Ideas on Fire Guide to the 4S Society for Social Studies of Science conference
July 16–19, 2024 | Amsterdam, NetherlandsWelcome to the Ideas on Fire guide for the 2024 4S Society for Social Studies of Science conference!
We’ve curated a bunch of resources to help you get the most out of your conference experience.
This year’s theme is Making and Doing Transformations, and the event aims to “curate conversations about how they relate to their topics of study, what experimental forms of normativity their work enacts and empirically explores, and how various engagements shape the positionality and reflexivity of STS scholars.”
We are jazzed to celebrate so many Ideas on Fire authors presenting at the conference. You can peruse their recent work below.
If you can’t attend in person, check out our tips on conference participation when you can’t attend, and join the conversations at the conference hashtags.
You can also follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, Mastodon, and Threads, where we’ll be posting resources throughout the conference.
New books in science and technology studies
Check out these awesome recent books we edited and indexed for Ideas on Fire authors.
Want to see your book here (and at our conference booth) next year? Get in touch.
Publishing consultation
Book a free online Ideas on Fire consultation to get expert feedback on your STS book project.
Learn how our team can support you in the publishing process and make your publishing experience easier.
Your conference playlist
Listen to interviews with your favorite STS scholars on the Imagine Otherwise podcast.
Perfect for the plane/train/car ride to Amsterdam and for getting you pumped about connecting with colleagues at the conference.
These episodes make great teaching resources as well. Check out the full Imagine Otherwise archive to find books and interviews that complement each episode, along with resources to help students and researchers explore the vibrant worlds of progressive, interdisciplinary scholarship.
Conference resources
Make the most of your conference experience with our resources for presenting, networking, and participating.
Academic Conference Presentation Tips
Keep these academic conference presentation tips in mind to share your work with the clarity and confidence you need to connect to your audience.
Managing Conference Presentation Stage Fright
Conference presentation stage fright is very common. Here are some techniques to help you manage your nerves and deliver a great presentation.
Before and After Conference Checklists
Conference checklists are a great way to make sure you are prepared for a conference, get the most out of it while there, and remember to follow up.
Conference Participation When You Can't Attend
Meaningful conference participation from afar is absolutely possible. Here’s how to stay engaged even if you can’t attend.
Spark new worlds with your writing
Take the stress out of publishing and see why so many science and technology studies studies scholars trust Ideas on Fire to edit and index their books and articles.