The 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…
Read MoreRoyal Society Publishing has launched a new history of science platform called Science in the Making, which allows free access to digitized versions of over 30,000 archival items related to their journal publications from the past 400+ years. This ambitious program includes reviews by Darwin, doodles by Newton, astronomical observations, electrical experiments, anatomical illustrations and…
Read MoreThe Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) Early Career Interest Group (ECIG) invites graduate students to submit 250-300 word paper proposals for an intensive workshop at the SHOT annual meeting, 26-29 October 2023 in Long Beach California. The workshop will provide graduate students with an opportunity to discuss their work in progress and to…
Read MoreThe Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is in the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). NMAAHC is a national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture. The position is in the Office…
Read MoreHow technology forged culture and drove politics in the Cold War – new Smithsonian Channel documentary The UK-based television production company, Blink Films, are creating a new documentary for the Smithsonian Channel (and Channel 4 in the UK and France 5 in France). This film will focus on the race to build a supersonic airliner,…
Read MoreHosting the Consortium would place the host(s) at the center of a vibrant network that includes some of the world’s top scholars and institutions, and would provide opportunities for collaborations advancing our shared goals. The Consortium welcomes creative suggestions for such collaborations. A proposal for hosting the Consortium may come from a single institution or…
Read MoreDear SHOT members, We’ve had reports that spam messages are circulating, appearing to come from SHOT President Gabrielle Hecht. She does not, in fact, require “urgent assistance with SHOT logistical support transfer matter!” Please do not click on any links in these messages or reply to these spam emails! The spam messages seem to be going only…
Read MoreDear SHOT members, We’ve had reports that spam messages are circulating, appearing to come from SHOT President Gabrielle Hecht. She does not, in fact, require “assistance with SHOT logistical support transfer matter!” Please do not click on any links in these messages. These are going only to SHOT members, but otherwise we have not figured out…
Read MoreSHOT Awards, Prizes and Grants With the deadline being 30 April 2023 we want to inform all that: Applications for Joan Cahalin Robinson Prize are still possible, up to 2 months before the actual meeting. Dibner Award for Excellence in Museum Exhibits has an extended deadline, 15 May 2023 Eugene S. Ferguson Prize has an…
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