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GECC Lightning Talks Series

For the annual meeting this year, GECC is launching a panel that will feature up to eight short presentations of 5–10 minutes, with or without visual aids. These talks provide an opportunity to present in-progress research and other topics not yet developed into full-length conference papers. Possible topics include:

-An argument from your current work (e.g., dissertation or journal article)

-Initial findings from side projects or archival research

-Pedagogical questions

-Field-based or experience-driven observations

This panel will also serve as a mentoring opportunity. While details are still being finalized, the current plan is to pair each presenter with a mentor who will review their talk and meet for a chat afterward.

Please submit this form ASAP for consideration. Please be available via email for any last-minute questions.

Join Us for the HSS/PEN America Digital Safety Workshop

HSS, under the guidance of the Committee on Diversity and Inclusivity, has partnered with PEN America to bring HSS members resources to prepare for potential online outcomes if you advocate for freedom of speech, history of science, science, and academic freedom.

Join us on 7 May 2025 at 2 pm PDT / 5 pm EDT / 11 pm BST for a Digital Safety Workshop for HSS Members: Prepare

There are tangible steps that we can all take to mitigate the risk or severity of online abuse campaigns. We will assess our digital footprint and discuss ways that we can take control of our personal information. We will ‘think like doxxers’ in order to discover what information about us is available online, including on our social media accounts, and what we can do to remove it.

Join the Consortium for History of Science, Technology, and Medicine (CHSTM) Working Group on Women, Gender, and Sexuality in HSTM

Please join the Consortium for History of Science, Technology, and Medicine (CHSTM)’s working group on Women, Gender and Sexuality in HSTM for our monthly meeting on 21 May, 11 am - 12:30 pm PDT / 2-3:30pm EDT / 7-8:30pm BST for our yearly discussion on academic writing. This month, our panel will discuss their experience with turning dissertations into books, including conversations about how to approach and work with publishers, manage edits, and publishing timelines. We especially invite graduate and early career scholars to join our discussion.

History of Science Society May Listening Session

Join CoDI and GECC May 27 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST for an open listening session to discuss the many changes currently reshaping academic life. This is an opportunity to voice concerns, share observations, and critically reflect on where scholarship is headed. Please fill out this form in advance if you would like to suggest a topic, request an accommodation, or share a concern before the event.