Society for Social Studies of Science
@4sweb.bsky.social
We are 4S, an international, nonprofit association focused on the social studies of science, technology and medicine (#STS). Next Annual meeting October 7-10, 2026.
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Prelim Program is about to drop for 4S Toronto 2026!
• Full refunds until Aug 15
• Change request also Aug 15
Check your email, and our website for communications later today.
• Full refunds until Aug 15
• Change request also Aug 15
Check your email, and our website for communications later today.
Registration sold out. Only banquet tickets are on sale for the 4SToronto26 conference
September 17, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Registration sold out. Only banquet tickets are on sale for the 4SToronto26 conference
📣 Register NOW! 📣
Please register before August 31, to appear in the final program for 4SToronto26
Available here: lnkd.in/g9nqBxVd
Check your email, and our website for communications next week for more. (50% refunds until Sept 20).
Please register before August 31, to appear in the final program for 4SToronto26
Available here: lnkd.in/g9nqBxVd
Check your email, and our website for communications next week for more. (50% refunds until Sept 20).
August 28, 2026 at 11:11 AM
📣 Register NOW! 📣
Please register before August 31, to appear in the final program for 4SToronto26
Available here: lnkd.in/g9nqBxVd
Check your email, and our website for communications next week for more. (50% refunds until Sept 20).
Please register before August 31, to appear in the final program for 4SToronto26
Available here: lnkd.in/g9nqBxVd
Check your email, and our website for communications next week for more. (50% refunds until Sept 20).
2026 4S Elections Results!
The Society welcomes incoming Council members from Oct 11
Shobita Parthasarathy president-elect (Michigan)
Lee Vinsel (treasurer) (Virginia)
Kean Birch (Toronto)
Javier Guerro-C (Medellín)
Santosh Kumar (Delhi)
Tim Schütz (Copenhagen)
Brian Thomas (6S) (Wisconsin)
The Society welcomes incoming Council members from Oct 11
Shobita Parthasarathy president-elect (Michigan)
Lee Vinsel (treasurer) (Virginia)
Kean Birch (Toronto)
Javier Guerro-C (Medellín)
Santosh Kumar (Delhi)
Tim Schütz (Copenhagen)
Brian Thomas (6S) (Wisconsin)
August 10, 2026 at 2:25 PM
2026 4S Elections Results!
The Society welcomes incoming Council members from Oct 11
Shobita Parthasarathy president-elect (Michigan)
Lee Vinsel (treasurer) (Virginia)
Kean Birch (Toronto)
Javier Guerro-C (Medellín)
Santosh Kumar (Delhi)
Tim Schütz (Copenhagen)
Brian Thomas (6S) (Wisconsin)
The Society welcomes incoming Council members from Oct 11
Shobita Parthasarathy president-elect (Michigan)
Lee Vinsel (treasurer) (Virginia)
Kean Birch (Toronto)
Javier Guerro-C (Medellín)
Santosh Kumar (Delhi)
Tim Schütz (Copenhagen)
Brian Thomas (6S) (Wisconsin)
STS-Infrastructure Award 2026
The Society 2026 award for recognizing an exemplary initiative to build and maintain infrastructure supporting STS goes to:
• Red CTSChile
For more read here: tinyurl.com/yxy4cmz3
The Society 2026 award for recognizing an exemplary initiative to build and maintain infrastructure supporting STS goes to:
• Red CTSChile
For more read here: tinyurl.com/yxy4cmz3
August 7, 2026 at 12:37 PM
STS-Infrastructure Award 2026
The Society 2026 award for recognizing an exemplary initiative to build and maintain infrastructure supporting STS goes to:
• Red CTSChile
For more read here: tinyurl.com/yxy4cmz3
The Society 2026 award for recognizing an exemplary initiative to build and maintain infrastructure supporting STS goes to:
• Red CTSChile
For more read here: tinyurl.com/yxy4cmz3
STS-Infrastructure Award 2026
The Society 2026 award for recognizing an exemplary initiative to build and maintain infrastructure supporting STS goes to:
• Red CTSChile
For more read here: tinyurl.com/yxy4cmz3
The Society 2026 award for recognizing an exemplary initiative to build and maintain infrastructure supporting STS goes to:
• Red CTSChile
For more read here: tinyurl.com/yxy4cmz3
August 7, 2026 at 12:36 PM
STS-Infrastructure Award 2026
The Society 2026 award for recognizing an exemplary initiative to build and maintain infrastructure supporting STS goes to:
• Red CTSChile
For more read here: tinyurl.com/yxy4cmz3
The Society 2026 award for recognizing an exemplary initiative to build and maintain infrastructure supporting STS goes to:
• Red CTSChile
For more read here: tinyurl.com/yxy4cmz3
The Society’s 2026 David Edge award for outstanding peer-reviewed article or book chapter in Science & Technology Studies goes to:
• Sharad Pandian
• Ian McGonigle
For more read here: tinyurl.com/3zp4d9v3
• Sharad Pandian
• Ian McGonigle
For more read here: tinyurl.com/3zp4d9v3
August 7, 2026 at 11:33 AM
The Society’s 2026 David Edge award for outstanding peer-reviewed article or book chapter in Science & Technology Studies goes to:
• Sharad Pandian
• Ian McGonigle
For more read here: tinyurl.com/3zp4d9v3
• Sharad Pandian
• Ian McGonigle
For more read here: tinyurl.com/3zp4d9v3
BERNAL AWARD WINNERS 2026!
