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Underrepresented Philosophy of Science Scholars (UPSS pronounced ⬆️s) Initiative of the Philosophy of Science Association (PSA), providing mentoring & more. UPSS Chair: @AlisaBokulich.bsky.social
https://www.philsci.org/upss.php
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The PSA Underrepresented Philosophy of Science Scholars Initiative remains steadfast in its committment to fulfilling its mission & will work towards expanding its programs to meet the needs of these challenging times. #philsci
Philosophy of Science Association 555 Underrepresented Philosophy of Science Scholars UPSS MISSION • To RAISE AWARENESS about the problem of underrepresentation in the philosophy of science • To DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS to address the problem of underrepresentation • To MENTOR students and junior faculty from underrepresented groups • To work towards making philosophy of science a MORE WELCOMING FIELD • To INCREASE THE DIVERSITY of the PSA membership and meetings
January 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Co-founder & Chair of PSA's UPSS Mentoring Program & Initiatives @alisabokulich.bsky.social will be speaking 2pm today at the #EasternAPA25 session on Building Mentoring Programs. Join us if you are at @apaphilosophy.bsky.social in NYC!
APA Committee Session: Building Mentoring Programs Arranged by the APA Committee on Academic Career Opportunities and Placement Friday, Jan. 10 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM Event #: 12N Room #: Park 3 (Fifth Floor) Location: Sheraton New York Times Square About Speakers Notes Chair: Lauren Ashwell (Bates College) Speakers: Alisa Bokulich (Boston University), "Philosophy of Science Association Underrepresented Philosophy of Science Scholars Mentoring Program" Elizabeth Harman (Princeton University), "Athena in Action Mentoring Program" Liz Goodnick (Metropolitan State University of Denver), "Hume Society Mentoring Program"
January 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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W/ many DEI initiatives being canceled there's never been a more important time to support orgs w/ national & international reach in supporting underrepresented #HPS scholars. This #GivingTuesday please donate to @philsci.bsky.social UPSS & help it grow to meet need ⤵️
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Preview of donations page showing how to select UPSS FROM DROP DOWN MENU TO MAKE SURE DONATION IS ALLOCATED FOR UPSS S5 Philosophy of Science Association Underrepresented Philosophy of Science Scholars UPSS MISSION • To RAISE AWARENESS about the problem of underrepresentation in the philosophy of science • To DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS to address the problem of underrepresentation rain in the pion of stence • To MENTOR students and junior faculty from underrepresented groups • To work towards making philosophy of science a MORE WELCOMING FIELD • To INCREASE THE DIVERSITY of the PSA membership and meetings Donate to UPSS CURRENT INITIATIVES UPSS Mentoring Program This program pairs philosophy of science scholars from underrepresented groups with a senior mentor in the field to assist in their professional development. Request a Mentor Volunteer to Mentor Helpful Links UPSS Mentoring Program UPSS Biennial Session UPSS Travel Grant| UPSS Delegate Program PSA Prize in Philosophy of Science & Race Other UPSS Resources UPSS Committee Latest UPSS News UPSS Session at the PSA Biennial Meeting Consider submitting a paper for inclusion in the UPSS Session at the upcoming biennial PSA meeting in New Orleans, November 14-17, 2024. Submissions for UPSS Session UPSS Travel Grant to attend PSA Meeting Apply for a travel grant to defray the costs of attending the upcoming PSA meeting. UPSS Delegate Program The UPSS Delegate Program provides travel assistance to attend the PSA Biennial Meeting for early career scholars (advanced undergraduates, recent graduates, or beginning graduate students) who are considering pursuing philosophy of science. UPSS Delegates are paired with a senior graduate student "PSA Host" for the meetings, who will help show them around the meeting and introduce them to people in the field. Apply to be an UPSS Delegate Volunteer to be an UPSS Host| The PSA Prize in Philosophy of Science & Race Awarded biennially by the Philosophy of Science Association for the best book, article, or chapter published in English that integrates philosophy of science with discussions of rac…
December 3, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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And second winner of the 2024 PSA UPSS Philosophy of Science & Race Prize (there were too many great submissions to pick just one!):

2. Michael Diamond-Hunter (2024) on “Populations, Individuals, and Biological Race” Biology & Philosophy 39: 10. doi.org/10.1007/s105...

Congrats to both winners! 🎉
Michael smiling outside on a sunny day.
November 20, 2024 at 8:02 PM
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🥁...and the winners of the 2024 PSA UPSS Philosophy of Science & Race Prize are two this year:
1. Carole Lee (UW) for her coauthored "NIH
peer review: Criterion scores completely account for racial disparities in overall impact
scores" Sci. Adv. 6, eaaz4868 (2020)
www.science.org/doi/pdf/10.1...
A photo of Carole smiling outside on a sunny Seattle day.
November 20, 2024 at 7:47 PM
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Congrats to PSA UPSS Session winners:
Ian Peebles (ASU)
Vanessa Schipani (UPENN)
@lidasara.bsky.social (UT - San Antonio), &
Banin Diar Sukmono (UC Irvine)! 🎉
Join us for UPSS session taking place on Saturday, November 16th from 1:15-3:15 p.m. in Studio 1 at PSA in NOLA
philsci.org/upss_biennia...
Lida Banin Vanessa Ian
September 28, 2024 at 1:24 AM