Olesya Bondarenko
@olesyabondarenko.bsky.social
Philosopher of science, postdoctoral fellow at the Konrad Lorenz Institute for Evolution and Cognition Research. Previously: PhD at Cambridge HPS. Interested in integrative biosocial research on human behaviour and health.
Autumn vibes in Vienna
September 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Autumn vibes in Vienna
Happy to share I've been invited to give a talk as part of the panel "Showcasing excellent current work in the CEE region", organised by Magdalena Małecka at the PSA Around the World Conference this year. My co-panelists are Joanna Malinowska, Endla Lõhkivi, and Stathis Psillos. Save the date!
July 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Happy to share I've been invited to give a talk as part of the panel "Showcasing excellent current work in the CEE region", organised by Magdalena Małecka at the PSA Around the World Conference this year. My co-panelists are Joanna Malinowska, Endla Lõhkivi, and Stathis Psillos. Save the date!
Had a great tour of the Zoological Collection of the University of Vienna. Apart from many interesting artefacts (including the Blaschka glass models of marine invertebrates which influenced the Art Nouveau movement), saw some of Ludwig von Bertalanffy's books stored in the same basement.
April 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Had a great tour of the Zoological Collection of the University of Vienna. Apart from many interesting artefacts (including the Blaschka glass models of marine invertebrates which influenced the Art Nouveau movement), saw some of Ludwig von Bertalanffy's books stored in the same basement.
What I, as a philosopher of science, appreciate about work in STS/sociology of science: its swift response to emerging areas of science and the ability to capture their broad epistemic (as well as political) contours before philosophers of science even get there.
February 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
What I, as a philosopher of science, appreciate about work in STS/sociology of science: its swift response to emerging areas of science and the ability to capture their broad epistemic (as well as political) contours before philosophers of science even get there.
Happy to share that the double session on values in genomics I am part of has been accepted for ISHPSSB. Thank you @celsoneto.bsky.social and @yashaddad.bsky.social for organising the session, and I look forward to seeing many fellow scholars of biology in Porto in July!
January 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Happy to share that the double session on values in genomics I am part of has been accepted for ISHPSSB. Thank you @celsoneto.bsky.social and @yashaddad.bsky.social for organising the session, and I look forward to seeing many fellow scholars of biology in Porto in July!
When you work at an institute with a bunch of biologists, you learn about all sorts of cool life forms. This is Elysia chlorotica, a "solar-powered" sea slug that steals chloroplasts from algae to do its own photosynthesis, and it's shaped like a leaf through convergent evolution. Pretty awesome.
Featured Creature: Eastern Emerald Elysia - Biodiversity for a Livable Climate
What creature steals photosynthesis, can go a year without eating, and blurs the animal-plant boundary? The Eastern Emerald Elysia!
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January 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
When you work at an institute with a bunch of biologists, you learn about all sorts of cool life forms. This is Elysia chlorotica, a "solar-powered" sea slug that steals chloroplasts from algae to do its own photosynthesis, and it's shaped like a leaf through convergent evolution. Pretty awesome.
My Christmas call to my parents started with "Do you have electricity right now?", and they happily reported they had it for 1.5 hours before another emergency blackout caused by the Russian strike missile tonight.
Trying to wish the loved ones happy Chrismukkah on another morning of Russia hellbent on destroying all sources of light and warmth
December 25, 2024 at 12:02 PM
My Christmas call to my parents started with "Do you have electricity right now?", and they happily reported they had it for 1.5 hours before another emergency blackout caused by the Russian strike missile tonight.
