Society for Social Studies of Science
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We are 4S, an international, nonprofit association focused on the social studies of science, technology and medicine (#STS). Next Annual meeting Sept 3 - 6, 2025.
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24h left to register to be included in 4S Seattle 2025 final program!
Deadline: Friday August 1, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time)
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The Society for Social Studies of Science is hiring a Website Coordinator (10h per week / 1 year contract)
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Deadline: Nov 16, 2025
Interviewing: Nov 18–20, 2025
Appoint: from Dec 1, 2025 onwards.
The Society for Social Studies of Science is hiring a Website Coordinator (10h per week / 1 year contract)
More here: 4sonline.org/news_manager...
Deadline: Nov 16, 2025
Interviewing: Nov 18–20, 2025
Appoint: from Dec 1, 2025 onwards.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We're hiring!👀👀
The Society for Social Studies of Science is hiring a Website Coordinator (10h per week / 1 year contract)
More here: 4sonline.org/news_manager...
Deadline: Nov 16, 2025
Interviewing: Nov 18–20, 2025
Appoint: from Dec 1, 2025 onwards.
The Society for Social Studies of Science is hiring a Website Coordinator (10h per week / 1 year contract)
More here: 4sonline.org/news_manager...
Deadline: Nov 16, 2025
Interviewing: Nov 18–20, 2025
Appoint: from Dec 1, 2025 onwards.
Enjoy the last day at #4sSeattle2025!
Please join us today at 4S—
08:30 – 10:20 Threaded Keynote: Bordering
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
and
10:40 – 12:30 Roundtable for Sandra Harding
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
Please join us today at 4S—
08:30 – 10:20 Threaded Keynote: Bordering
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
and
10:40 – 12:30 Roundtable for Sandra Harding
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
September 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Enjoy the last day at #4sSeattle2025!
Please join us today at 4S—
08:30 – 10:20 Threaded Keynote: Bordering
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
and
10:40 – 12:30 Roundtable for Sandra Harding
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
Please join us today at 4S—
08:30 – 10:20 Threaded Keynote: Bordering
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
and
10:40 – 12:30 Roundtable for Sandra Harding
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
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I'm at @4sweb.bsky.social in Seattle! Catch me around, or come to our very excellent "Retooling" panel on Friday. I promise some fire and Freud.
September 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I'm at @4sweb.bsky.social in Seattle! Catch me around, or come to our very excellent "Retooling" panel on Friday. I promise some fire and Freud.
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@4sweb.bsky.social
The Presidential Plenary and Reception will start in less than 30mins in SUMMIT Convention Center, walk on Pine to 9th. Go to back of the floor level and go up to the 4th floor for plenary. Reception is on 3rd floor.
Do not get confused by other convention center called Arch.
The Presidential Plenary and Reception will start in less than 30mins in SUMMIT Convention Center, walk on Pine to 9th. Go to back of the floor level and go up to the 4th floor for plenary. Reception is on 3rd floor.
Do not get confused by other convention center called Arch.
September 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
@4sweb.bsky.social
The Presidential Plenary and Reception will start in less than 30mins in SUMMIT Convention Center, walk on Pine to 9th. Go to back of the floor level and go up to the 4th floor for plenary. Reception is on 3rd floor.
Do not get confused by other convention center called Arch.
The Presidential Plenary and Reception will start in less than 30mins in SUMMIT Convention Center, walk on Pine to 9th. Go to back of the floor level and go up to the 4th floor for plenary. Reception is on 3rd floor.
Do not get confused by other convention center called Arch.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Please join us today at 4S—
08:30 – 10:20
Threaded Keynote: Bordering
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
and
10:40 – 12:30
Roundtable for Sandra Harding
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
Please join us today at 4S—
08:30 – 10:20
Threaded Keynote: Bordering
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
and
10:40 – 12:30
Roundtable for Sandra Harding
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
September 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
@4sonline.bsky.social
Please join us today at 4S—
08:30 – 10:20
Threaded Keynote: Bordering
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
and
10:40 – 12:30
Roundtable for Sandra Harding
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
Please join us today at 4S—
08:30 – 10:20
Threaded Keynote: Bordering
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
and
10:40 – 12:30
Roundtable for Sandra Harding
Summit (Convention Center)
Rooms 327-329
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Michel Callon.
