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Conference July 20-22, 2012

  • 1.  Conference July 20-22, 2012

    Posted 03-06-2012 13:11
    Dear all,

    I thought members of this list would be interested about the following
    conference. Apologies if you receive this more than once.

    best,
    Susannah Paletz
    University of Pittsburgh
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    International Society for the Psychology of Science and Technology
    July 20-22, 2012
    Pittsburgh, PA

    Scholars from different countries representing a broad range of
    disciplines such as psychology, sociology, communication, history,
    sociology, philosophy, education, and computer science will share
    cutting- edge research on scientific thinking and the advancement of
    science and technology.

    Conference themes: formal science education, professional scientific
    practice, peer review, and psychological processes. We invite
    submissions about informal science learning for a special symposium
    and tour of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

    More conference information about submissions, registration, and
    lodging arrangements are available
    on the website: http://www.ispstonline.org.

    Abstract Submissions due March 15.

    Keynote Speakers:
    Katy Börner, Indiana University
    Envisioning Science and Technology

    Clark Chinn, Rutgers University
    Promoting Epistemic Growth

    Iris Tabak, Ben Gurion University
    Objects, Subjects and Subjectivity: The Disciplinary Stance of
    Scientists and Learners

    Paul Thagard, University of Waterloo
    Eureka! Three Mechanisms that Explain Creative Consciousness

    We have generous support from NSF to provide travel stipends to
    graduate or undergraduate students who are presenting at the
    conference. To apply for the Student Travel Award, students must
    include a paragraph at the end of their submitted abstract explaining
    why they are interested in the Psychology of Science and Technology
    and what they hope to gain from the conference experience. Include
    the heading "Application for Travel Award" before the paragraph and in
    a second line indicate whether or not we can publish your paragraph on
    our website. Contact Andrew Young via email: andrew.young1@gmail.com.