Courses (2017-18)

Jump to: Introductory Courses History of Science Courses Philosophy Courses HPS1000H Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (pro- seminar: required for… Continue Reading Courses (2017-18)

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Scholarships

The Professor D O Robson Scholarship (up to $1,000) Awarded to Victoria College students at the end of Third Year with overall A standing who… Continue Reading Scholarships

Program of Study (POSt)

History and Philosophy of Science and Technology Major Arts program, ASMAJ0667 Students are encouraged to meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies prior to registering… Continue Reading Program of Study (POSt)

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Graduate Programs

IHPST offers three graduate programs: An MA program A four-year PhD program A five-year PhD program The four-year PhD program is designed for students with… Continue Reading Graduate Programs

Undergraduate Program

The Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology provides a comprehensive program of undergraduate instruction in general history of science, history of… Continue Reading Undergraduate Program

Post-Doctoral Fellows

At this time, there are no Post-Doctoral Fellowships being offered by the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology. For further information… Continue Reading Post-Doctoral Fellows

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Resources

The following sections of the website are password-protected and contain confidential/private information for faculty and academic staff, administrative staff and graduate students of the IHPST.… Continue Reading Resources

About the Institute

The Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IHPST) was founded in 1967. It is a graduate studies and research institute offering… Continue Reading About the Institute

Courses

Search our course offerings using the search box below, or you may download a full list of Graduate and Undergraduate courses below: Graduate Course Timetable… Continue Reading Courses

People

Faculty Name Research Area Title Email Brian Baigrie Philosophy of Science; Early Modern Natural Philosophy Associate Professor brian.baigrie@utoronto.ca Joseph Berkovitz Philosophy of Probability, Philosophy of… Continue Reading People

Employment

In this section, one can access job postings for all academic employment in the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at… Continue Reading Employment

2017-2018 Undergraduate Timetable

2017-2018 Fall-Winter Session Timetable Fall Semester COURSE CODE/TITLE PROFESSOR DAY & TIME LOCATION HPS100H1 – Introduction to History & Philosophy of Science Hakob Barseghyan Online… Continue Reading 2017-2018 Undergraduate Timetable

University of Toronto Faculty Association (UTFA)

Employees hired under this rubric include Faculty members, Lecturers (full and part-time), as well as CLTAs (Contractually Limited Term Appointments). Employees in this group are… Continue Reading University of Toronto Faculty Association (UTFA)

CUPE 3902 Unit 3

This area is for individuals seeking sessional employment who are not students or postdoctoral fellows at the University of Toronto. Sessional Lecturer 1: HPS 371H1… Continue Reading CUPE 3902 Unit 3

CUPE 3902 Unit 1

For questions pertaining to the department’s hiring process for teaching assistants please see our Statement of Policy for the Appointment of Teaching Assistants. CUPE 3902… Continue Reading CUPE 3902 Unit 1

Undergraduate Courses

Jump to: 100-Level Courses 200-Level Courses 300-Level Courses 400-Level Courses Research Opportunity Program Advanced Courses First Year Seminars The 199Y1 and 199H1 seminars are designed… Continue Reading Undergraduate Courses

Funding and Fellowships

The fees schedule consists of two categories depending on the status of the student in Canada: (1) Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and (2) visa… Continue Reading Funding and Fellowships

Student and TA Resources

TA Room Bookings To book a time on the calendar below: 1. On your computer, open Google Calendar. 2. In the top left, click Create… Continue Reading Student and TA Resources

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Affiliates

(Members of the Graduate Faculty of the IHPST from other University of Toronto departments, or external to the University of Toronto, and Professors Emeriti) Name… Continue Reading Affiliates

University of Toronto Scientific Instruments Collection Project (UTSIC)

Name Research Area Title Email Erich Weidenhammer Cataloguing of the University of Toronto’s historic scientific instruments Curator and Researcher and PhD alumnus of the IHPST… Continue Reading University of Toronto Scientific Instruments Collection Project (UTSIC)

Emerit(i/ae) Professors of the IHPST

Name Research Area Title Email Bert Hall History of Technology Professor Emeritus bert.hall@utoronto.ca Trevor Levere History of Chemistry University Professor Emeritus trevor.levere@utoronto.ca Pauline Mazumdar History… Continue Reading Emerit(i/ae) Professors of the IHPST

Administrators of the IHPST

Academic Administrators Name Research Area Title Email Edward Jones-Imhotep History of Technology Associate Professor and Director director.ihpst@utoronto.ca Brian Baigrie Philosophy of Science; Early Modern Natural… Continue Reading Administrators of the IHPST

Faculty

Name Research Area Title Email Brian Baigrie Philosophy of Science; Early Modern Natural Philosophy Associate Professor brian.baigrie@utoronto.ca Joseph Berkovitz Philosophy of Probability, Philosophy of Physics,… Continue Reading Faculty

Visiting Scholars

Name Research Area Title Email   History of Visiting Scholars at IHPST (PDF)

Graduate Students

Name Research Area Program Email Markus Alliksaar Philosophy of science PhD mark.alliksaar@mail.utoronto.ca Esther Atkinson Eighteenth century medicine; 18th century childhood PhD esther.atkinson@utoronto.ca Vincent Auffrey Social… Continue Reading Graduate Students

2017 Summer Courses

First Session HPS100H1 Introduction to History & Philosophy of Science Lectures and Tutorials: Online Professor: Hakob Barseghyan This is an online introduction to the key… Continue Reading 2017 Summer Courses

Public Resources and Helpful Pages

Resources at the IHPST University of Toronto Scientific Instrument Collection Curator: Erich Weidenhammer Advisor: Dr. David A. Pantalony, Curator, Physical Sciences and Medicine, Canada Science… Continue Reading Public Resources and Helpful Pages

