Node Manager(s)
Dr. Robert Smith
Ph.D., History & Philosophy of Science,
University of Cambridge (1979)
Part III of the Mathematics Tripos,
University of Cambridge (1975)
B.A., First Class Honors Degree in Physis,
Queen Mary College, University of London (1974)
(780) 492-3918
rwsmith@ualberta.ca
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Research and Development
Post-doctoral Appointment
2009-11: Dr. Alex Choby was the Situating Science Postdoctoral appointment.
More information
Please see "Publications" for a list of her publications during her appointment.
Students
2013-14: We welcome Catherine Clune-Taylor as our PhD student assistant for the Alberta Node.
Catherine Clune-Taylor is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Alberta under the supervision of Dr. Cressida Heyes. Catherine's research interests lie in the fields of philosophy of gender and sexuality, philosophy of science (particularly philosophy of biology), philosophy of medicine, social political philosophy and the work of Michel Foucault. Her currently untitled dissertation examines the 2006 revision in both clinical treatment model for and nosological reclassification of intersex conditions as disorders of sex development (DSDs), engaging in a Foucauldian analysis of scientific and political arguments offered in both the nomenclature and treatment model's favour. Prior to enrolling in the doctoral program at the University of Alberta, Catherine completed an honors bachelor of medical science in immunology and microbiology, an honors bachelor of arts in philosophy and a master of arts in philosophy at the University of Western Ontario.
Upcoming Node Events
Node News and Events
Evelyn Fox Keller: Visiting Scholar 2012-13
The Cluster is pleased to welcome Dr. Evelyn Fox Keller out West as Visiting Scholar for 2012-13. A physicist by training and Professor Emerita of the History and Philosophy of Science at the...
Where is the Laboratory now? “Representation”, “Intervention” and “Realism” in 19th and 20th Century Biomedical Sciences
Where is the Laboratory now?
“Representation”, “Intervention” and “Realism” in 19th and 20th Century Biomedical Sciences
June 7-9, 2013
Kananaskis, Biological Field Station of the University of...
Bernie Lightman: Evolutionary Naturalists and Christian Metaphysicians: The Metaphysical Society in the 1870's
Professor Bernard Lightman of York University is a leading authority on science, evolution and religion in nineteenth century Britain. He will be visiting the University of Alberta on Wednesday...
Bernie Lightman: Herbert Spencer and His Disciples
Professor Bernard Lightman of York University is a leading authority on science, evolution and religion in nineteenth century Britain. He will be visiting the University of Alberta on Wednesday...
Michael Lynch: Distinguished Visitor Events
University of Alberta Distinguished Visitor, September 10-14, 2012
Professor Michael Lynch, Cornell UniversityThe University of Alberta Node of the Cluster is pleased to support graduate student help...
Canada Science Policy Conference 2012
The Canadian Science Policy Conference will be held in Calgary November 5–7 2012.Situating Science distributes the CSPC Call, with the hope that some of the STS and HPS community might want to try to...
Josipa Petrunic: Platonism, Cognitive Science and the Learning of Mathematics: a Wittgensteinian response to exclusionary trends in the philosophy of mathematics
Support for this talk has been provided in part by the SSHRC Cluster Grant on Situating Science.The Science Technology and Society Program is pleased to present:
Josipa Petrunic , Postdoctoral...
Keynyn Brysse: Evidence, interpretation, and communication: Lessons from the interdisciplinary mass extinction debates
The Science Technology and Society Program at the University of Alberta is pleased to present:
Keynyn Brysse, Postdostoral Research Associate, Princeton University
Evidence, interpretation, and...
Elizabeth Lunbeck: The Narcissism of the Powerful: Charisma and Fascination in Psychoanalytic Thought
The Narcissism of the Powerful: Charisma and Fascination in Psychoanalytic Thought
by Elizabeth Lunbeck
Department of History
Vanderbilt University
Nickle Art Museum
Calgary, Alberta
June 16,...
Facing Uncertainty: Who is Destined for Alzheimer's Disease?
Video (from U. Alberta segment) now available on our partner site HERESaskatoon, Edmonton and Calgary: Science and its Publics National Lecture Series Presents...
Erik Conway: "Merchants of Doubt: How Climate Science Became a Victim of the Cold War" Jan 13, 2011
Erik Conway presents, "Merchants of Doubt: How Climate Science Became a Victim of the Cold War" Jan 13, 2011
3:30 pm in Business 1-5
University of AlbertaNews article in Edmonton...
Globe and Mail University Report: Alberta Science, Technology and Society featured
The Globe and Mail University Report has (on p 32) a list of “arts programs you may not know about but should” that includes “Science, technology, and Society” and lists Alberta where you can pursue...
Incentives in the Family Firm
Public lecture by Joan Roughgarden (Stanford University)
Incentives in the Family Firm
Friday, Nov. 19 at 4:00pm
Earth Sciences (ESB) 327
Abstract: Social-selection theory envisions that...
Evolutionary Aspects of Gender and Sexuality
Public lecture by Joan Roughgarden (Stanford University)
Thursday, Nov. 18 at 3:30pm
in Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex E1-007
Abstract: The biological...
LIVING ARCHIVES ON EUGENICS IN WESTERN CANADA
Please register by October 18, 2010 for Free Lunch at
http://www.whatsorts.net/register/
Updated Information at http://www.whatsorts.net
No Charge
Everyone Welcome
Refreshments Provided...