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The Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) is a nonprofit, professional association.  It was founded in 1975 and now has an international membership of over 1200. 

The main purpose of 4S is to bring together those interested in understanding science, technology, and medicine, including the way they develop and interact with their social contexts. 

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Tokyo 2010--Registration Opens

The 35th 4S Annual Meeting will be held jointly with Japanese Society for Science and Technology Studies

August 25 – 29, 2010, Komaba I Campus, University of Tokyo

This is the first 4S annual meeting in Asia. 4S members will have a chance to experience, interact with, and understand the cultural diversity of Asia.

Meeting info page.

Registration is now open.

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Notes to and In Memory of Leigh

Donations welcomed to the Sempervirens Fund, a California redwoods conservation group. In the box “Memory of” write "Susan Leigh Star".