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Applications are now open for our annual Pittsburgh Summer Program in Philosophy of Science for Underrepresented Groups (aka PSP.)

This week-long intensive course introduces undergraduate students to important concepts and debates in Philosophy of Science taught by top faculty from Pitt, CMU, and elsewhere.  PSP6 will take place July 11-15, 2022.

The program is designed for Undergraduate Students who are highly motivated and show strong academic promise and interest in the philosophy of science, including but not limited to:

  • Women
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds
  • Students with disabilities
  • First-generation undergraduates
  • Undergraduates from groups underrepresented in philosophy of science

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Thanks, PSP students!

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psp5

The fifth annual Pittsburgh Summer Program in Philosophy of Science for Underrepresented Groups wrapped up last week, and a great (and intellectually stimulating) time was had by all.  Once again, the PSP program had to take place on Zoom, but that didn’t keep our students from being enthusiastic, engaged, and engaging.  Thank you, PSP5 cohort (and faculty)!  Stop by and visit us soon.

Fabio Cabrera, Cornell University
Lawrence Cao, Johns Hopkins University
Joe Ding, Haverford College
Liz Frissell, Occidental College
Eva Gockowski, University of Pittsburgh
Roosevelt Lai, Beloit College
Clyde LeMoine, University of South Carolina
Kota Lowe, Bard College
Kaidi Pan, University of Chicago
Patrick Pan, University of Cambridge
Sophie Pollack-Milgate, Brown University
Jiarui Qu, UCLA
Hassan Saleemi, University of Illinois at Chicago
Emily Scholfield, Bucknell University
Zeke Vergara, Dartmouth College

PSP5

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Announcing our student cohort for the 5th annual Pittsburgh Summer Program in Philosophy of Science for Underrepresented Groups

Fabio Cabrera, Cornell University
Lawrence Cao, Johns Hopkins University
Joe Ding, Haverford College
Liz Frissell, Occidental College
Eva Gockowski, University of Pittsburgh
Roosevelt Lai, Beloit College
Clyde LeMoine, University of South Carolina
Kota Lowe, Bard College
Kaidi Pan, University of Chicago
Patrick Pan, University of Cambridge
Sophie Pollack-Milgate, Brown University
Jiarui Qu, UCLA
Hassan Saleemi, University of Illinois at Chicago
Emily Scholfield, Bucknell University
Zeke Vergara, Dartmouth College

Congratulations, students!  We’re looking forward to meeting you all.

The PSP will take place virtually from July 12-16.  Participating faculty are Michael Dietrich, Jonathan Fuller, Lisa Parker, Edouard Machery, Sandra D. Mitchell, John D. Norton, and Erica Schumener from the University of Pittsburgh, Christopher Weaver from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), and Wayne Wu of CMU.

Learn more about the Pittsburgh Summer Program here.

PSP5

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JULY 12 – 16, 2021

The Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2021 PSP5: A Summer Program in Philosophy of Science for Underrepresented Groups, which will be held in the Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh from July 12 to July 16, 2021 (arrival July 11).

We invite applications from undergraduate students who are highly motivated and show strong academic promise and interest in the philosophy of science, including but not limited to: women, LGBTQIA+, underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities, first-generation undergraduates, and undergraduates from groups underrepresented in philosophy of science.

While one of the main aims of this program is to attract students traditionally underrepresented in philosophy of science, all qualified undergraduate applicants will be considered. Past coursework in philosophy of science is not a prerequisite for application to the Summer Program. The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression in its programs and activities.

The Summer Program will feature two daily graduate seminars about core issues and cutting-edge topics in general philosophy of science and philosophy of the special sciences (e.g., physics, biology, cognitive science and neuroscience, social sciences). The seminars and lectures will be given by internationally recognized faculty in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science and the Department of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh as well as in the Department of Philosophy at Carnegie Mellon University. Housing, meals, and transportation (US travel only—the University will not provide transportation costs for travel into or outside of the US) costs will be covered, and all course materials provided. Applications are due March 1, 2021, and participants will be notified by April 15, 2021.

