UC Merced Workshop in Science, Values, and Policy

The second annual(ish) UC Merced Workshop in Science, Values, and Policy will take place at the Yosemite Bug Resort in Midpines, California, on May 17-18, 2025.   The workshop uses a draft feedback format:  Participants will prepare and circulate drafts about two weeks before the workshop (extended abstracts through full papers), and prepare comments on two other drafts.  At the workshop, each draft will have a designated session including a brief summary by the author, presentation of prepared comments, and discussion by the whole group.  The workshop will include an excursion to Yosemite National Park on the afternoon of May 18th.     To facilitate this format, a maximum of 10 contributions will be accepted.  If more than 10 submissions are received, contributions will be selected to balance for career stage and discipline.    

Scope  

Contributions are welcome for any topic under the heading of "science, values and policy," broadly construed.  In particular, contributions are welcome from scholars in philosophy of science, history of science, science and technology studies, science communication, and related areas.