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📢 We’re hiring! We are currently looking for a Lecturer in Medicine, Health and Society to join our Department from Sept 25. For more info and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/41CTiXk
Closing Date: 2nd March 2025 #medicine #health #society #science #technology #WeAreSTS
Closing Date: 2nd March 2025 #medicine #health #society #science #technology #WeAreSTS
December 16, 2024 at 1:50 PM
📢 We’re hiring! We are currently looking for a Lecturer in Medicine, Health and Society to join our Department from Sept 25. For more info and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/41CTiXk
Closing Date: 2nd March 2025 #medicine #health #society #science #technology #WeAreSTS
Closing Date: 2nd March 2025 #medicine #health #society #science #technology #WeAreSTS
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How do we judge whether a particular experiment is 'pursuitworthy'? What factors need to be considered? @ennofischer.bsky.social & I are receiving submissions exploring these & related questions for a topical collection in EJPS! Please help us spread the word! tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/iph... #philsci
December 2, 2024 at 5:36 PM
How do we judge whether a particular experiment is 'pursuitworthy'? What factors need to be considered? @ennofischer.bsky.social & I are receiving submissions exploring these & related questions for a topical collection in EJPS! Please help us spread the word! tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/iph... #philsci
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Some starter packs I plan to do when I get around to it
November 11, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Some starter packs I plan to do when I get around to it
Last week, the KLI hosted the much-anticipated launch of the book 'Evolution Evolving' published by @princetonupress.bsky.social. It was a fantastic event, with a presentation by Kevin Lala, commentaries by Gerd Müller and Tim Lewens, and a panel discussion moderated by @drlynnchiu.bsky.social.
November 11, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Last week, the KLI hosted the much-anticipated launch of the book 'Evolution Evolving' published by @princetonupress.bsky.social. It was a fantastic event, with a presentation by Kevin Lala, commentaries by Gerd Müller and Tim Lewens, and a panel discussion moderated by @drlynnchiu.bsky.social.
If you are interested in integrative biosocial research (and whether philosophy of science can do justice to it), check out the recording of my talk from the U of Minnesota conference.
Olesya Bondarenko (KLI): Can Philosophy of Science Successfully Engage w/Interdisciplinary Research?
YouTube video by MN Center for Philosophy of Science
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November 8, 2024 at 2:19 PM
If you are interested in integrative biosocial research (and whether philosophy of science can do justice to it), check out the recording of my talk from the U of Minnesota conference.
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Happy Halloween to everyone in Minnesota, but especially these witches who paddled Lake Harriet this past weekend 🧙♀️👻
October 31, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Happy Halloween to everyone in Minnesota, but especially these witches who paddled Lake Harriet this past weekend 🧙♀️👻
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Excellent example of forensic meta-science in the wild: comparing polling results to their expected distribution www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
A lot of state poll results show ties. So are they tied because of voters — or pollsters?
Analysis: Even in a close election, random chance means polls should be showing a broader range of results. That raises the question of whether we’re in for another polling surprise.
www.nbcnews.com
October 31, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Excellent example of forensic meta-science in the wild: comparing polling results to their expected distribution www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
Reposted by Olesya Bondarenko
If you know students interested in applying for a PhD in Cambridge HPS, they can catch an online session with guidance on how to do it next week. It’s on Tuesday 5 November at 4pm (UK time). A recording will be available afterwards. Use this link to register
October 30, 2024 at 5:39 AM
If you know students interested in applying for a PhD in Cambridge HPS, they can catch an online session with guidance on how to do it next week. It’s on Tuesday 5 November at 4pm (UK time). A recording will be available afterwards. Use this link to register
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Had to teach a lecture on logical empiricism earlier today as part of my course at the University of Vienna at it felt quite surreal (especially after coming back from the Minnesota conference).
October 25, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Had to teach a lecture on logical empiricism earlier today as part of my course at the University of Vienna at it felt quite surreal (especially after coming back from the Minnesota conference).
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Postgrad funding, especially for masters, is scarce. We are trying to maximise its availability and reach. Follow this link for info on a new HPS Futures Studentship for Widening Participation in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine. Deadline Dec 3rd, tell your students! #philsci #histsci
Funding for postgraduate students | Department of History and Philosophy of Science
Some options for obtaining funding are given on this page. See the Cambridge Funding Search for details of other awards that are available. We recommend that you apply for all funding for which you ar...
www.hps.cam.ac.uk
October 24, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Just returned from the Philosophy of Science: Past, Present and Future conference at the University of Minnesota. I feel very privileged and also humbled to have been part of this incredible event. Thanks @afabregastejeda.bsky.social for capturing me during my talk!
October 23, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Just returned from the Philosophy of Science: Past, Present and Future conference at the University of Minnesota. I feel very privileged and also humbled to have been part of this incredible event. Thanks @afabregastejeda.bsky.social for capturing me during my talk!
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It’s #OAWeek, so it’s the perfect time to remind you that you can read all the issues of the journal _Philosophy, Theory, and Practice in Biology_ for free—and authors publish free with us too!
