is a central topic. Please find more information here on their website
Read MoreAs part of a new initiative in archaeology, Georgia Tech looks to fill the newly established H. Bruce McEver Chair in Archaeological Science and Technologies. We seek an accomplished archaeological researcher, educator, and academic leader who is eager to work collaboratively across Georgia Tech and to engage communities beyond the institute. The appointee will reside in the School…
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