Society for Philosophy of Science in Practice (SPSP) Tenth Biennial Conference
Call for Posters [Closed]
The SPSP 2024 Call for Posters requested abstracts for posters to be presented at SPSP 2024, hosted by the Ann Johnson Institute for Science, Technology and Society at the University of South Carolina. The conference dates are May 16–18, 2024; with the traditional pre-conference workshop held on May 15.
Poster abstracts could be on any research topic in the philosophy of science in practice, focusing on detailed and systematic studies of scientific practices — neither dismissing concerns about truth and rationality, nor ignoring contextual and pragmatic factors.
Contributions from philosophers, historians and sociologists of science, practicing scientists, and any others with an interest in philosophical questions regarding scientific practice were welcomed. We strive for quality, variety, innovation, and diversity in accepted abstracts.
Poster formats
Poster submissions had to include a title, an abstract of 500 words, full affiliation details, and contact information for the presenter(s). Please specify [Poster] in the title of your poster, so that it can be clearly distinguished from paper/symposium submissions.
If you are wondering how to design your poster or to prepare your poster presentation, we found the PSA2016 and Daily Nous websites helpful.
Poster submission
All proposals had to be submitted online through the OpenConf system.
Our policy regarding multiple submissions to SPSP 2024 did not apply to poster abstracts: A presenting author on a contributed paper or participating in a symposium may also submit one poster abstract on a substantially different topic.
We announced decisions on abstract proposals on an ongoing basis, usually within four weeks after submission.
Submission link: https://submissions2024.philosophy-science-practice.org/openconf
Reminder: Please specify [Poster] in the title of your poster abstract, and follow the other formatting requirements stated above.
Submission deadline: 26 February 2024
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Presentations and prize
There are dedicated slots for poster presentation in the conference program: Presenters should be present at their posters during those times. The best poster as selected by conference participants, will be awarded a prize of €200.
There is now a sessions timetable and draft programme available, on the SPSP Columbia information page.
Society for Philosophy of Science in Practice (SPSP) Eleventh Biennial Conference
Call for Posters
Submission is now open for poster abstracts to be presented at SPSP 2026, hosted by the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge, UK. The conference dates are July 15–17, 2026; with the traditional post-conference workshop held on July 18.
Poster abstracts may be on any research topic in the philosophy of science in practice, focusing on detailed and systematic studies of scientific practices — neither dismissing concerns about truth and rationality, nor ignoring contextual and pragmatic factors.
We welcome contributions from philosophers, historians and sociologists of science, practicing scientists, and any others with an interest in philosophical questions regarding scientific practice. We strive for quality, variety, innovation, and diversity in accepted abstracts.
Poster submission
Submission link: https://spsp2026.philosophy-science-practice.org/openconf
Please specify [Poster] in the title of your poster abstract, and follow the other formatting requirements stated below.
Submission deadline: 31 December 2025
Notification of acceptance: 15 March 2026
Main Contact: Manuela Fernández Pinto, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Poster formats
Poster submissions must include a title, an abstract of 500 words, full affiliation details, and contact information for the presenter(s). Reminder: Please specify [Poster] in the title of your poster, so that it can be clearly distinguished from paper/symposium submissions.
A presenting author on a contributed paper or participating in a symposium may also submit one poster abstract on a substantially different topic. However, the same person will not be allowed to present both a paper and a poster. Accordingly, for those submitting both paper/symposium and poster abstracts the following rules apply:
- if the paper/symposium is accepted, the poster will be rejected, and
- if the paper/symposium is rejected, the Organising Committee will then consider the poster abstract and make a decision.
If you are wondering how to design your poster or to prepare your poster presentation, we found the PSA2016 and Daily Nous websites helpful.
Presentations and prize
There will be dedicated slots for poster presentation in the conference program: Presenters should be present at their posters during those times. The best poster as selected by conference participants, will be awarded a prize of €250.