#philsci 🌱🐋 🌎 #EvoBio
Follow us at @ptpbio.bsky.social , and please share this post!
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#philsci 🌱🐋 🌎 #EvoBio
Follow us at @ptpbio.bsky.social , and please share this post!
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Philosophy, Theory, and Practice in Biology
ptpbio.org
October 22, 2024 at 8:04 PM
It’s #OAWeek, so it’s the perfect time to remind you that you can read all the issues of the journal _Philosophy, Theory, and Practice in Biology_ for free—and authors publish free with us too!
#philsci 🌱🐋 🌎 #EvoBio
Follow us at @ptpbio.bsky.social , and please share this post!
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#philsci 🌱🐋 🌎 #EvoBio
Follow us at @ptpbio.bsky.social , and please share this post!
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🌟Attend 'Evolution Evolving' Book Launch event 🌟
KLI Klosterneuburg, Vienna
Thurs 7 Nov 2024 2 - 7 pm
Introductory talk from Kevin Lala
Panel discussion with Kevin Lala, Tobias Uller, Nathalie Feiner, Marc Feldman, Scott Gilbert & Lynn Chiu
Reviews of book by Gerd Muller & Tim Lewens
Food & wine
KLI Klosterneuburg, Vienna
Thurs 7 Nov 2024 2 - 7 pm
Introductory talk from Kevin Lala
Panel discussion with Kevin Lala, Tobias Uller, Nathalie Feiner, Marc Feldman, Scott Gilbert & Lynn Chiu
Reviews of book by Gerd Muller & Tim Lewens
Food & wine
October 16, 2024 at 10:57 AM
🌟Attend 'Evolution Evolving' Book Launch event 🌟
KLI Klosterneuburg, Vienna
Thurs 7 Nov 2024 2 - 7 pm
Introductory talk from Kevin Lala
Panel discussion with Kevin Lala, Tobias Uller, Nathalie Feiner, Marc Feldman, Scott Gilbert & Lynn Chiu
Reviews of book by Gerd Muller & Tim Lewens
Food & wine
KLI Klosterneuburg, Vienna
Thurs 7 Nov 2024 2 - 7 pm
Introductory talk from Kevin Lala
Panel discussion with Kevin Lala, Tobias Uller, Nathalie Feiner, Marc Feldman, Scott Gilbert & Lynn Chiu
Reviews of book by Gerd Muller & Tim Lewens
Food & wine
Reposted by Olesya Bondarenko
This looks super cool. 2 postdocs on
1. philosophy of scientific method and philosophy of causality.
2. evidence review and research methods.
Applications due Nov 4
jonwilliamson.uk/projects/isr
1. philosophy of scientific method and philosophy of causality.
2. evidence review and research methods.
Applications due Nov 4
jonwilliamson.uk/projects/isr
Interdisciplinary Systematic Review: mechanistic evidence and epistemic justice
Philosophy of Science, Medicine, AI and Law; Epistemology; Metaphysics; Logic
jonwilliamson.uk
October 17, 2024 at 6:02 PM
This looks super cool. 2 postdocs on
1. philosophy of scientific method and philosophy of causality.
2. evidence review and research methods.
Applications due Nov 4
jonwilliamson.uk/projects/isr
1. philosophy of scientific method and philosophy of causality.
2. evidence review and research methods.
Applications due Nov 4
jonwilliamson.uk/projects/isr
Reposted by Olesya Bondarenko
as a Big Nerd I have to tell you I went to Mendel’s abbey to look at his peas but the most notable part is actually the little hats he made for his microscopes
October 13, 2024 at 12:05 PM
as a Big Nerd I have to tell you I went to Mendel’s abbey to look at his peas but the most notable part is actually the little hats he made for his microscopes
Reposted by Olesya Bondarenko
🚨JOB ALERT🚨
Egenis is hiring a four-year philosophy of science postdoc to work on my ERC-funded project on race, values, and human genomics. Come work with our vibrant community in Exeter!
Deadline is October 10!
#philsky #philbio #philsci #HPbio #STS
jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
Egenis is hiring a four-year philosophy of science postdoc to work on my ERC-funded project on race, values, and human genomics. Come work with our vibrant community in Exeter!
Deadline is October 10!
#philsky #philbio #philsci #HPbio #STS
jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
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September 6, 2024 at 3:06 PM