National Committee for History and Philosophy of Science
The committee covers the history and philosophy of science (HPS), science communication, and science and technology studies (STS) broadly construed.
The committee covers the history and philosophy of science (HPS), science communication, and science and technology studies (STS) broadly construed.
The National Committee for History and Philosophy of Science aims to:
- provide strategic evidence-based advice on history and philosophy of science (HPS), science and technology studies (STS) and science communication to the Academy and other bodies as required
- support scientific literacy and excellence in HPS, STS and science communication by engaging with researchers, professionals and relevant national organisations
- liaise with relevant international bodies, ensuring Australian involvement in international activities
- promote interdisciplinary collaboration and take a multi-disciplinary approach in providing advice to the Academy
- strengthen connections between the HPS/STS community and the STEM community
Reports and activities
- Submission - State of the Social Sciences 2021 April, 2021
- Submission—Targeted consultation on the draft principles for accessing and using publicly funded data for health research February, 2015
Related groups and organisations
- International Union of History and Philosophy of Science
The IUHPST is the International Union of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology. It is a member union of ICSU, the International Council for Science. It consists of two Divisions: the Division of History of Science and Technology (DHST) and the Division of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science and Technology (DLMPST). The National Committee for History and Philosophy of Science advises the Academy on matters relating to IUPHST. - Australasian Association for the History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science
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Members
Chair
- Dr Martin Bush, 2026–2029
Deputy Chair
- To be filled
Ordinary Members
- Dr James Bradley, 2026–2028
- Professor Fiona Fidler, 2023–2026
- Dr Kate Lynch, 2023–2026
- Associate Professor Ruth Morgan, 2026–2028
- Dr Thao Phan, 2023–2026
- Dr Dan Santos, 2026–2028
- Professor Hallam Stevens, 2023–2026
- Dr Jessica Urwin, 2026–2028
Observers
- Dr Rachael Brown, Observer (past chair), 2026–2026
Ex-officio Members
- None