We are adding a note to our August Technoscience newsletter for all members, who will receive this news today. There will also be a post on our website later today.
We are adding a note to our August Technoscience newsletter for all members, who will receive this news today. There will also be a post on our website later today.
The Center for the sociology of innovation learned with great sadness that Michel Callon has passed away.
A graduate of the École des Mines, Michel joined the center in the late 1960s and was its director from 1982 to 1994.
A graduate of the École des Mines, Michel joined the center in the late 1960s and was its director from 1982 to 1994.
August 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Michel Callon.
We are adding a note to our August Technoscience newsletter for all members, who will receive this news today. There will also be a post on our website later today.
We are adding a note to our August Technoscience newsletter for all members, who will receive this news today. There will also be a post on our website later today.
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The Center for the sociology of innovation learned with great sadness that Michel Callon has passed away.
A graduate of the École des Mines, Michel joined the center in the late 1960s and was its director from 1982 to 1994.
A graduate of the École des Mines, Michel joined the center in the late 1960s and was its director from 1982 to 1994.
August 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Center for the sociology of innovation learned with great sadness that Michel Callon has passed away.
A graduate of the École des Mines, Michel joined the center in the late 1960s and was its director from 1982 to 1994.
A graduate of the École des Mines, Michel joined the center in the late 1960s and was its director from 1982 to 1994.
24h left to register to be included in 4S Seattle 2025 final program!
Deadline: Friday August 1, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time)
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Items not registered will be removed on Aug 2 & panels will be readjusted to accommodate changes
Any Q.s email: web [at] 4sonline [dot] org
Deadline: Friday August 1, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time)
xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
Items not registered will be removed on Aug 2 & panels will be readjusted to accommodate changes
Any Q.s email: web [at] 4sonline [dot] org
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July 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Any Q.s email: web [at] 4sonline [dot] org
Deadline: Friday August 1, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time)
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Items not registered will be removed on Aug 2 & panels will be readjusted to accommodate changes
Any Q.s email: web [at] 4sonline [dot] org
48 hours left to register to be included in the final program for the 4S Seattle 2025 conference.
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Any FAQs email: web [at] 4sonline [dot] org
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Any FAQs email: web [at] 4sonline [dot] org
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July 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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⏰72 hours ⏰left to register to be included in the final program for the 4S Seattle 2025 conference.
Please register before Friday August 1, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time).
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July 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Check out this year’s Threaded Keynotes on—Art Scenes, Bordering, & Political Water
Each panel brings together scholar-practitioners at different career stages to think together about pressing issues in STS
tinyurl.com/27dk4whh
Each panel brings together scholar-practitioners at different career stages to think together about pressing issues in STS
tinyurl.com/27dk4whh
![Photographic portrait of Chari Glogovac-Smith, a Black woman facing the camera with her black and grey hair scooped back under a red hat, wearing a black shirt, cropped at the shoulders, smiles while looking direct at the camera in an interior space.
Photographic portrait of Dr Tania Pérez-Bustos, a LatinX [or Latina?] woman facing the camera with short brown bobbed hair and round glasses, wears a white top and a denim jacket, smiles while looking direct at the camera. Tania is pictured outside with green trees in the background.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:llagtmgxh2bn7r7kefshxepg/bafkreibh2eaa2lf6bpn7yl3ztnm677xg4kwkur3wk55ylmjjluw4sbkxlm@jpeg)
![Photographic portrait of Althea Rao, a young Asian woman facing the camera with her medium-long hair wearing two long beaded necklaces, wireframed glasses, and a rust coloured dress. Althea is pictured with her arms clasped together in front of her body, and is stood in front of a large tree in a grassy green park.
