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Nelson listed as Finalist for 2019 Cheiron Prize
Nicole Nelson’s new book, Model Behavior: Animal Experiments, Complexity, and the Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders (University of Chicago Press, 2018) was recently named as a Finalist for the 2019 Cheiron Book Prize. Nicole was one …
Hennessy speaks on Wisconin Public Radio about “On the Backs of Tortoises”
Holtz Center affiliate, Elizabeth Hennessy, was on Wisconsin Public Radio on February 12. She was talking about her book, “On the Backs of Tortoises”, which was named a Finalist for the 2020 E.O. Wilson Literary Science …
STS Minor, Stepha Velednitsky, receives TA award for Exceptional Service
Stepha Velednitsky (UW-Madison Department of Geography) is one of fifteen UW-Madison graduate students to receive a 2019 teaching assistant award. Stepha’s award is for Exceptional Service. Stepha’s research focus is on Israel/Palestine, post-Soviet migration & …
Holtz Center Annual Meeting & Reception, slated for Feb 13
Holtz Center members should please consider joining us for the Holtz Center’s annual meeting and reception. Personal invitations will be sent to membership in late-January. Thursday, February 13, 4-6 pm Steenbock’s on Orchard, 330 North …
Holtz Center membership offers vibrant discussions for Kirchgasler & STS colleagues
The Holtz Center recently welcomed several new members, including Katie Kirchgasler, from the School of Education. Katie is a new Assistant Professor in the Curriculum and Instruction Department, where she also received her Ph.D. Katie …
Call for applications: Joint Chair in Contemporary Public Policy, due Jan 15
Call for applications: Joint Chair in Contemporary Public Policy that will allow exceptional US Based Scholar to spend 4 months in Canada starting residency in September 2020. The scientific theme for 2020 is Technology & Ethics related to genetics, biotechnology and …
Call for Submissions: EASST and 4s Joint Meeting, due Feb 29
Call for Submissions: EASST and 4s Joint Meeting Submissions close February 29, 2020 Prague, Czech Republic, August 18-21, 2020 Locating and Timing Matters: Significance and Agency of STS in Emerging Worlds The general call for …
Research Intern Opportunity at Google, due Jan 15
The Ethical AI team at Google is looking for a research intern based in their San Francisco office. The ideal candidate should be interested in the histories of machine learning datasets. They should have experience …
CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowships, apply by March 1
CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowships The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is now accepting applications for the 2021 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows. Completed applications are due by 11:59 p.m. …