> Call for Papers
> 20th Annual Mephistos Conference
> Graduate Program in Science and Technology Studies
> Virginia Tech
> March 14-17, 2002
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> Deadline for submissions: January 7, 2002
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> Each year the Mephistos graduate student conference moves to a new
> location, and this year, the STS program at Virginia Tech is proud to
> host the 20th anniversary event. Mephistos is a multi-disciplinary
> graduate student conference in the History, Philosophy, Sociology, and
> Politics of Science, Technology, and Medicine (sometimes known as
> "science studies"). The conference offers an opportunity for graduate
> students to present papers, engage in formal and informal discussion,
> and meet students from other universities who share their research
> interests.
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> The Mephistos 2002 Organizing Committee welcomes submissions to
> present current research, a dissertation chapter, thesis or
> dissertation proposals, or other unique forums for interaction. We
> seek submissions of abstracts from graduate students in any discipline
> or interdisciplinary program on any topic whose research analyzes
> issues in (or related to) science, technology, and medicine. Papers
> may range chronologically from ancient times to the present. Please
> mail, e-mail, or fax a one-page abstract (e-mail submissions
> preferred) for a 15-20 minute paper and a brief C.V. by January 7,
> 2001 to:
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> Mephistos 2002
> Graduate Program in Science and Technology Studies
> Virginia Tech
> 131 Lane Hall
> Blacksburg, VA 24061-0227
> Tel.: (540) 231-6547
> FAX: (540) 231-7013
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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> NOTE: We plan to offer travel grants to all students who participate
> in the conference. As such, we encourage early submission of abstracts
> and proposals so that our funding committee can more effectively
> procure the necessary funds. Thus, we will begin accepting submissions
> on December 10, 2001.
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