[spsp-members] Invitation to Attend UofT' Tenth Annual STMS Conference
HPSUS UofT via spsp-members
The University is hosting one of the biggest international undergraduate
conferences for students in HPS, STS or STMS (Science, Technology,
Medicine, and Society).
If you are interested in: supporting your peers who may be presenting,
learning more about what these fields have to offer, and/or exploring
research one can pursue in these fields; we would love to have you out.
The Keynote address will be done by Professor Jenny Bulstrode of UCL. This
is a fantastic opportunity to interact with enthusiastic peers in the
fields.
The conference will take place on March the 27th - 28th from 9AM -3PM EST,
and it will be a hybrid event. The in-person portion taking place on campus
(locations will be disclosed closer to the date, and/or upon registration).
If you are interested in attending, please be sure to sign up using the
following link: https://forms.gle/UwbmGVfQoJ6WLVi7
If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach by email through either
of the following: Selina....@mail.utoronto.ca or
Hpsus.u...@gmail.com
Best,
Selina Kimchand
______
President
History and Philosophy of Science Undergraduate Society (HPSUS)
On Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 8:02 p.m. HPSUS UofT <hpsus.u...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear HPS and STS scholars,
>
> The University of Toronto’s History and Philosophy of Science
> Undergraduate Society (HPSUS) is excited to announce the Tenth
> International Undergraduate Research Conference on Science, Technology,
> Medicine, and Society (STMS)! This year's theme is The Subjectivity of
> Science and its Impact on Societal “Truths”, which will take place as a
> hybrid even on March 27th- 28th, 2026.
>
> We are looking for undergraduate students to submit papers for the
> conference, and we would greatly appreciate it if you shared this CFP with
> your students.
>
> This presents an exceptional opportunity for undergraduate students to
> showcase their research on a global platform. Moreover, this conference
> presents students with the opportunity to network and reach out to
> Professors and like-minded peers studying the History and/or Philosophy of
> Science. Please see the following information for more details:
>
> _________________________
>
> The Tenth International Undergraduate Research Conference on Science and
> Technology, Medicine and Societies at the University of Toronto invites
> students to submit papers that examine the interactions between sciences
> (social and natural) and the impacts they have on the “truths” of our
> society.
>
> Scientific discoveries, theories, methodologies, and culture have helped
> shape much of society, informing the way we think, how we live, and much
> more. To truly understand their impact, we must also observe the inherent
> subjectivity that results from humanity’s influence—often skewing how
> empirical evidence is understood within a broader social context.
> Participants are encouraged to explore topics such as: The impact of
> sciences on the way Indigenous peoples were treated as subjects to be
> studied through scientific assertions • Claims of biological superiority
> backed by the sciences as it pertains to BIPOC, differently abled, and
> LGBTQIA2S+ communities. • The impacts and ethics of current developments
> in AI, its governance, training, and inaccurate or biased views
> marginalised communities (ie. BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals). • Gendered
> issues that have risen from claims made by the natural and social sciences.
> • Climate change and environmental conservation in relation to our
> willingness (or lack thereof) to preserve online and digital spaces, such
> as defunct websites and delisted video games. • Eugenic ideas that have
> been supported or excused through scientific theories. • How the social
> sciences aided in the liberation of marginalized groups.
>
> We invite submissions on any topic related to STMS, as well as the history
> and/or philosophy of Science in historical and contemporary contexts
> throughout the world. We encourage students to develop abstracts from
> across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Please
> check out our 2024 conference webpage
> <https://hpsus.sa.utoronto.ca/stms-conference-2024/stms-conference-2024-abstracts/> for
> access to previous abstracts.
>
> Interested students should submit an abstract (250) words and a brief
> biography (50 words) by Friday, February 13th, 2026, using this link:
> https://forms.gle/JaBW7iNVsjzaqa5y6 .
>
> All applicants will be notified by Friday, February 27th, 2026.
>
> If you have any questions, please contact Selina Kimchand at:
> Selina....@mail.utoronto.ca <Selina....@mail.utoronto.ca> or
> Hpsus.u...@gmail.com.
>
> _________________________
>
> Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to hearing from you.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Selina Kimchand
>
> President
>
> HPSUS
>
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