Jessica Pfeifer, associate professor of philosophy, has been selected as the Executive Secretary and Treasurer of the Philosophy of Science Association (PSA).
The mission of the PSA is to promote research, teaching, and discussion of issues within the philosophy of science from diverse viewpoints. Pfeifer is interested particularly in improving the PSA’s institutional memory, facilitating the mentoring of philosophers of science at the start of their careers, and making the scientific community and the general public aware of the philosophy of science and its value in public discourse.
Pfeifer has published papers in a range of topics in philosophy of science, and co-edited, with Sahotra Sarkar, The Philosophy of Science: An Encyclopedia, Vols. 1 & 2 (Routledge, 2006). She has already assumed several of the jobs of the PSA Executive Secretary and Treasurer, and will soon assume all the duties of the position.
This appointment was made possible by generous financial support and co-sponsorship by UMBC and CAHSS.
Tags: CAHSS, Philosophy
