Philosophy of Science Association

09/03/2026

The PSA is excited to welcome our 2026 Assistant Directors: Vanessa Lovato and Noa Dahan! They play a vital role in supporting the PSA’s operations, including the PSA 2026 conference, communications, and member engagement.

08/28/2026

☀️The PSA has been awarded 2026 NSF Travel Grants! If you're in need of funding, please fill out both applications by Sept. 11, 2026 👇

PSA Travel Grant: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbV7Qh5Bk9isflY8OcfFqWYh79P_hlo8zO3m5w1D5mdfp9QA/viewform
NSF Travel Grant: https://airtable.com/appBolcu2KSWwn2Qe/shruYZ97cFfzgp2ky

Please fill out this application form if you would like to be considered for the PSA travel grant. These travel grants can only be used to cover travel costs to and from the meeting and registration. Please contact the PSA at [email protected] if you have any questions. 𝗧𝗼 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹...

08/11/2026

Building on the success of our first webinar in June, “Philosophers of Science at Work: Exploring Non-Academic Careers”, we are excited to announce the second session: “Philosophers of Science at Work: Found in Translation.” This session will be focused on the problem of translating your skills and experience to facilitate the development of job application materials that are effective in different non-academic contexts. The webinar will be held August 19th from 2pm - 3pm (EDT).

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08/02/2026

The symposium schedule for PSA26 San Diego is now live! Preview it here (and check back later for the contributed paper schedule) ☀️🌴https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/e/PSA2026/program

07/24/2026

Check out our July Newsletter! Including a letter from the PSA president, more info about PSA26 San Diego, PSA election results, call for volunteers, and more!

07/22/2026

Registration for PSA26 San Diego is open! 🎟️ The early bird phase will end on September 1, at which point prices will increase. Visit the event site for more details and to register. As always, the most economical solution to registration is to be a member of the PSA! https://psa26.oa-event.com

06/29/2026

On November 18, 2026, 1pm - 5pm the PSA Outreach & Engagement Committee will host a pre-conference AAAS | SciLine Media Training Half-day Workshop ahead of the Biennial Meeting in San Diego! Deadline to apply is August 1, check the link for details and application:

On Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 1pm - 5pm the PSA Outreach & Engagement Committee will host a pre-conference AAAS | SciLine Media Training Half-day Workshop ahead of the 30th Biennial Meeting of the Philosophy of Science Association in San Diego, CA. More about the Sharing Science with the Medi...

06/15/2026

Deadline extended to July 1, 2026!

PSA Philosophy of Science and Race Prize - The PSA Prize in Philosophy of Science & Race is 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 race, ethnicity, and/or racism. Eligible publications must be published within five years prior to the prize year/PSA meeting year. Recipients will receive a $500 cash prize made possible through generous donations to the UPSS initiative. This competition is limited to members of the Philosophy of Science Association. Submissions are now open. New Deadline: July 1, 2026 https://forms.gle/4nPgxJ1NpJpqQPf59

PSA26 UPSS Session - All UPSS scholars participating in the UPSS Mentoring Program who are current graduate students or within 3 years of receiving their PhD are eligible to submit a paper to be considered for presentation in the UPSS Session at the PSA Biennial Meeting. UPSS scholars work with their mentors to refine a paper for presentation on any topic in the philosophy of science. If you do not yet have a mentor, please click here, and indicate that you would also like assistance developing a talk to present at the PSA Biennial Meeting. Please request a mentor by June 1st so mentees have time to work together with their mentors on refining their symposium submission by the due date of August 1st. Please use this link to submit a paper for consideration for the UPSS Session. Deadline: August 1, 2026 https://forms.gle/PGdV4qV7sDucL68UA

06/09/2026

✨REMINDER✨ join us online on June 15 from 2-3 PM eastern for "Philosophers of Science at Work: Exploring Non-Academic Careers" with Alan Love and Aaron Kagan!

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06/02/2026

Join us on June 15 for “Philosophers of Science at Work: Exploring Non-Academic Careers” online! A high-level overview and intro to non-academic employment and how to prepare for it with time for audience Q&A. Hosted by Alan Love and facilitated by Aaron Kagan. All are welcome!

Details and registration:

Please consider joining us on June 15, 2026 for a webinar titled "Philosophers of Science at Work: Exploring Non-Academic Careers". Its focus will be a high-level overview and introduction to the non-academic employment landscape and how to prepare for it with time for audience Q&A. All are welcome....