STEP - Science and Technology in the European Periphery

Seventh Joint Meeting of the BSHS, CSHPS, and HSS
The seventh joint meeting of the British Society for the History of Science,
the Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science, and the
History of Science Society will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
USA from 10-13 July 2012. Previous successful meetings were in Oxford,
England (2008); Halifax, Nova Scotia (2004); St Louis, Missouri (2000);
Edinburgh, Scotland (1996); Toronto, Canada (1992); and Manchester, England
(1988).

Unlike some three-society meetings in the past, the 2012 conference has no
stated theme; papers on all topics in the history of science are welcome. As
2012 marks the centennial of Isis, papers related to the history of both
Isis and/or the discipline would be timely.
The Philadelphia Area Center for the History of Science (PACHS) is helping
with the arrangements. Dorm room accommodations will be available at the
University of Pennsylvania, and a small number of hotel rooms will be
reserved for the conference (individuals will need to call the hotel
directly or visit the HSS website, hssonline.org, for reservations). The
program will include parallel themed sessions, plenary lectures, education
and outreach activities, and events at the American Philosophical Society,
the Chemical Heritage Foundation, and the University of Pennsylvania. A more
extensive social program is being developed by the local organizers. The
conference schedule will offer delegates the opportunity to explore the many
attractions to be found in the "City of Brotherly Love," including
Philadelphia's extensive links to the history of science.
The Program Committee welcomes proposals for sessions or individual papers
from researchers at all stages of their careers. Participation is in no way
limited to members of the three organizing societies, but there will be a
registration discount for members. Intending participants should also note
that the usual HSS rules concerning presenting at successive conferences do
not apply to this meeting.

Online abstract submissions will open on 25 October 2011. The deadline for
submitting a session or abstract is 5 December 2011.
Full details of how to submit your session or abstract will be available
shortly on the HSS website at hssonline.org. Inquiries concerning this
conference should be directed to info@hssonline.org.