Visiting Speaker Series

The Distinguished Speaker Series invites distinguished scholars to present their work in the history and philosophy of science. The Allan Franklin New Ideas Speaker Series invites scholars to present their new and exciting work in the history and philosophy of science. It is named in honor of Allan Franklin, for his decades of unparalleled contributions to the history and philosophy of science. Dr. Franklin is best known for his work on the methods of physics.

Schedule for AY 26/27:

  • Distinguished Speaker, Kathleen Akins (Simon-Fraser), TBA

  • Distinguished Speaker, Heather Douglas (Michigan State), TBA

  • February 17, 2027 at 3:30pm: Allan Franklin New Ideas Speaker Cameron Buckner (U of Florida), TBA

  • April 2, 2027 at 3:30pm: Allan Franklin New Ideas Speaker Karen Kovaka (UC, San Diego), TBA