The Society awards the Bernal Prize for distinguished individuals for contributions to the field of STS goes to:
• Steven Epstein
• Ulrike Felt
Read more here: tinyurl.com/3mwvcndr
The Society awards the Bernal Prize for distinguished individuals for contributions to the field of STS goes to:
• Steven Epstein
• Ulrike Felt
Read more here: tinyurl.com/3mwvcndr
August 7, 2026 at 11:22 AM
BERNAL AWARD WINNERS 2026!
The Society awards the Bernal Prize for distinguished individuals for contributions to the field of STS goes to:
• Steven Epstein
• Ulrike Felt
Read more here: tinyurl.com/3mwvcndr
The Society awards the Bernal Prize for distinguished individuals for contributions to the field of STS goes to:
• Steven Epstein
• Ulrike Felt
Read more here: tinyurl.com/3mwvcndr
Prelim Program is about to drop for 4S Toronto 2026!
• Full refunds until Aug 15
• Change request also Aug 15
Check your email, and our website for communications later today.
• Full refunds until Aug 15
• Change request also Aug 15
Check your email, and our website for communications later today.
August 7, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Prelim Program is about to drop for 4S Toronto 2026!
• Full refunds until Aug 15
• Change request also Aug 15
Check your email, and our website for communications later today.
• Full refunds until Aug 15
• Change request also Aug 15
Check your email, and our website for communications later today.
Only 1 day to go! Deadline to vote in our forthcoming election is tomorrow.
📣!Vote now! 4S Society’s election is now open.
The vote is close for many roles—every vote counts!
Members can vote. Renew/join/view the roster here: www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
Deadline: July 21st 2026
The vote is close for many roles—every vote counts!
Members can vote. Renew/join/view the roster here: www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
Deadline: July 21st 2026
July 20, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Only 1 day to go! Deadline to vote in our forthcoming election is tomorrow.
Only 5 days to go to vote in the 4S Council election!
📣!Vote now! 4S Society’s election is now open.
The vote is close for many roles—every vote counts!
Members can vote. Renew/join/view the roster here: www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
Deadline: July 21st 2026
The vote is close for many roles—every vote counts!
Members can vote. Renew/join/view the roster here: www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
Deadline: July 21st 2026
July 16, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Only 5 days to go to vote in the 4S Council election!
Only 10 days to go until applications close.
!Apply now!
Global STS Outreach Small Grants Program
We have launched a new award!
More info: www.4sonline.org/2026_global_...
Deadline: July 26, 2026
Global STS Outreach Small Grants Program
We have launched a new award!
More info: www.4sonline.org/2026_global_...
Deadline: July 26, 2026
July 16, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Only 10 days to go until applications close.
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Register for our 4SToronto26 conference now!
You can buy banquet tickets, register to be in the program, and sponsor a student or event!
All available in store here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/att...
Deadline: August 31, 2026
You can buy banquet tickets, register to be in the program, and sponsor a student or event!
All available in store here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/att...
Deadline: August 31, 2026
July 9, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Register for our 4SToronto26 conference now!
You can buy banquet tickets, register to be in the program, and sponsor a student or event!
All available in store here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/att...
Deadline: August 31, 2026
You can buy banquet tickets, register to be in the program, and sponsor a student or event!
All available in store here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/att...
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Congratulations to CTS-Chile, recipients of our STS Infrastructure Award for 2026!
Read more about CTS-Chile's dedication to building and maintaining infrastructure supporting STS across Chile and Latin America on our website: 4sonline.org/sts_infrastr...
