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Underrepresented Philosophy of Science Scholars (UPSS pronounced ⬆️s) Initiative of the Philosophy of Science Association (PSA), providing mentoring & more. UPSS Chair: @AlisaBokulich.bsky.social
https://www.philsci.org/upss.php
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For decades the Philosophy of Science Association has supported under-represented groups through grants from the National Science Foundation. Any guesses on how much support we'll get this year?

Please help us continue our important mission, especially when the government is hostile to it.
December 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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alisabokulich.bsky.social
With many depts suspending grad admissions I'm happy to report that the BU Philosophy Dept will be admitting 4-5 graduate students for the 26-27 AY! I especially want
to encourage any undergrads interested in #philsci to apply #philsky
October 31, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Recoding of APA event “What Future for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion?” with great panelists
Linda Martín Alcoff, Luvell Anderson & Noell Birondo
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#philsky
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October 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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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
September 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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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
laurennross.bsky.social Lauren Ross @laurennross.bsky.social · Mar 19
Applications open for the Summer Development Program at UCI Logic and Philosophy of Science. Room & board provided, plus reimbursement for transportation (up to $500).

Deadline for application submission is April 17th 2025!

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March 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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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 🧪
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
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March 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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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
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February 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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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
ehbea.bsky.social EHBEA @ehbea.bsky.social · Oct 25
The deadline for the Evolutionary Human Sciences special collection on scientific racism has been extended to August 2025. Details in the link www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
EHS special collection on scientific racism
Evolutionary Human Sciences special collection on scientific racism
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February 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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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
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
January 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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!
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"
January 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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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 ⤵️
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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…
December 3, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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🥁...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...
A photo of Carole smiling outside on a sunny Seattle day.
November 20, 2024 at 7:47 PM
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Alisa Bokulich and the @psa-upss.bsky.social committee now celebrating the UPSS session scholars
November 17, 2024 at 12:30 AM
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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
November 16, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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Next speaker Vanessa Schipani on what makes a trust relationship morally decent @psa-upss.bsky.social #PSA2024
November 16, 2024 at 8:04 PM
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🏆 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
November 13, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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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
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Lida Banin Vanessa Ian
September 28, 2024 at 1:24 AM
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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.
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May 2, 2024 at 7:53 PM
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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:
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May 2, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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New hashtag for upcoming @philsci.bsky.social meeting: #PSA24 & another chance to get on the program ⤵️
alisabokulich.bsky.social Alisa Bokulich @alisabokulich.bsky.social · Mar 1
⏳2 weeks left to submit a contributed paper to be presented at Philosophy of Science Association #PSA24 meeting in New Orleans, LA, November 14-17, 2024.
Deadline March 15, 2024, 11:59 pm anywhere. Max length is 4,500 words. #philsci
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Photo of French Quarter New Orleans with text PSA 2024 meeting in New Orleans, LA, November 14-17, 2024
March 1, 2024 at 2:17 PM
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📌 Deadline for PSA'24 symposium proposals is 11:59 pm January 15, 2024
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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
Photo: French Quarter in New Orleans Text: Philosophy of Science Association PSA'24 meeting in New Orleans, LA November 14-17, 2024.
January 3, 2024 at 12:13 PM
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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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December 20, 2023 at 1:15 PM
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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!
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December 9, 2023 at 7:22 PM