Dear SHOT community, Laura Stark, Vanderbilt U., has brought a postdoctoral position opening to our attention. Please see below for details. The program in Computing + Society (C+S) at Vanderbilt University invites applications for two Postdoctoral Fellowships in social or humanistic studies of computing. Fellows are appointed for three years within the College of Connected…
Read MoreMark your calendars for the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) upcoming annual meeting will be held on October 23-24 across the world wherever you are. The virtual setting for this year’s meeting will create new opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build community across borders and time zones. The theme for this year’s meeting…
Read MorePlease join us online for SHOT’s da Vinci Lifetime Achievement Award lecture by John Krige, Kranzberg Professor, Emeritus, of History of Science and Technology, Georgia Tech. We will gather online on Monday, April 27, 10-11 pm Central European Time (John himself generously chose the time, hoping to make it possible for more people from other…
Read MoreDear SHOT community, Dr David Pretel has brought to our attention two postdoc positions that have opened up. The details may be found below. Good luck! SHOT Secretariat The Institute of History at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) is recruiting 2 postdoctoral researchers for the ERC Consolidator Grant Project ‘WILDHIST – Wild Rubber…
Read MoreTo commemorate the 50th anniversary of of the Special Interest Group WITH (Women in Technological History), we invite submissions for a proposed special section or supplemental issue of Technology & Culture dedicated to exploring the roles of women and the analytical category of gender in the history of technology. We particularly welcome contributions that move…
Read MoreDear SHOT community, Prof. Gabrielle Hecht has brought a post-doctoral position to our attention. Please see below for information on the position: Catégorie : A Unité de recherche : OSU Pythéas Localisation du poste : Laboratoire Population-Environnement-Développement Durée prévue de la mission confiée : 3 ans Quotité de travail : 100 % NOM ET DESCRIPTION…
Read More12th Tensions of Europe Conference: The meaning of the past in sustainable futures In seeking to understand the pluralistic and multidimensional global challenges of our time, long-term perspectives appear more relevant than ever. Shifting geopolitical dynamics are reshaping Europe’s positioning, self-image, and its ambitions in a global context. These shifts require historians to critically revisit…
Read More2026 Conrad M. Hall Symposium for Virginia History Saturday, October 3, 2026. This year, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture explores how generations of newcomers have contributed to Virginia’s culture, economy, and identity. Virginia and the United States have long offered opportunities to build new beginnings through work, education, and community support, reflecting the…
Read MoreThe History Department at the United States Naval Academy invites applications for a tenure-track position in the History of Science, Technology, or Engineering (excluding the History of Medicine), with an anticipated start in summer 2026. Candidates should have a solid commitment to undergraduate teaching and to producing high-quality peer-reviewed research. The successful applicant can expect…
Read MoreDear SHOT community, We’ve had reports that phishing email messages are circulating, appearing to come from SHOT President Deborah Douglas, T&C Editor in Chief Ruth Oldenziel, and other SHOT officers. These fake emails ask you to make a money transfer on behalf of SHOT. These request are fake! We will never ask to make a…
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