Calls for papers and conferences
Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
The Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IHPST) at the University of Toronto is pleased to announce the call for abstracts for our annual graduate conference. This year our theme is The Written Word. Please see below for details. Submissions are due February 28, 2023 to hapsatconference@gmail.com.
Written communication is a vital component of how knowledge is spread. Literature, in every sense of the word, plays an important role in the production, circulation, and application of knowledge in science, medicine, and technology. How is knowledge disseminated within and beyond the limits of individual disciplines and to whom? What skills are required to effectively communicate with an intended audience? Does fiction have a place in the discussion of and reaction to advances in science? We welcome proposals from graduate scholars in history, philosophy, and any other discipline whose work relates to the theme.
The IHPST conference will take place on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6, 2023. We will be running the conference hybrid, and though there is no conference fee, we are unable to cover travel or accommodation costs. Proposals should be about 250 words and please specify whether you would like to attend virtually or on-site in Toronto. Clearly state the main argument of the presentation and how it connects with the topic of literature in the history or philosophy of science, medicine, or technology. Presentations not related to the theme will also be considered. Proposals are due by February 28, 2023 and can be sent to hapsatconference@gmail.com. We intend to respond to all proposals by March 31, 2023.
Events
Graduate Career Programming at the Centre for Career Action
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Workshop Title |
Description |
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(Grad students/postdocs) |
In this interactive workshop, you'll learn approaches to translating academic language to connect to the employer, apply strategies for answering interview questions, and evaluate the effectiveness of responses to interview questions & scenarios. |
Monday, October 3 |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
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Creating Connections for your Job Search (Grad students/postdocs) |
In this interactive workshop, you will discuss the value of making connections as part of a job search strategy. You will explore networking strategies and identify your own action plan. |
Wednesday, October 5 |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
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(Grad students/postdocs) |
Interested in an Academic Career? Attend the free Academic Career Conference to learn more about academic work search including document and interview preparation, tips on managing your academic career, and insights from faculty members on the academic hiring process. |
Thursday, October 13 & Friday, October 14 |
9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
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(Open to all students) |
When your career interests are congruent with your work, you are more likely to be satisfied, motivated and successful in your career. Discover what your key interest motivators are and how these can help you identify careers that align with these interests. |
Monday, October 17 |
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
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Skills to Build your Career On (Open to all students) |
In this workshop, you will identify your key power (transferable) skills and apply these to your career planning and development |
Wednesday, October 26 |
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Additional (asynchronous) CCA content for July:
CareerHub - We also encourage you to check out University of Waterloo’s CareerHub to take the next steps toward planning your future! Whether you’re figuring out where to start, identifying and articulating your skills, or preparing for interviews, CareerHub has hundreds of free resources to work through.
Online Graduate Workshops - view some of the CCA’s workshop content and complete self-directed activities at your own pace.
Note: Please register for our virtual workshops via WaterlooWorks (instructions found here). If you are interested in asynchronous resources or you are unable to attend the workshops below please visit our Online Workshops page to view some of our workshop content and complete self-directed activities at your own pace.
Scholarships, awards, funding, and work opportunities
Writing and Communication Centre
https://uwaterloo.ca/writing-and-communication-centre/opportunities
Need help or have a question? Please contact Philosophy Graduate Coordinator
Ashely Price adprice@uwaterloo.ca
