Holly Andersen Presents 2025 Coffa Lecture
Holly Andersen, Professor of Philosophy at Simon Fraser University, presents the 2025 Coffa Lecture on November 6th, 2025, titled "Pragmatism, Measurement, and the Value-free Ideal."
Dr. Bertoloni-Meli publishes new textbook
Dr. Bertoloni-Meli publishes "Investigations of Nature: Europe in a Global World 1450s-1780s."
HPSC Rebecca Peng and Amit Hagar Published in Journal for the Theory of Social Behavior
Congratulations to Rebecca Peng (first author) and Amit Hagar for publishing the paper " Why Cognitive Science Needs Phemomenology: Rethinking the Epistemology of Consciouness through Intuitive Dualism" in the journal for the Theory of Social Behavior (Wiley, Blackwell Press).
Michael Silberstein Presents 2025 Giere Lecture
presents the 2025 Ronald N. Giere Lecture in the Philosophy of ScienceContextual Emergence and the Future of Cognitive Science."
HPSC Alumna Rebecca Jackson and coauthor Michele Luchetti Recognized for IUHPST Essay Prize
HPSC Alumna Rebecca Jackson and coauthor Michele Luchetti were recently recognized as runners-up for their paper "History and Philosophy of Measurement: Past, Present, and Future Integrations".
Daniel Margocsy Presents 2025 Westfall Lecture
Daniel Margocsy is a professor of History of Science, Technology, and Medicine at the University of Cambridge. He will deliver the 2025 Westfall Lecture on April 17th at 3:00 PM.
In Memoriam: Michael Friedman (1947-2025)
The Department of History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine announces the sad loss of our former colleague Michael Friedman.
HPSC Alumni Spotlight with Meagan Allen
This month HPSC is recognizing alum Meagan Allen. Read about her journey from HPSC graduate student to Visiting Assistant Professor Department of the History of Science and Technology at Johns Hopkins University.
HPSC Alumni Spotlight with Ryan O'Loughlin
This month HPSC is recognizing alum Ryan O'Loughlin. Read about his journey from HPSC graduate student to Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Queens College.
Assistant Professor Ann-Sophie Barwich Recieves Grant From The Research Corporation For Science Advancement
The HPSC Department is proud to congratulate Assistant Professor Ann-Sophie Barwich on her recent award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement as part of its Scialog Initiative.
HPSC Alumni Spotlight with Chris ChoGlueck
This month HPSC is recognizing alum Chris ChoGlueck. Read about his journey from HPSC graduate student to Associate Professor of Ethics at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
HPSC Honors the Career of Retired Faculty Member James H. Capshew
Recently retired faculty member James H. Capshew shares his insights, reflections, and memorable experiences from his years in the HPSC department. Read his valuable words of wisdom and stories from his impactful career.
Professor Bertoloni Meli to Present Talk at Faculty Roundtable
Professor Bertoloni Meli to Present Talk at Faculty Roundtable
HPSC Faculty Attend 2024 Welcome Ceremony
Andrea Sullivan-Clarke and Louie Favela receive their IU faculty scarves at the 2024 Welcome Ceremony
HPSC Booth Featured at Undergrad Expo
HPSC joined departments and programs across IU for the annual Undergraduate Expo.
2024 Hanson Prize Recipient Ann Campbell Colloqium Talk
Ann Campbell was recently awarded the Hanson Prize for her outstanding graduate student paper. She will present her talk "Mechanisms, Mountains, and Moral Philosophy: James Hutton, Adam Smith, and the Economy of Nature" on September 19th.
Welcome Sam Duckworth
Graduate student Sam Duckworth will join the HPSC department this upcoming Fall semester
Welcome Kinzie Gamaleldin
Graduate student Kinzie Gamaleldin will join the HPSC department this upcoming Fall semester
Welcome Yuqi Sun
Graduate student Yuqi Sun will join the HPSC department this upcoming Fall semester
Welcome Ling Jin
Graduate student Ling Jin will join the HPSC department this upcoming Fall semester
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