Read more about CTS-Chile's dedication to building and maintaining infrastructure supporting STS across Chile and Latin America on our website: 4sonline.org/sts_infrastr...
July 13, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Congratulations to CTS-Chile, recipients of our STS Infrastructure Award for 2026!
Read more about CTS-Chile's dedication to building and maintaining infrastructure supporting STS across Chile and Latin America on our website: 4sonline.org/sts_infrastr...
Read more about CTS-Chile's dedication to building and maintaining infrastructure supporting STS across Chile and Latin America on our website: 4sonline.org/sts_infrastr...
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LaborTech will see you at @4sweb.bsky.social! We'll be running a Making & Doing Session on what LaborTech is and what we do.
Stop by for an interactive session looking back on all that LaborTech has accomplished over the past 15 years and dream about where we could go in the future!
Stop by for an interactive session looking back on all that LaborTech has accomplished over the past 15 years and dream about where we could go in the future!
May 29, 2026 at 10:36 PM
LaborTech will see you at @4sweb.bsky.social! We'll be running a Making & Doing Session on what LaborTech is and what we do.
Stop by for an interactive session looking back on all that LaborTech has accomplished over the past 15 years and dream about where we could go in the future!
Stop by for an interactive session looking back on all that LaborTech has accomplished over the past 15 years and dream about where we could go in the future!
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Exciting to see my name on the ballot for @4sweb.bsky.social president!! If I win, I hope to continue institutionalization of
#STS around the world, strengthen support for junior scholars, and encourage the participation of STS in the most pressing public and policy matters of the day.
#STS around the world, strengthen support for junior scholars, and encourage the participation of STS in the most pressing public and policy matters of the day.
June 30, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Exciting to see my name on the ballot for @4sweb.bsky.social president!! If I win, I hope to continue institutionalization of
#STS around the world, strengthen support for junior scholars, and encourage the participation of STS in the most pressing public and policy matters of the day.
#STS around the world, strengthen support for junior scholars, and encourage the participation of STS in the most pressing public and policy matters of the day.
Register for our 4SToronto26 conference now!
You can buy banquet tickets, register to be in the program, and sponsor a student or event!
All available in store here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/att...
Deadline: August 31, 2026
You can buy banquet tickets, register to be in the program, and sponsor a student or event!
All available in store here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/att...
Deadline: August 31, 2026
July 9, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Register for our 4SToronto26 conference now!
You can buy banquet tickets, register to be in the program, and sponsor a student or event!
All available in store here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/att...
Deadline: August 31, 2026
You can buy banquet tickets, register to be in the program, and sponsor a student or event!
All available in store here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/att...
Deadline: August 31, 2026
!Apply now!
Global STS Outreach Small Grants Program
We have launched a new award!
More info: www.4sonline.org/2026_global_...
Deadline: July 26, 2026
Global STS Outreach Small Grants Program
We have launched a new award!
More info: www.4sonline.org/2026_global_...
Deadline: July 26, 2026
July 9, 2026 at 10:20 PM
!Apply now!
Global STS Outreach Small Grants Program
We have launched a new award!
More info: www.4sonline.org/2026_global_...
Deadline: July 26, 2026
Global STS Outreach Small Grants Program
We have launched a new award!
More info: www.4sonline.org/2026_global_...
Deadline: July 26, 2026
📣!Vote now! 4S Society’s election is now open.
The vote is close for many roles—every vote counts!
Members can vote. Renew/join/view the roster here: www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
Deadline: July 21st 2026
The vote is close for many roles—every vote counts!
Members can vote. Renew/join/view the roster here: www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
Deadline: July 21st 2026
July 9, 2026 at 10:13 PM
📣!Vote now! 4S Society’s election is now open.
The vote is close for many roles—every vote counts!
Members can vote. Renew/join/view the roster here: www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
Deadline: July 21st 2026
The vote is close for many roles—every vote counts!
Members can vote. Renew/join/view the roster here: www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
Deadline: July 21st 2026
Vote now! 2026 elections for 4S Council are now live!
View the ✅candidates 📷here:
www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
To vote—become a 4S member— here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
Members receive an email to vote. Please vote before Tuesday, July 21 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).
View the ✅candidates 📷here:
www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
To vote—become a 4S member— here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
Members receive an email to vote. Please vote before Tuesday, July 21 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).
4S Elections 2026
www.4sonline.org
July 9, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Vote now! 2026 elections for 4S Council are now live!
View the ✅candidates 📷here:
www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
To vote—become a 4S member— here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
Members receive an email to vote. Please vote before Tuesday, July 21 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).