Photographic portrait of Sadaf Sadri, a young [?] women facing the camera with her arms crossed out in front sitting on a chair in front of a iron gate. Her face is in shadow and she wears a purple hoodie and trousers. Sadaf looks direct at the camera.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:llagtmgxh2bn7r7kefshxepg/bafkreiamujeojcays5n3v6xm3e3zfvh3ud62za2x3k55e6vpsvbf6kysz4@jpeg)
July 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Check out this year’s Threaded Keynotes on—Art Scenes, Bordering, & Political Water
Each panel brings together scholar-practitioners at different career stages to think together about pressing issues in STS
tinyurl.com/27dk4whh
Each panel brings together scholar-practitioners at different career stages to think together about pressing issues in STS
tinyurl.com/27dk4whh
Finalising where to stay for 4SSeattle25? Please book accommodation at the Seattle Sheraton via this link book.passkey.com/event/509903.... Why? Read on… 1/3
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July 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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📣 Last call for visa letters to attend 4S Seattle 2025!
We've returned 74 visa letters within 24 hours of receiving the correct details.
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We've returned 74 visa letters within 24 hours of receiving the correct details.
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July 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
📣 Last call for visa letters to attend 4S Seattle 2025!
We've returned 74 visa letters within 24 hours of receiving the correct details.
1/3
We've returned 74 visa letters within 24 hours of receiving the correct details.
1/3
Announcing the 2025 4S Elections:
🎉 Congratulations 🎉
Grant Otsuki
Dana Powell
Martin Pérez Comisso
Sonja van Wichelen
&
6S rep Vivian Giang
Thank you for your vital service to our Society!
Thank you members for your vote! It was a very close election!
🎉 Congratulations 🎉
Grant Otsuki
Dana Powell
Martin Pérez Comisso
Sonja van Wichelen
&
6S rep Vivian Giang
Thank you for your vital service to our Society!
Thank you members for your vote! It was a very close election!
July 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Announcing the 2025 4S Elections:
🎉 Congratulations 🎉
Grant Otsuki
Dana Powell
Martin Pérez Comisso
Sonja van Wichelen
&
6S rep Vivian Giang
Thank you for your vital service to our Society!
Thank you members for your vote! It was a very close election!
🎉 Congratulations 🎉
Grant Otsuki
Dana Powell
Martin Pérez Comisso
Sonja van Wichelen
&
6S rep Vivian Giang
Thank you for your vital service to our Society!
Thank you members for your vote! It was a very close election!
Less than 24h to vote on the 2025 elections for 4S Council.
Please vote before Mon July 14, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time).
View ✅candidates 📷 here: 4sonline.org/4s_elections...
To vote—become a 4S member—here because members receive an email to vote: 4sonline.org/preliminary_...
Please vote before Mon July 14, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time).
View ✅candidates 📷 here: 4sonline.org/4s_elections...
To vote—become a 4S member—here because members receive an email to vote: 4sonline.org/preliminary_...
4S Elections 2025
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July 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Less than 24h to vote on the 2025 elections for 4S Council.
Please vote before Mon July 14, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time).
View ✅candidates 📷 here: 4sonline.org/4s_elections...
To vote—become a 4S member—here because members receive an email to vote: 4sonline.org/preliminary_...
Please vote before Mon July 14, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time).
View ✅candidates 📷 here: 4sonline.org/4s_elections...
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• Presenters, don't forget to register before August 1, if you still want to appear in the program. You can register here: lnkd.in/eYT7Syv3
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June 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Last chance to vote on the 2025 elections for 4S Council.
Please vote before Mon July 14, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time).
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4S Elections 2025
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July 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Last chance to vote on the 2025 elections for 4S Council.
Please vote before Mon July 14, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time).
View ✅candidates ✅ here: www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
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Please vote before Mon July 14, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time).
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Vote now! Less than one week to go to vote on the 2025 elections for 4S Council.
View ✅candidates ✅ here: www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
To vote—become a 4S member—here: www.4sonline.org/preliminary_...