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PSP4

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JULY 13-17, 2020

This year’s Pittsburgh Summer Program in Philosophy of Science for Underrepresented Groups will take place on schedule, but will be 100% online due to COVID-19 restrictions.  While this is not optimal, it breaks new ground for the program and we are confident that our students and faculty will rise to the challenge and create an engaging and meaningful experience

 

The PSP Class of 2020

We’re pleased to announce our students for this year’s program.

Vlada Asadulaeva
University of British Columbia		 Aaron Bonner
Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville
Polyphony Bruna
Vassar College		 Sebastian Dasso
Pontificia Universidad Catalica del Peru
Patricia Fofie
Williams College		 Yuanshan (Tom) Li
Univ. of California, Berkeley
Zhitong Liu
Wellesley College		 Colleen Malley
Virginia Tech
Ivan Manriques
San Francisco State University		 Claire Moore
Agnes Scott College
Itsue Nakaya Perez
National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico		 Jake Stewart
Simon Fraser University
Noelle Stroud
Ohio University		 Annabelle Tao
Harvard University
Phillip (Wonjun) Yoon
Johns Hopkins University

 

 

Our Faculty

Colin Allen, Distinguished Professor
University of Pittsburgh Dept. of History & Philosophy of Science

Robert Batterman, Distinguished Professor
University of Pittsburgh Dept. of Philosophy

David Danks, Department Head & L.L. Thurstone Professor of Philosophy and Psychology
Carnegie Mellon University Dept. of Philosophy

Jonathan Fuller, Assistant Professor
University of Pittsburgh Dept. of History & Philosophy of Science

Marian Gilton, Assistant Professor
University of Pittsburgh Dept. of History & Philosophy of Science

Edouard Machery, Distinguished Professor, Director of the Center for Philosophy of Science
University of Pittsburgh Dept. of History & Philosophy of Science

Sandra D. Mitchell, Distinguished Professor
University of Pittsburgh Dept. of History & Philosophy of Science

John D. Norton, Distinguished Professor
University of Pittsburgh Dept. of History & Philosophy of Science

Lisa S. Parker, Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Professor of Bioethics
University of Pittsburgh Center for Bioethics & Health Law

Danielle Wenner, Assistant Professor
Carnegie Mellon University Dept. of Philosophy

Kevin Zollman, Associate Professor
Carnegie Mellon University Dept. of Philosophy

 

Course Descriptions

View/Download this year’s course descriptions and reading list.
PSP4 Course Descriptions

 

Class Schedule

View/Download the 2020 class schedule
Program PSP4 2020

PSP4 Call for Applications

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The Center for Philosophy of Science is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2020 PSP4: A Summer Program in Philosophy of Science for Underrepresented Groups, which will be held in the Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh from July 13 to July 17, 2020 (arrival July 12) 

 We invite applications from undergraduate students who are highly motivated and show strong academic promise and interest in the philosophy of science, including but not limited to: women, LGBTQIA+, underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities, first-generation undergraduates, and undergraduates from groups underrepresented in philosophy of science.

 While one of the main aims of this program is to attract students traditionally underrepresented in philosophy of science, all qualified undergraduate applicants will be considered. Past coursework in philosophy of science is not a prerequisite for application to the Summer Program. The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression in its programs and activities.

The Summer Program will feature two daily graduate seminars about core issues and cutting-edge topics in general philosophy of science and philosophy of the special sciences (e.g., physics, biology, cognitive science and neuroscience, social sciences). The seminars and lectures will be given by internationally recognized faculty in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science and the Department of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh as well as in the Department of Philosophy at Carnegie Mellon University. Housing, meals, and transportation (US travel only—the University will not provide transportation costs for travel into or outside of the US) costs will be covered, and all course materials provided. Applications are due March 1, 2020, and participants will be notified by April 15, 2020.

To learn more, and to apply, visit our PSP page.