History and Philosophy of Science and Technology: Associations and Organizations

The Philosophy of Science Association promotes research, teaching, and free discussion of issues in the philosophy of science from diverse standpoints. To this end, the PSA engages in activities such as: the publishing of periodicals, essays and monographs; sponsoring conventions and meetings; and awarding prizes for distinguished work in the field. (FROM THEIR SITE)

The History of Science Society is the world's largest society dedicated to understanding science, technology, medicine, and their interactions with society in historical context. Over 3,000 individual and institutional members across the world support the Society's mission to foster interest in the history of science and its social and cultural relations. (FROM THEIR SITE)

Founded in 1947, the BSHS is Britain's largest learned society devoted to the history of science, technology and medicine. Current members include lecturers, writers, students, teachers, museum curators and private individuals. Our aim is to bring together people with interests in all aspects of the field, and to publicise relevant ideas within the wider research and teaching communities and the media. (FROM THEIR SITE)

CSHPS/SCHPS is a Canadian forum bringing together historians, philosophers, sociologists, and a wide range of interdisciplinary scholars interested in exploring all aspects of science, past and present. Its newsletter is the Communiqué and its annual conference takes place within the Congress of Social Sciences and Humanities. (FROM THEIR SITE)

Founded in 1980, the Canadian Science and Technology Historical Association (CSTHA) is a national society devoted to the study of the history of Canadian science and technology. Our primary mission is to make our scientific and technical history better known and to make this subject an important element in Canadian historiography. We have been a member of the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences since 2003. The Association’s archives are held by York University Archives.