PSA UPSS Initiative

IHPST is hiring assistant or associate prof in philosophy of science &/or technology, with preferred expertise in Philosophy of Race, Philosophy of non-Western Science, Indigenous knowledges, &/or expertise in philosophical work at intersection of race & science &/or technology.⬇️
#HPS #PhilJobs

11.09.2025 13:42 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

5-day Summer Program for students from underrepresented groups who plan to undertake graduate study in logic &/or philosophy of science. Program provides applicants w/ grad seminars on central topics in logic & #philsci, advice on applying to grad programs, etc. UC, Irvine August 11–15th, 2025

19.03.2025 15:20 — 👍 19    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0

48 Scientific Societies Representing Almost 100,000 Scientists Ask Congress to Protect the Future of Science 48 scientific societies representing almost 100,000 scientists signed on to a letter asking Congress to protect the future of science

Proud that the Philosophy of Science Association @philsci.bsky.social is among the signatories of this letter, organized by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), to members of Congress demanding they protect federally funded scientific research & federal scientists. I hope more join.
#HPS #STS 🧪

03.03.2025 16:31 — 👍 128    🔁 51    💬 1    📌 1

Philosophy of Science Association

Thank you PSA President Craig Callender & GB for your support in latest PSA newsletter
"PSA leadership has unwavering support for increasing diversity in & expanding access to our field. In fact, now is a good time to redouble our efforts, so please consider donating to UPSS philsci.org/upss.php%22

28.02.2025 23:24 — 👍 11    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1

CFA"include contributions from multiple disciplines including (but not limited to) genetics, history, #anthropology, psychology and #biology; and to include lived experiences to illustrate the many negative impacts of scientific racism." #HPS #STS

26.02.2025 16:33 — 👍 11    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0

Philosophy of Science Association 555 Underrepresented Philosophy of Science Scholars UPSS MISSION • To RAISE AWARENESS about the problem of underrepresentation in the philosophy of science • To DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS to address the problem of underrepresentation • To MENTOR students and junior faculty from underrepresented groups • To work towards making philosophy of science a MORE WELCOMING FIELD • To INCREASE THE DIVERSITY of the PSA membership and meetings

The PSA Underrepresented Philosophy of Science Scholars Initiative remains steadfast in its committment to fulfilling its mission & will work towards expanding its programs to meet the needs of these challenging times. #philsci

31.01.2025 15:00 — 👍 19    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0

APA Committee Session: Building Mentoring Programs Arranged by the APA Committee on Academic Career Opportunities and Placement Friday, Jan. 10 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM Event #: 12N Room #: Park 3 (Fifth Floor) Location: Sheraton New York Times Square About Speakers Notes Chair: Lauren Ashwell (Bates College) Speakers: Alisa Bokulich (Boston University), "Philosophy of Science Association Underrepresented Philosophy of Science Scholars Mentoring Program" Elizabeth Harman (Princeton University), "Athena in Action Mentoring Program" Liz Goodnick (Metropolitan State University of Denver), "Hume Society Mentoring Program"

Co-founder & Chair of PSA's UPSS Mentoring Program & Initiatives @alisabokulich.bsky.social will be speaking 2pm today at the #EasternAPA25 session on Building Mentoring Programs. Join us if you are at @apaphilosophy.bsky.social in NYC!

10.01.2025 18:02 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

Philosophy of Science Association

To learn more about UPSS ⤵️
www.philsci.org/upss.php

To donate ⤵️
mms.philsci.org/members/wish...

Please remember to select UPSS from dropdown menu (see screenshot above) to make sure donation allocated to UPSS initiative.

03.12.2024 18:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Preview of donations page showing how to select UPSS FROM DROP DOWN MENU TO MAKE SURE DONATION IS ALLOCATED FOR UPSS

S5 Philosophy of Science Association Underrepresented Philosophy of Science Scholars UPSS MISSION • To RAISE AWARENESS about the problem of underrepresentation in the philosophy of science • To DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS to address the problem of underrepresentation rain in the pion of stence • To MENTOR students and junior faculty from underrepresented groups • To work towards making philosophy of science a MORE WELCOMING FIELD • To INCREASE THE DIVERSITY of the PSA membership and meetings Donate to UPSS CURRENT INITIATIVES UPSS Mentoring Program This program pairs philosophy of science scholars from underrepresented groups with a senior mentor in the field to assist in their professional development. Request a Mentor Volunteer to Mentor Helpful Links UPSS Mentoring Program UPSS Biennial Session UPSS Travel Grant| UPSS Delegate Program PSA Prize in Philosophy of Science & Race Other UPSS Resources UPSS Committee Latest UPSS News UPSS Session at the PSA Biennial Meeting Consider submitting a paper for inclusion in the UPSS Session at the upcoming biennial PSA meeting in New Orleans, November 14-17, 2024. Submissions for UPSS Session UPSS Travel Grant to attend PSA Meeting Apply for a travel grant to defray the costs of attending the upcoming PSA meeting. UPSS Delegate Program The UPSS Delegate Program provides travel assistance to attend the PSA Biennial Meeting for early career scholars (advanced undergraduates, recent graduates, or beginning graduate students) who are considering pursuing philosophy of science. UPSS Delegates are paired with a senior graduate student "PSA Host" for the meetings, who will help show them around the meeting and introduce them to people in the field. Apply to be an UPSS Delegate Volunteer to be an UPSS Host| The PSA Prize in Philosophy of Science & Race Awarded biennially by the Philosophy of Science Association for the best book, article, or chapter published in English that integrates philosophy of science with discussions of rac…

W/ many DEI initiatives being canceled there's never been a more important time to support orgs w/ national & international reach in supporting underrepresented #HPS scholars. This #GivingTuesday please donate to @philsci.bsky.social UPSS & help it grow to meet need ⤵️
mms.philsci.org/members/wish...

