Year Conference was held: 2019
Years the Conferences has been held: 14
Disciplines: History, Philosophy & Social Sciences of Biology
Gender Balance/Diversity Statement: None
Registration Cost (US dollars): $85-$310
Total Attendance Cost (US dollars): $2000-$4000
Travel Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 3000
Other Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 750
Associated Scientific Society/Organization: International Society for the History, Philosophy & Social Sciences of Biology
Approx number of Society members (as of 2018): 2000
Approximate Number of Conference Attendees (Exhibitors included): 1500
Geographic Location(s): Oslo, Norway
Years held (Annual, Biannual, Triannual): Biennial
Host, Funders and Sponsors: The Research Council of Norway, University of Oslo, Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis • Department of Biosciences • Institute of Health and Society • Museum of Cultural History • Science Studies Colloquium • TIK Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture
Digital or Virtual Options: None
Digital Archives (Recorded talks & slides): None
Electronic program dissemination:
On-site Maternity Facilities: None
On-site Childcare Facilities/Services: None (Not Free or ON-site:ISHPSSB is family friendly and welcomes children at its conferences. We therefore welcome children as part of the audience during the 2019 conference in Oslo. The whole city is also rather children-friendly and kids are literally enjoying all aspects of life with their families. Breastfeeding in public is a well-established norm despite some recent discussion. The organizers will also provide a dedicated room for taking care of children’s needs. For those who wish to contact local childcare services, the following can be contacted. Participants are advised that July is the high holiday season in Norway, so contact with the childcare services should be made well in advance of the conference in order to ensure staff availability. The conference organizers are not endorsing or taking responsibility for the childcare providers.)
Caregiver Grant: None
Career Development Events and Workshops: None
ECR Promotion Events: None
Travel Awards for ECRs: Yes (Travel support for Graduate Students, Postdoctoral fellows and Independent Scholars: Graduate Students as well as Postdoctoral Fellows and Independent Scholars are eligible to apply for Travel Grants supported by ISHPSSB and the US National Science Foundation (grant no. 1656206). Any donations to the ISHPSSB travel fund are gratefully received by the next generation of scholars of biology: NSF Travel Grant Eligibility: You must participate in and register for ISHPSSB 2019 (e.g. present a paper or poster, etc.) You must be a graduate student, independent scholar, or recent PhD graduate (within the last five years). You must be either a U.S. citizen or affiliated with a U.S. institution. The grants may be used to cover travel costs to and from the meeting only; lodging, etc. is not covered. In general, only airfare from US-flag carriers can be reimbursed by this grant. ISHPSSB Travel Grant Eligibility: You must participate in and register for ISHPSSB 2019 (e.g. present a paper or poster, etc.), You must be a graduate student, independent scholar, or recent PhD graduate (within the last five years). The grants may be used to cover travel costs to and from the meeting only; lodging, etc. is not covered. In general, those eligible for the NSF Travel Grant are NOT eligible for the ISHPSSB Travel Grant.)
Code of Conduct: None
Safety Instructions/Apps: None
Keynote Speaker Gender Balance: 1 Man: 1 Woman
Speaker Gender Balance: Not Applicable to this conference.
Invited Speakers Gender Balance: Not Applicable to this conference.
Session Chair Gender Balance: 85 Men: 44 Women
Conference Chair Gender Balance: 2 Women
Enviromental Sustainability efforts: None
Public Engagement Events Outreach: None
Sustainability Initiatives/Considerations/Green Strategies/Policies: Yes Vegeterian & Sustainable Food Catering (The catering services of Funky Fresh Foods will be used throughout the conference, including welcome reception, coffee breaks and conference dinner. Funky Fresh Foods has been the major business in Norway behind the rising interest in the benefits of veganism – including animal welfare, personal health and the impact on the environment. Over 80 percent of the food is organic and they are certified ISO 14001 for their environmental work.)
Conference URL: https://ishpssb2019.tekniskmuseum.no/
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