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Fifty Years of Scholarship and Teaching at the IHPST

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Contact

      The Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology Victoria College, 3rd floor 91 Charles Street West Toronto, ON M5S… Continue Reading Contact

IHPST Policy on Coursework Extensions

The instructor must set a final deadline for the submission of coursework that will permit the submission of final grades by the Graduate Administrator’s departmental… Continue Reading IHPST Policy on Coursework Extensions

PhD (4 year)

Content regarding the IHPST Graduate Programs is currently being updated. In the meantime, please refer to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Calendar. For your… Continue Reading PhD (4 year)

PhD (5 year)

Content regarding the IHPST Graduate Programs is currently being updated. In the meantime, please refer to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Calendar. For your… Continue Reading PhD (5 year)

Graduate Studies

The Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IHPST) at the University of Toronto is a global leader in the interdisciplinary study… Continue Reading Graduate Studies

MA

Admission Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Admission to the MA is highly selective and competitive. Acceptance is… Continue Reading MA

Courses (2018-19)

Fall 2018 HPS1000H: Introduction for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology Mondays 12-2 Instructors: Mike Miller and Rebecca Woods Location: NF235 The purpose… Continue Reading Courses (2018-19)

Admission

IHPST offers admission to two degree programs: Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD, four-year or five-year programs). Domestic and International Students Graduate degree programs are open to Canadian… Continue Reading Admission

Policies and Procedures

IHPST maintains policies that govern good academic standing, student and faculty roles and responsibilities, thesis preparation and defence processes, and extensions for academic programs or… Continue Reading Policies and Procedures

History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (HAPSAT) Society

The HAPSAT Society consists of all full- and part-time graduate students at the IHPST, and operates as their representative, organizational and social body. Meetings are… Continue Reading History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (HAPSAT) Society

Procedure for Subsidy for Conference and Research Travel

Funds in the form of a subsidy will be available to support conference travel for IHPST graduate students. The total amount of funds available to… Continue Reading Procedure for Subsidy for Conference and Research Travel

Post-doctoral Research Fellows

Name Research Area Title Email Jamie Shaw Philosophy of science, science policy SSHRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow (supervisor: Brian Baigrie) jshaw222@uwo.ca

2018 Summer Courses

First Summer Term: HPS210H1 Scientific Revolutions I Tuesdays & Thursdays 12 – 2 Location: EM 001 Instructor: Professor Brian Baigrie Case studies in the history… Continue Reading 2018 Summer Courses

2018-19 Undergraduate Timetable

Fall 2018 HPS100H1: Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science (online) Course instructor: Hakob Barseghyan (24 Lectures, 10 Tutorials) This is an online introduction to… Continue Reading 2018-19 Undergraduate Timetable

Placements

IHPST strives to maintain accurate records of the careers (both academic and non-academic) of our graduates.  If you are an alumnus, please contact Denise Horsley… Continue Reading Placements

History and Philosophy of Science Undergraduate Society (HPSUS)

The History and Philosophy of Science Undergraduate Society (HPSUS) consists of all full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled in any HPS course during any given… Continue Reading History and Philosophy of Science Undergraduate Society (HPSUS)

Courses (2019-20)

Fall 2019 HPS4007H Body, Medicine, and Society in Early Modern Europe Wednesdays 10-12 Instructor: Lucia Dacome Location: NF205 The medical understanding of the human body… Continue Reading Courses (2019-20)

2019-20 Undergraduate Timetable

For a list of building locations and names, please visit http://map.utoronto.ca/utsg/c/buildings. Fall 2019 HPS100H1: Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science (online) Course instructor: Hakob… Continue Reading 2019-20 Undergraduate Timetable

Part-Time Instructors & Sessional Lecturers

Name Research Area Title Email Roberta Buiani Science and Technology Studies, Visual Cultures, Media studies, Science Communication, Emerging Technoscience Sessional Lecturer roberta.buiani@utoronto.ca Fermin Fulda Philosophy… Continue Reading Part-Time Instructors & Sessional Lecturers

2020 Summer Courses

First Summer Term: May 1 – June 30 HPS100H1: Introduction to History & Philosophy of Science Day & Time: Online course Location: Online course Course… Continue Reading 2020 Summer Courses

Courses (2020-21)

IHPST will be offering a full year of courses in the Fall and Spring terms of 2020-2021. Some of the courses will be offered with… Continue Reading Courses (2020-21)

2020-21 Undergraduate Timetable

For further information about mode of delivery, please see the Faculty of Arts & Science website. Fall 2020 HPS100H1: Introduction to History and Philosophy of… Continue Reading 2020-21 Undergraduate Timetable

Research

IHPST is host to a number of working groups, research projects, and research collaborations that are engaged in interdisciplinary work in science and technology studies.

Philosophy of Medicine Working Group

About Us The Philosophy of Medicine Working Group aims to build connections and collaborations between Toronto-area graduate students, professors, researchers, and post-graduates working in the… Continue Reading Philosophy of Medicine Working Group

SGS Resources

SGS GradHub The SGS GradHub is the evolution of the Essential Guide for Graduate Students. The hub will be continually updated with student stories, resources,… Continue Reading SGS Resources

Courses (2021-22)

IHPST Graduate Courses 2021-22 (mode of delivery still to be determined). Fall HPS1000H Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science  Pro-Seminar Brian Baigrie Day & Time:… Continue Reading Courses (2021-22)

Doctor of Philosophy Program Requirements

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy IHPST’s additional admission requirements stated below. Full-Time PhD… Continue Reading Doctor of Philosophy Program Requirements