03.12.2024 17:21 — 👍 5    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 2

Michael smiling outside on a sunny day.

And second winner of the 2024 PSA UPSS Philosophy of Science & Race Prize (there were too many great submissions to pick just one!):

2. Michael Diamond-Hunter (2024) on “Populations, Individuals, and Biological Race” Biology & Philosophy 39: 10. doi.org/10.1007/s105...

Congrats to both winners! 🎉

20.11.2024 19:55 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

🥁...and the winners of the 2024 PSA UPSS Philosophy of Science & Race Prize are two this year:
1. Carole Lee (UW) for her coauthored "NIH
peer review: Criterion scores completely account for racial disparities in overall impact
scores" Sci. Adv. 6, eaaz4868 (2020)
www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1...

20.11.2024 19:43 — 👍 20    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 1

Alisa Bokulich and the @psa-upss.bsky.social committee now celebrating the UPSS session scholars

17.11.2024 00:30 — 👍 19    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

The @psa-upss.bsky.social session is now on in Studio 1 starting with Dr Ian Pebbles whose talk is on Solving the racial health disparities problem #PSA2024

16.11.2024 19:31 — 👍 10    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

Next speaker Vanessa Schipani on what makes a trust relationship morally decent @psa-upss.bsky.social #PSA2024

16.11.2024 20:03 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

🏆 Almost time to announce winners of biennial PSA UPSS Prize in Philosophy of Science & Race (best book/article published last 5 yrs on scientific racism /philosophy of race/ethnicity $500 prize) Join us for PSA Awards & Presidential Address, Saturday Nov 16, 6pm, Bissonet Ballroom 🏆 #PSA24 #philsci

13.11.2024 15:41 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 2

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Congrats to PSA UPSS Session winners:
Ian Peebles (ASU)
Vanessa Schipani (UPENN)
@lidasara.bsky.social (UT - San Antonio), &
Banin Diar Sukmono (UC Irvine)! 🎉
Join us for UPSS session taking place on Saturday, November 16th from 1:15-3:15 p.m. in Studio 1 at PSA in NOLA
philsci.org/upss_biennia...

28.09.2024 01:24 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 3

Google Forms: Sign-in Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).

UPSS scholars participating in Mentoring Program who are current grad students or w/in 3 years PhD are eligible to submit an abstract for UPSS Session at upcoming PSA @philsci.bsky.social Biennial Meeting. UPSS scholars work with their mentors to refine project. Deadline submit August 1st.
#philsci

02.05.2024 19:53 — 👍 8    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0

Google Forms: Sign-in Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).

UPSS @philsci.bsky.social invites submissions (incl self-nominations) for Prize in Philosophy of Science & Race: book, article, or chapter published in last 5 yrs on topics related to scientific racism & philosophy of race/ethnicity. $500 prize awarded @ PSA'24 mtg. Nominations & copy due June 15th:

02.05.2024 13:48 — 👍 7    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0

New hashtag for upcoming @philsci.bsky.social meeting: #PSA24 & another chance to get on the program ⤵️

01.03.2024 14:17 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Photo: French Quarter in New Orleans Text: Philosophy of Science Association PSA'24 meeting in New Orleans, LA November 14-17, 2024.

📌 Deadline for PSA'24 symposium proposals is 11:59 pm January 15, 2024
pheedloop.com/psa24/propos...

Philosophy of Science Association meeting in New Orleans, LA on November 14-17, 2024.
#philsci #metasci #STS Interdisciplinary sessions w/ scientists are especially welcomed!
🧪⚒️⚛️ #evobio

03.01.2024 12:13 — 👍 22    🔁 16    💬 1    📌 0

Philosophy of Science Association

News & call for symposium & contributed paper submissions for upcoming Philosophy of Science Association biennial meeting (PSA'24 New Orleans, LA, Nov 14-17). Scientists & science scholars welcome
#philsci 🧪#physics #evobio #psychsky #philsky #sts #histsci #geosciences #metasci
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11.12.2023 23:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

UPSS - Philosophy of Science Association

Hi Dani, Could you please add us (@psa-upss.bsky.social) to the Science Feed contributors list? We are an initiative of the Philosophy of Science Association (@philsci.bsky.social) addressing underrepresentation & promoting broader engagement with science. Webpage : www.philsci.org/upss.php
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09.12.2023 20:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

UPSS - Philosophy of Science Association

Please follow @psa-upss.bsky.social for more info about the Underrepresented Philosophy of Science Scholars (UPSS pronounced ⬆️s) Initiative of the Philosophy of Science Association (PSA @philsci.bsky.social), providing mentoring & more!
www.philsci.org/upss.php
#philsci #histsci

09.12.2023 19:22 — 👍 15    🔁 11    💬 0    📌 3