The Fifth International Conference on Science in Society 22 - 23 November 2013 Copernicus Science Centre Warsaw, Poland The International Advisory Board of the Science in Society Knowledge Community is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the Fifth International Conference on Science in Society to be held 22-23 November 2014 at The Copernicus Science Centre, Warsaw, Poland. The Call for Submissions to The International Journal of Science in Society is also open at this time. The current deadline to submit a proposal (a title and short abstract) is 17 September 2013. Abstracts are accepted in monthly rounds; further deadlines will be announced regularly. For more information on submitting your proposal and registering for the conference, please visit our website: www.science-society.com/warsaw-2013 If you are unable to attend the conference, you may still join the community and submit your article for peer review and possible publication, upload an online presentation, and enjoy subscriber access to the journal. Community Themes We welcome proposals from a variety of disciplines and perspectives to contribute to the conference discourse. We also encourage faculty and students to submit joint proposals for paper presentations, colloquia, or panel discussions. Proposals may address science in society through any of the following thematic areas: - The Values and Politics of Science - The Social Impacts and Economics of Science - The Knowledge Systems and Pedagogies of Science The Copernicus Science Center and the Science in Society Conference This year's conference is being held at the Copernicus Science Centre. The Copernicus Science Centre is one of the largest and most modern institutions of its type in Europe. It facilitates science-based learning and communication through interactive exhibitions and activities geared towards a wide range of age groups. These exhibits include shows and workshops on scientific themes, debates and discussions, as well as activities featuring the intersection of science and art. The mission of the Centre is to inspire curiosity, assist in an independent discovering of the world, and to help teach and inspire social dialogue on science, and is an ideal partner for the Science in Society Conference. We look forward to receiving your proposal and meeting you in Warsaw, Poland for this exciting, interdisciplinary event. For more information on submitting your proposal and registering for the conference, please visit our website: www.science-society.com/warsaw-2013 Enquiries: [email protected] Web address: www.science-society.com/warsaw-2013 |