From the
Fundraising Committee
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As science and its
institutions face
unprecedented pressures, the
role of the Philosophy of
Science Association (PSA) is
more important than ever.
Since 1933, the PSA has
served as the
premier professional
association for philosophy
of science, supporting
research, teaching, and
open discussion from diverse
perspectives.
Today, the PSA is a vibrant
and growing community that
brings together leading
philosophers,
scientists, and thinkers
from around the world.
Through our biennial
conference, our journal,
and a range of member-driven
initiatives—including
Under-Represented Philosophy
of Science
Scholars (UPSS), the DEI
Caucus, and PSA Around the
World—we continue to expand
our reach
and deepen our impact.
As President-Elect of the
PSA Governing Board, I also
serve as Chair of the
Fundraising
Committee, which has been
especially active this year.
I am grateful to the
committee members
– David Danks, Kevin
Elliott, Carole Lee, and
Kevin Zollman. Their energy,
significant
contributions, and
commitment have strengthened
PSA’s work.
As we continue to foster
community, advance
scholarship, and build
resilience across the field,
we invite you to stay
engaged and participate in
ways that are meaningful to
you.
Happy holidays!
Alan Love
Fundraising Committee Chair
Philosophy of Science
Association
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In January 2026, the
Philosophy of Science
Association will be moving
to a 2-year membership model
to better align our
membership, fundraising, and
institutional partnership
cycles. We have revised our
membership tiers and added a
Postdoctoral Fellow tier for
membership. Our new
membership management
platform will offer several
new upgrades and
conveniences over our
current system, including
more timely communication
about membership expiration
dates, recurring billing
options and a much-improved
interface for our members.
All current members will
receive an email with login
information once the current
membership database has been
migrated.
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Ron Giere Society for
Legacy and Planned Gifts
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New! Legacy Giving
through the Giere Society:
A Lasting Way to Support
the PSA
Launched just one year ago,
the Ron Giere Society for
Legacy and Planned Gifts
provides a
meaningful way to support
the PSA’s long-term
vitality. The Society offers
a structure for
members who wish to include
the PSA in their future
plans – such as through a
bequest or
other form of planned
giving.
Planned gifts may take many
forms, including a
designated cash amount, a
percentage of an
estate, gifts of stock, or
naming the PSA as a
beneficiary of a life
insurance policy, IRA,
retirement account, or other
vehicles as recommended by
your attorney or financial
planner.
Members who formally declare
their intention to leave a
gift to the PSA become
members of
the Ron Giere Society. More
information, including the
pledge form to declare your
intent, is
available on the PSA website
(link below).
This year, we are pleased to
expand the Ron Giere Society
to include Legacy
Giving—significant
gifts of $1,000 or more that
are not tied to estate
planning, wills, or
bequests. Legacy gifts
support the long-term
sustainability of the PSA or
specific PSA programs or
projects, and allow
donors to see the impact of
their investment while
actively engaged in the PSA
community.
Legacy gifts may be made by
check or credit card, gifts
of stock, through a family
or donor-
advised fund, or by
directing an IRA Required
Minimum Distribution (RMD)
directly to PSA.
Legacy donors are recognized
as members of the Ron Giere
Society—our growing
community of
supporters who believe
philosophy of science is
more important than ever and
are committed
to sustaining this work for
generations to come. Ron
Giere Society - Philosophy
of Science Association.
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Our 2025 Annual Fund
Campaign Is Still Underway
– Make Your Gift Today!
For many years, the PSA
relied primarily on journal
publishing income and member
dues. While
the Association remains
fiscally strong, publishing
revenue has declined, and
member dues
alone cannot cover rising
costs—particularly those
associated with hosting our
biennial
meetings. At the same time,
external funding sources
that once supported our work
are no
longer reliable.
In today’s challenging
environment for science and
academic institutions, the
PSA is strongest
when supported by a diverse
and engaged community.
Building and sustaining our
work means
creating opportunities for
members and partners at
every level to contribute to
our shared
mission.
Gifts at every level make a
meaningful difference:
$35 supports the
infrastructure for PSA
Around the World
$75 advances initiatives for
graduate students and
early-career scholars
$150 helps defray
registration costs for a
student attending our
biennial conference
$300 contributes to our
conference travel fund
Your support helps ensure
that the PSA can continue to
foster community, advance
scholarship,
and strengthen the field for
years to come. Make your
gift today and help us reach
our 2025
Annual Fund goal. Donate
- Philosophy of Science
Association.
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Institutional
Partnerships
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Is your institution,
department, or company
interested in partnering
with PSA? Introducing our
new PSA Institutional
Partners program!
As science and academic
institutions face
unprecedented pressures, the
strategic importance of
the PSA as a scholarly
professional organization
has never been more evident.
Through this new
Institutional Partners
Sponsorship, we are offering
year-round partnership
opportunities that
support the PSA’s
wide-ranging activities
while enabling institutions
and companies to plan and
budget for annual
engagement.
Institutional partnerships
help strengthen our shared
community, foster
resilience, and sustain
the work of philosophy of
science in challenging
times. We invite interested
institutions and
organizations to join us in
this new initiative.
To learn more about becoming
a PSA Institutional Partner,
please contact Max Cormendy
(dire...@philsci.org) for additional
information.
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