<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">We appreciate you forwarding this call to interested students:</span><div><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></div><div><div style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:12pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;direction:ltr;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh (<a href="https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu" target="_blank">https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu</a>) is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2025 PSP9: 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 14 to July 18, 2024 (arrival July 13th) (<a title="https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu/programs/pittsburgh-summer-program/" id="m_1564072951393900210gmail-LPlnkOWA0eba25a6-a4fb-f542-6317-74d50f61f4eb" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu/programs/pittsburgh-summer-program/" style="border:0px;font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline" target="_blank">https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu/programs/pittsburgh-summer-program/</a><span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:12pt;font-style:inherit;font-variant-ligatures:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit">).</span></div><div id="m_1564072951393900210gmail-x_x_Signature" style="border:0px;font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:inherit"><div style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:12pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)">We invite applications from undergraduate students at institutions located in North America 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.</div><div style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:12pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)">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 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.</div><div style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:12pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)">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 15, 2025 and participants will be notified by mid April.</div><div style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:12pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Apply at <a id="m_1564072951393900210gmail-OWA7e8fd8a4-0151-556e-a61d-2cc91a6463f6" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxD0X1y-pavV8Vh_ythvKkH6ZF7BHnuyGOoS9hyYjJGn2m1Q/viewform?usp=sf_link" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxD0X1y-pavV8Vh_ythvKkH6ZF7BHnuyGOoS9hyYjJGn2m1Q/viewform?usp=sf_link" style="border:0px;font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxD0X1y-pavV8Vh_ythvKkH6ZF7BHnuyGOoS9hyYjJGn2m1Q/viewform?usp=sf_link</a></div><div style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:12pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)">∙ Cover letter describing your plans after graduation, and your interests in philosophy of science (including the philosophy of physics, biology, cognitive science, neuroscience, social sciences, etc.). Please briefly indicate relevant demographic information (racial/ethnic heritage, gender, etc.).</div><div style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:12pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)">∙ CV (including College/University affiliation, major, GPA, high school, awards & recognition, any philosophy courses taken).</div><div style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:12pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)">∙ Brief writing sample (2,000 words maximum) that will help the selection committee assess your academic and philosophical skills. Typically, but not necessarily, this will be a paper that was written for a college course. Philosophy of science papers are preferable, but a paper on a topic from any discipline will work if no suitable philosophy paper is available. The most effective paper to submit will be the one which best exhibits your academic and philosophical skills. The writing sample can be a selection from a larger paper.</div><div style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:12pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)">∙ One letter of recommendation from a faculty member who is familiar with your work and can speak to your philosophical skills and suitability for this program.</div><div style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:12pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)">A faculty member should separately send the letter of recommendation on behalf of the applicant to Samuel Wessell at: <a title="mailto:sjw132@pitt.edu" id="m_1564072951393900210gmail-OWA0b4cda91-3c74-15b5-cf34-b910fb17d5dc" href="mailto:sjw132@pitt.edu" style="border:0px;font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline" target="_blank">sjw132@pitt.edu</a>.</div><div style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:12pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;margin:1em 0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)">For further questions, please contact Edouard Machery (<a href="mailto:machery@pitt.edu" target="_blank">machery@pitt.edu</a>), the Center’s Director, or our assistant director Samuel Wessell (<a href="mailto:sjw132@pitt.edu" target="_blank">sjw132@pitt.edu</a>).</div><div style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:12pt;line-height:inherit;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></div></div></div></div>
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