Philosophy of Science Association

Registration for PSA26 San Diego is open! 🎟️ The early bird phase will end on September 1, at which point prices will increase. Visit the event site for more details and to register. As always, the most economical solution to registration is to be a member of the PSA! psa26.oa-event.com

For those of you planning to attend PSA26, there is no better time than today to book your hotel room. The cutoff date for our hotel block is Tuesday, October 27, at which point the hotel can sell the rooms to the public. Use the link below to secure your room today! psa26.oa-event.com/hotel

Don't forget, our non-academic career town hall is tomorrow at 10 AM CDT! Register at the link: forms.gle/WnqQ17bboC3Z...

📣 Deadline has been extended to October 25!

🚨 Calling philosophers of science with interest in non-academic careers 🚨 The @philsci.bsky.social will be hosting a virtual "Testimonies and Town Hall" on Wednesday, October 21st. I'll also be hosting an Interest Group Lunch on Non-Academic Careers at the PSA 2026 on 11/20. Sign-up links below!

Check out our September newsletter! PSA26 info ☀️ *Post conference workshop *Call for chairs *Interest group lunches sign-up General info ✨ *PSA office hour sign-ups *DEI Caucus updates (new email list) mms.philsci.org/msg_detail.p...

I made a public copy of my Program-At-A-Glance spreadsheet for the PSA27 contributed papers and symposia. You can make your own copy and customize your path through the program. It's going to be a great meeting, come join us! tinyurl.com/PSA26-Sep25. @philsci.bsky.social (psa26.oa-event.com)

The PSA is excited to welcome our 2026 Assistant Directors: Vanessa Lovato and Noa Dahan! They play a vital role in supporting the PSA’s operations, including the PSA 2026 conference, communications, and member engagement.

☀️The PSA has been awarded 2026 NSF Travel Grants! If you're in need of funding, please fill out both applications by Sept. 11, 2026 👇 PSA Travel Grant: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... NSF Travel Grant: airtable.com/appBolcu2KSW...

Register for “Philosophers of Science at Work: Found in Translation.” This session will be focused on the problem of translating your skills and experience to facilitate the development of job application materials. The webinar will be held August 19th from 2pm - 3pm (EDT). forms.gle/a6Zzy9QPKWZA...

The symposium schedule for PSA26 San Diego is now live! Preview it here (and check back later for the contributed paper schedule) ☀️🌴https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/e/PSA2026/program

Philosophers of the PSA #philsci @philsci.bsky.social: 2 reminders of deadlines on August 1st from the PSA Outreach and Engagement Committee! PSA Outreach & Engagement Prize, and AAAS | SciLine Workshop!... 1/4

Check out our July Newsletter! Including a letter from the PSA president, more info about PSA26 San Diego, PSA election results, call for volunteers, and more! mms.philsci.org/msg_detail.p...

Read the @philsci.bsky.social reply to the US Office of Management and Budget’s May 29 proposed revisions to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. Signed by President Craig Callender, President-Elect Alan Love and yours truly (Past President): www.regulations.gov/comment/OMB-...

On November 18, 2026, 1pm - 5pm the PSA Outreach & Engagement Committee will host a pre-conference AAAS | SciLine Media Training Half-day Workshop ahead of the Biennial Meeting in San Diego! Deadline to apply is August 1, check the link for details and application: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Deadline extended to July 1, 2026! Complete details here - mms.philsci.org/msg_detail.p... PSA Philosophy of Science and Race Prize (Jul 1) - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... PSA26 UPSS Session (Aug 1) - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

✨REMINDER✨ join us on June 15 from 2-3 PM eastern for "Philosophers of Science at Work: Exploring Non-Academic Careers" with Alan Love and Aaron Kagan!

Join us on June 15 for “Philosophers of Science at Work: Exploring Non-Academic Careers” online! A high-level overview and intro to non-academic employment and how to prepare for it with time for audience Q&A. Hosted by Alan Love and facilitated by Aaron Kagan. All are welcome!

New PSA @philsci.bsky.social newsletter is out: *International Syllabus Award 🌎 *PSA Philosophy of Science & Race Prize (due June 15‼️) *PSA26 UPSS Session *PSA26 Outreach & Engagement Award *PSA Election 🗳️ *PSA Travel Grants for graduate students ✈️ & more... #philsci mms.philsci.org/msg_detail.p...

Our next office hours are coming up on May 7 at noon EDT with Karen Kovaka and Carlos Santana! Check out the link for more details and registration: www.philsci.org/psa_office_h...

Final reminder to submit your Hempel Award nominations by next Friday!

REMINDER nominations for the Hempel Award are due April 30! Check the thread for more details 👇

Reminder: office hours with Kareem Khalifa THIS WEDNESDAY at noon EDT! Register at the link www.philsci.org/psa_office_h...

The deadline for papers is this Sunday!

Reminder: office hours with James Ladyman THIS FRIDAY at noon EDT! Register at the link www.philsci.org/psa_office_h...

Reminder: the deadline for contributed papers is coming up fast on 15 March!

Don't forget to enter to the Notes and Records Essay Award! Deadline 28 February

Check out this Rolling Stone article featuring a quote from PSA President Craig Callender about AI and fake academic citations:

Don't forget to enter to the Notes and Records Essay Award! Deadline 28 February

The deadline for symposia is tonight at midnight anywhere on earth!

✨Reminder✨ The symposia deadline for PSA 2026 is 15 January (this Thursday!)

Submissions for PSA 2026 in San Diego are now open! ☀️ Link and deadlines below Symposia ✨ 15 January 2026 Papers ✨ 15 March 2026 Posters ✨ 1 June 2026 psa26.oa-event.com/c...

It’s Giving Tuesday! Support PSA’s Annual Fund 2025! Did you know that if half of the people receiving this message gave just $25, we would set a new PSA record for fundraising, raising almost 3 times our goal?! philsci.org/donate.php

It's #GivingTuesday & PSA @philsci.bsky.social is running a fundraiser! I just made a donation to support PSA's initiatives, such as UPSS @psa-upss.bsky.social & other grad & early career support. See where they stand with their fundraising “thermometer” on the donation page philsci.org/donate.php

✨Don't forget✨ Our final PSA Office Hours of the semester are Thursday, December 4 at 12 PM EST with Atoosa Kasirzadeh and William D’Alessandro! Sign up at the link below to save your spot: www.philsci.org/psa_...

Tomorrow, 22 November is the final of three meetings of PSA Around the World! A fantastic online program with plenary panel and parallel sessions. All welcome! Note: time zone is 3pm CET.

In celebration of #WorldPhilosophyDay the the PSA and the U of Cincinnati Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS) are hosting a discussion at the Cincinnati Museum Center! For those who can’t make it in person, you can watch the live stream: www.youtube.com/live...

✨Don't forget✨ Our next PSA Office Hours are are Monday, November 24 at 12 PM EST with Michela Massimi and Mazviita Chirimuuta! Sign up at the link below to save your spot: www.philsci.org/psa_...

Join us NEXT THURSDAY (Nov 20) for "How Science is Changing," a free interdisciplinary panel discussion! Hear from scholars on the evolving nature of science. 🗓️ 6 PM 📍 @cincymuseum.bsky.social w/ @philsci.bsky.social Free, open to all, parking included! RSVP: 🔗 forms.gle/3Ei7GM91LTmy...