Members receive an email to vote.
Deadline: July 14, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time)
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Members receive an email to vote.
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4S Elections 2025
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July 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Vote now! Less than one week to go to vote on the 2025 elections for 4S Council.
View ✅candidates ✅ here: www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
To vote—become a 4S member—here: www.4sonline.org/preliminary_...
Members receive an email to vote.
Deadline: July 14, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time)
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Deadline: July 14, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time)
Vote now! 2025 elections for 4S Council are now live! View the ✅candidates ✅here: www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
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Members receive an email to vote.
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Members receive an email to vote.
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4S Elections 2025
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June 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Vote now! 2025 elections for 4S Council are now live! View the ✅candidates ✅here: www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
To vote—become a 4S member— here: www.4sonline.org/preliminary_...
Members receive an email to vote.
Please vote before Monday July 14, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time).
To vote—become a 4S member— here: www.4sonline.org/preliminary_...
Members receive an email to vote.
Please vote before Monday July 14, at 11:59 PM (Pacific time).
• Presenters, don't forget to register before August 1, if you still want to appear in the program. You can register here: lnkd.in/eYT7Syv3
• The 2025 program can be found here:
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• Any changes to the program— please use the following form: lnkd.in/gJwNJahj
• The 2025 program can be found here:
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• Any changes to the program— please use the following form: lnkd.in/gJwNJahj
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June 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
• Presenters, don't forget to register before August 1, if you still want to appear in the program. You can register here: lnkd.in/eYT7Syv3
• The 2025 program can be found here:
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• Any changes to the program— please use the following form: lnkd.in/gJwNJahj
• The 2025 program can be found here:
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• Any changes to the program— please use the following form: lnkd.in/gJwNJahj
The 🏆4S Mullins Prize winner for 2025🏆 is Anin Luo for “Animal Scientism: Making Biology Experimental in Republican China.” East Asian Science, Technology and Society: An International Journal 19(1): 8–36.
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June 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The 🏆4S Mullins Prize winner for 2025🏆 is Anin Luo for “Animal Scientism: Making Biology Experimental in Republican China.” East Asian Science, Technology and Society: An International Journal 19(1): 8–36.
Read more here:
4sonline.org/2025_anin_lu...
Read more here:
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The 🏆4S Edge Prize winner for 2025 🏆is Kim De Wolff for “‘Floating things’ and methodological drift:
Accounting for haunted materialities in the North Pacific Ocean.”
Social Studies of Science 54(4): 536–556.
Read more here:
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Accounting for haunted materialities in the North Pacific Ocean.”
Social Studies of Science 54(4): 536–556.
Read more here:
4sonline.org/2025_kim_de_...
June 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The 🏆4S Edge Prize winner for 2025 🏆is Kim De Wolff for “‘Floating things’ and methodological drift:
Accounting for haunted materialities in the North Pacific Ocean.”
Social Studies of Science 54(4): 536–556.
Read more here:
4sonline.org/2025_kim_de_...
Accounting for haunted materialities in the North Pacific Ocean.”
Social Studies of Science 54(4): 536–556.
Read more here:
4sonline.org/2025_kim_de_...
Check out this year's #4sSeattle25 Presidential Plenary which features Candis Callison and Dian Million on generative dis/connections between Indigenous Studies and STS here: www.4sonline.org/plenary_keyn...
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June 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Check out this year's #4sSeattle25 Presidential Plenary which features Candis Callison and Dian Million on generative dis/connections between Indigenous Studies and STS here: www.4sonline.org/plenary_keyn...
Check out this year's #4sSeattle25 Presidential Plenary which features Candis Callison and Dian Million on generative dis/connections between Indigenous Studies and STS here: www.4sonline.org/plenary_keyn...
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June 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Check out this year's #4sSeattle25 Presidential Plenary which features Candis Callison and Dian Million on generative dis/connections between Indigenous Studies and STS here: www.4sonline.org/plenary_keyn...