Initial Meeting and Introduction in Writing Good & Fair Book Reviews
Topics: The nuts and bolts; communication with editors; deadlines; the balance of criticism; how to connect the book-under-review to previous work; why are novel disciplinary perspectives relevant?
Speaker: Gleb Albert is Assistant Professor in General and Eastern European History at the University of Luzerne, Switzerland, and experienced book review editor of H-SOZ-KULT.
These free online workshops offer networking opportunities to foster the worldwide integration and inclusion of early career scholars. They address topics that often fall short in university programs but are of general interest and importance. Participants are encouraged to engage in critical reflection on academic practices and the profession itself, based on inputs by an internationally diverse cohort of scholars.
Some sessions are designed to generate advanced knowledge of work environments in academia, some will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the academic publication process, while others will delve into specialized methods. Each session is held on a Thursday and lasts 1.5 hours.
This working group is hosted by the Consortium in collaboration with the Division for the History of Science and Technology of the International Union of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology.
Consortium Respectful Behavior Policy
Participants at Consortium activities will treat each other with respect and consideration to create a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment that is free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Participants will avoid any inappropriate actions or statements based on individual characteristics such as age, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, nationality, political affiliation, ability status, educational background, or any other characteristic protected by law. Disruptive or harassing behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Harassment includes but is not limited to inappropriate or intimidating behavior and language, unwelcome jokes or comments, unwanted touching or attention, offensive images, photography without permission, and stalking.
Participants may send reports or concerns about violations of this policy to conduct@chstm.org.
Upcoming Meetings
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 8:00 - 9:30 am EST
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EST
Best Practice in Oral History Interview and Analysis
Topics: What is oral history; limits and (dis-)advantages; biases; lessons from the practice; what to consider when producing and analyzing interviews; good technologies.
Speakers: David Zierler is the Ronald and Maxine Linde Director of the Caltech Heritage Project, USA. Previously, David directed the Oral History Program at the American Institute of Physics. Sara Baum is an oral history transcription specialist and project manager, specializing in the history of science.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 9:00 - 10:30 am EDT
Roundtable Discussion on Journals as a Means of Shaping the Production & Dissemination of Knowledge
Topics: How to find suitable journals; how to respond to reviews; the role of journals in acdemic discourse; the policies and politics of journals.
Discussants: Silvia Figueirôa is Professor at the University of Campinas, Brazil, and has edited several collective volumes. Joseph D. Martin is Associate Professor at Durham University, UK, chair of the editorial board of Historical Studies in the Natural Sciences, editor-in-chief of Physics in Perspective, and book reviews editor for the British Journal for the History of Science. Doubravka Olšáková is Senior Researcher in History at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, and deputy editor of Centaurus. Tiago Saraiva is Full Professor of History at the Drexel University, USA, co-editor of History and Technology and a member of the Cambridge History of Technology editorial team.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Career Diversity
Topics: Academic vs non-academic jobs; Work-life balance; gender; transition out of academia.
Speaker: Arwen Mohun is Professor in history at the University of Delaware, United States. Mohun has coordinated a working group on career diversity at the Consortium for History of Science Technology and Medicine.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 8:00 - 9:30 am EDT
Roundtable Discussion on Collaborative Research & Writing
Topics: Best practice in communication in teams; different ways of collaboration; are virtual tools a game changer; national styles; are we moving towards “big history”?
Discussants: Olival Freire Jr. is Professor in history of science at the Federal University of Bahia, Brazil, and Director of the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development. Roberto Lalli is Assistant Professor in history of science and technology at the Polytechnico di Turino, Italy, and PI of the research project “FusEUrope”. Jinyan Liu is Professor at the Institute for the History of Natural Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China, and vice-chair of the department of History of International Science and Technology.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Content and Submission of Book Proposals
Topics: Should I turn my dissertation into a book?; How to find the right press; how to approach editors; how to outline a book proposal; collective authorship and editing; why book series.
Speaker: W. Patrick McCray is Professor at the History Department at the University of California Santa Barbara, USA, and a series editor for Johns Hopkins University Press.
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 8:00 - 9:30 am EDT
Grant Writing Master Class
Topics: Think big questions and frame them well; crafting your grant; personal experience.
Speakers: Gerardo Ienna is postdoctoral researcher at the University of Verona, Italy, and a Marie Curie global fellow (Grant Number 101026146). Simone Turchetti is Professor in history of science and technology at the Manchester University, UK, and PI of the ERC research project “Neworldata”.
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 9:45 - 10:15 am EDT
Concluding Reflections & Outlook
Topics: What was good and what could be changed; take-homes; networking opportunities.
Discussants: everyone, please join us one last time!
Past Meetings
Group Conveners
Barbara Hof
Barbara Hof is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Lausanne and a guest lecturer at the Leuphana University Lüneburg. She currently studies the history of international data sharing in physics, the history of plasma physics and fusion science, and the history of science activism during the Vietnam War. Previously, she has explored the history of constructivism, cybernetics, and artificial intelligence. Throughout her work, she emphasizes the role of international relations and knowledge exchange.
Climério Paulo da Silva Neto
Climerio Paulo da Silva Neto is an Associate Professor of physics and history of science at the Federal University of Bahia and the author of the book Materializing the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics. His research deals with the history of physics in the 20th century from the perspective of the circulation of materials, knowledge, and ideologies, through real and imaginary boundaries such as nation states, racial, gender, and political affiliations. He is currently investigating the Socialist approach to scientific internationalism and science diplomacy during the Cold War based on case studies from Soviet physics. He holds a master's and a PhD in History and Philosophy of Science and Science Teaching from the Federal University of Bahia. He has been a professor of History of Science at the Federal University of Western Bahia (2015-2020), Brazil, and a visiting scholar at the History Department of Drexel University (2023-2024).
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