The Turriano ICOHTEC Prize is an Early Career Prize for Books on the history of technology, sponsored by the Juanelo Turriano Foundation and consists of 2,500 Euro. The prize-winning book will be presented and discussed at a special session of the next ICOHTEC symposium, in Katowice, Poland, from 22-27 July 2019 (http://www.icohtec.org/w-annual-meeting/katowice-2019/). An additional 500 Euro is…
Read MoreInternational Conference: The Multifaceted Relationship between Fear and Technology 10 to 12 October 2018 Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin You can download all information here.
Read MoreQualifications The Program in the History of Science and Technology at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the history of technology specializing in computing and information sciences. This includes but is not limited to data analytics, informatics, communications, software studies, algorithmic regulation, and computing and information sciences as they…
Read MoreThe NCSU Libraries, NC State’s Genetic Engineering and Society Center (GES), and the Gregg Museum of Art & Design have issued a public call for art for the upcoming exhibition Art’s Work in the Age of Biotechnology: Shaping our Genetic Futures. Planned for fall 2019, the multi-site exhibition will be held simultaneously at the Gregg…
Read MoreThe National Humanities Center invites applications for academic-year or one-semester residential fellowships. Mid-career, senior, and emerging scholars with a strong record of peer-reviewed work from all areas of the humanities are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT, October 17, 2018. Download the Call for Applications 2018. Information can also be found…
Read MoreThe Department of Global Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor whose work focuses on technologies of globalization, beginning July 1, 2019. Apply by October 1, 2018 for primary consideration. Position open until filled. We seek a scholar with expertise in technologies that drive globalization across a…
Read MoreWith the sponsorship of the Society for the Humanities, the Department of Science & Technology Studies invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship position beginning July 1, 2019. The fellowship offers a stipend of $53,000/year. Cornell’s Department of Science & Technology Studies seeks research projects relating to the topic of public health. Even a…
Read MoreThe Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IHPST) at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the area of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2019. Candidates must hold a PhD in STS, history of…
Read MoreSHOT-ELECTIONS 2018 Vote online until October 10 via the ONLINE BALLOT. This year’s ballot includes candidates for the Executive Council, Vice President (President Elect), Treasurer, Nominating Committee, and Editorial Committee. The Executive Council is SHOT’s governing board and works with the Society’s officers to plan and set policy. Members of the Council serve for three…
Read MoreNewsletter July, 31 July 2018 Contents President’s Message – Page 1 SHOT-Elections 2018 – Page 2 SHOT-Ballot – Page 9 Constitutional Amendments – Page 10 Annual Meeting in St. Louis – Page 12 President’s Message Dear SHOT Members, This Newsletter brings crucial information for us all. It lists the names of the slate of…
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