Ann-Christin Fischer
Philosophy of Science PhD Student at Ruhr-University Bochum with the @roto-rub group - Focus on quality control in science, values in science and social studies of science
#philsci #hps #phd #philosophy #rub
- o-organising the spring school I once attended as a master's student is such a full-circle moment. Loving the vibrant debates, inspiring lectures, and the chance to help shape this space for others. 💫 #SpringSchool #AcademicLife #PhDJourney #HPS #PhilSci
- Yesterday was day 1 of our Spring School "Forms of Knowledge and Values in Science and Society" at Utrecht University 🤓 Engaging debates on transdisciplinary philosophy of science, research participation, and more — plus a lovely city walk through Utrecht! Looking forward to the next days! #PhilSci
- 🚀 Thinking about diving deep into the philosophy of science & logic? I did the HPS+ M.A. at RUB and loved it! 🔹 Science & its history 🔹 Logic & formal methods 🔹 Culture, ethics & technology 📅 Deadline for EU students: 15 March! 🔗 www.hpsplus.org #PhilSci #HistSci #HPS #STS #Logic
- 📣Apply now for the HPS+Logic M.A. at @ruhr-uni-bochum.de ! The program includes courses on science and its history, logic and topics on culture, ethics & technology. More info: www.hpsplus.org Application deadline for the summer term: 15 March (EU students) #PhilSci #HistSci #HPS #STS #logic
- Looks amazing! What are the tuition costs?
- Here are the official information: international.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/costs-stu...
- 1/4📖New review out! I discuss @apotochnik.bsky.social take on science’s obligations to the public, its historical responsibilities, and the distinction between trust in vs. trustworthiness of science. Read it here: link.springer.com/article/10.1... #PhilosophyOfScience #ScienceAndSociety
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View full thread3/4 👥 Particularly insightful is her distinction between trust in science and the trustworthiness of science—arguing that science must earn trust through structural change, not just better communication.
- 4/4 ✨I recommend this read to philosophers of science, natural scientists, and science communicators interested in issues of values in science and the science-society interface.
- 2/4 🔍 She offers a compelling perspective on science as an institution, emphasizing its obligations to the public and its historical responsibilities.
- It was a really interesting talk uncovering forgotten histories of women in horticulture!! #philsci #hps
- A big thanks to Don Opitz who gave the last talk in our lecture series yesterday and made us think about trees and their agency in history. We will continue the lectures with the beginning of the new semester in April. You can find the first dates here already: rotorub.wordpress.com/roto-lecture...
- 🚨 Join the discussion! 🚨 Next Monday, our ROTO reading group will discuss "Biological agency: a concept without a research program" by James DiFrisco & Richard Gawne 🧬 🗓️ Monday, 4pm CET 📍 Zoom 📧 Interested? Email jan.baedke[at]rub.de Happy to hear your thoughs! 🧠 #PhilosophyOfScience #Biology
- Next Monday, we'll discuss "Biological agency: a concept without a research program" by James DiFrisco and Richard Gawne in our ROTO reading group. We meet at 4pm CET on zoom. Write an e-mail to jan.baedke[at]ruhr-uni-bochum.de if you wanna participate! academic.oup.com/jeb/advance-... #PhilSci 🐋🌱
- 🚨 Philosophy of Science alert! 🚨 The European Philosophy of Science Association is calling for papers for #EPSA25 in Groningen (27–30 August 25)! 🧠 📅 Deadline: 31 January 2025 🌐 Details & submission guidelines: philsci.eu/EPSA25/CfP Share your research and connect with colleagues! 📝 #philsci #hps
- I so wish it did not conflict with the beginning of the semester here in Montana!
- Oh, so sad!
- Looking to connect Bluesky's legion of philosophy PhD students. I've gotten a start based on my followers, please let me know if I should add you! (Apologies if I've missed a mutual here...)at://did:plc:aaxaex5srhtqf7c6rndwjvoo/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lcbkmvx77g2o
- That is so great, thanks a lot! I would love to join if that is still possible :)
- 🎉 Big news! My colleague Vera Straetmanns just published her first paper! 🥳 She dives into the work of 20th-century plant morphologist Agnes Arber and her understanding of teleology in plants🪴 Read the full paper: rdcu.be/d5xPI or check out Vera’s thread 🧵 #PhilosophyOfScience #HistoryOfBiology
- My first paper is published!🤩 In it, I analyze how 20th century plant morphologist Agnes Arber understood teleology in plants.🪴 Spoiler: I think that she had two different notions of teleology and only liked one of them. Read more here: rdcu.be/d5xPI or in the following thread! 🧵 (1/5) 🌱🐋 #HistSci
- 🚨 Applications open! 🚨 Check out the HPS+ Logic Master's Program! 👩🎓👨🎓 Why HPS+Logic? ✔️ Interdisciplinary approach ✔️ Small program with close contact to teaching staff—learn and grow in a supportive environment ✔️... I loved my time in the program! #Philosophy #HistoryOfScience #Logic #HPS+
- 📣Apply now for the HPS+Logic M.A. at @ruhr-uni-bochum.de! The program includes courses on science and its history, logic and topics on culture, ethics & technology. Find all info here: www.hpsplus.org Application deadline for the summer term: - 15 January (Non-EU students) - 15 March (EU students)
- ⏳ **Last chance to apply!** ⏳ BA,MA students & early PhDs: Don’t miss the *Forms of Knowledge and Values in Science and Society* Spring School in Utrecht, **13–17 May 2025**. ✅ Inspiring talks & workshops ✅ Connect with peers & experts 📍 Utrecht, Netherlands 🗓️ **Deadline: Tomorrow!**
- 🌟 **Join us in Utrecht!** 🌟 Late BA, Master's students & early PhDs: *Forms of Knowledge and Values in Science and Society* at our Spring School, **13–17 May 2025**. ✅ Interdisciplinary discussions ✅ Networking with peers ✅ Inspiring talks & workshops 📍 Utrecht, Netherlands
- Would it also be suitable for a PhD student with a background in sociology of knowledge?
- Yes! We try to approach the topic from different backdrops. You should definitkly apply and present your interest in the motivational letter!
- Join our interdisciplinary reading group!
- I was so pleased to give a talk at the EASST-4S 2024 conference in Amsterdam!!
- Today, ROTO member @acfischer.bsky.social delivered a great talk on quality control and values in science at the EASST-4S 2024 conference in Amsterdam. She specifically talked about HIV denialism in the 1980s and 90s. Congratz Anntin and well done 😀🤓 #PhilSci #PhilMed #PhDSky
- Hello everyone! I am Ann-Christin, a PhD Student 🕵️♀️ in Philosophy of Science in the @roto-rub.bsky.social at the Ruhr University Bochum 📖. I am interested in Quality Control, Biases and Value Judgements in Science. Looking forward to discuss my ideas with you ⌨️! #philbio #histbio #PhilSci #HistSci