View the ✅candidates 📷here:
www.4sonline.org/4s_elections...
To vote—become a 4S member— here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
Members receive an email to vote. Please vote before Tuesday, July 21 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Call for Proposals:
Our 2026 Global Outreach Small Grants Program is open now! Some great opportunities for STS-focused individuals and groups.
Deadline to submit: July 26.
Visit our website for eligibility and more information: www.4sonline.org/2026_global_...
Our 2026 Global Outreach Small Grants Program is open now! Some great opportunities for STS-focused individuals and groups.
Deadline to submit: July 26.
Visit our website for eligibility and more information: www.4sonline.org/2026_global_...
June 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Call for Proposals:
Our 2026 Global Outreach Small Grants Program is open now! Some great opportunities for STS-focused individuals and groups.
Deadline to submit: July 26.
Visit our website for eligibility and more information: www.4sonline.org/2026_global_...
Our 2026 Global Outreach Small Grants Program is open now! Some great opportunities for STS-focused individuals and groups.
Deadline to submit: July 26.
Visit our website for eligibility and more information: www.4sonline.org/2026_global_...
We have extended the submission deadline for the call for abstracts for open panels. New deadline is: May 5.
1. Submissions to Open Panels
2. Closed Panels
3. Making & Doing
4. Meet-Ups
5. Roundtables
Submit here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
1. Submissions to Open Panels
2. Closed Panels
3. Making & Doing
4. Meet-Ups
5. Roundtables
Submit here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
April 30, 2026 at 10:28 PM
We have extended the submission deadline for the call for abstracts for open panels. New deadline is: May 5.
1. Submissions to Open Panels
2. Closed Panels
3. Making & Doing
4. Meet-Ups
5. Roundtables
Submit here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
1. Submissions to Open Panels
2. Closed Panels
3. Making & Doing
4. Meet-Ups
5. Roundtables
Submit here: www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
24 hours (!) left to submit your abstracts to:
1. Submissions to Open Panels
2. Closed Panels
3. Making & Doing
4. Meet-Ups
5. Roundtables
Submit here: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
1. Submissions to Open Panels
2. Closed Panels
3. Making & Doing
4. Meet-Ups
5. Roundtables
Submit here: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
April 29, 2026 at 6:39 PM
24 hours (!) left to submit your abstracts to:
1. Submissions to Open Panels
2. Closed Panels
3. Making & Doing
4. Meet-Ups
5. Roundtables
Submit here: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
1. Submissions to Open Panels
2. Closed Panels
3. Making & Doing
4. Meet-Ups
5. Roundtables
Submit here: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
24 hours for Society members to nominate for Council positions of 6S (student representative), Treasurer and President-Elect.
Here's what you can do—
To become a member: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
To nominate: 4sonline.org/4s_nominatio...
Here's what you can do—
To become a member: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
To nominate: 4sonline.org/4s_nominatio...
April 29, 2026 at 3:18 PM
24 hours for Society members to nominate for Council positions of 6S (student representative), Treasurer and President-Elect.
Here's what you can do—
To become a member: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
To nominate: 4sonline.org/4s_nominatio...
Here's what you can do—
To become a member: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
To nominate: 4sonline.org/4s_nominatio...
48 hours left to submit your abstracts to—
1. Submissions to Open Panels
2. Closed Panels
3. Making & Doing
4. Meet-Ups
5. Roundtables
Submit here: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
1. Submissions to Open Panels
2. Closed Panels
3. Making & Doing
4. Meet-Ups
5. Roundtables
Submit here: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
April 28, 2026 at 10:58 AM
48 hours left to submit your abstracts to—
1. Submissions to Open Panels
2. Closed Panels
3. Making & Doing
4. Meet-Ups
5. Roundtables
Submit here: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
1. Submissions to Open Panels
2. Closed Panels
3. Making & Doing
4. Meet-Ups
5. Roundtables
Submit here: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
48 hours for Society members to nominate for Council positions of 6S (student representative), Treasurer and President-Elect.
Here's what you can do—
To become a member: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
To nominate: www.4sonline.org/4s_nominatio...
Here's what you can do—
To become a member: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
To nominate: www.4sonline.org/4s_nominatio...
April 28, 2026 at 10:39 AM
48 hours for Society members to nominate for Council positions of 6S (student representative), Treasurer and President-Elect.
Here's what you can do—
To become a member: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
To nominate: www.4sonline.org/4s_nominatio...
Here's what you can do—
To become a member: xcdsystem.com/4sonline/mem...
To nominate: www.4sonline.org/4s_nominatio...