Call for Papers: The Brain, the Person, and the Social: Probing Neuroscientific Ideas and Practices from Science and Technology Studies & History of Science Perspectives: Work in Progress Workshop for Postgraduates
Zurich, Switzerland, June 23-25 2011 ETH Zurich
This workshop aims to look behind well-known neuro-stories by investigating what is behind the media-hype about neuro-knowledge, focusing on (but not limiting to) the following questions: Research Practice, Perception of Neuro-Knowledge, Application, Imaging, Relationship between Neurosciences and Humanities/Social Sciences
We invite PhD students and postdocs from science and technology studies, history of science and related areas to present and discuss their work on contemporary neurosciences. We will have a small and informal working meeting with space for intense discussion. Discussions will be based on pre-circulated papers (about 10 pages) and presentations (30 min.). Please indicate at what stage you are in your project. Please indicate your interest by submitting an abstract (not exceeding 500 words) outlining your paper. Admission to the workshop is free subject to a successful application. Unfortunately we cannot cover travel expenses and accommodation in Zurich but pre-booked rooms will be available.
Concept: Johannes Bruder (eikones NCCR Iconic Criticism, University of Basel) and Svenja Matusall (Chair for Science Studies, ETH Zurich)
Deadline for Application: February 28, 2011
Application & Contact: johannes.bruder@unibas.ch; matusall@wiss.gess.ethz.ch