[Air-L] ASA Science Knowledge and Technology Section Anti-Racism awards due 3/15/24

[Firuzeh Shokooh Valle]

Hello,


The ASA Science Knowledge and Technology Section invites submissions to our
two Anti-Racism prizes, awarded by the section. Nominations are due on
*3/15/24*, and full details are available here
<https://asaskat.com/call-for-awards/>.



2024 Ida B. Wells-Troy Duster Award



The Science, Knowledge, and Technology Section invites nominations for
written scholarship that develops understanding of Black, African American,
or Indigenous intersections with science, knowledge, and technology in the
spirit of anti-racism. The award honors sociologist Troy Duster (past
President of ASA, and mentor to many), and his pathbreaking grandmother Ida
B. Wells. Priority will be given to work that, in the tradition of both
Wells and Duster, involves pioneering investigation of neglected areas of
social injustice. To encourage career development among junior scholars,
who are otherwise disadvantaged as applicants for such awards, preference
will be given to applicants who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color
(BIPOC) and located in non-tenure track positions. Eligible works include
work in progress and published articles and chapters of no more than 10,000
words. While this is not a book award, single chapters of a monograph or in
an edited volume may be considered. The published works must have
publication dates of no more than two years prior to award year (2022 for
the 2024 award). The Wells-Duster Award comes with a $500 prize.



The nominating statement should include a brief description of the written
work that (a) describes the paper, article, or chapter; (b) summarizes how
it develops an understanding of Black, African American or Indigenous
intersections with STS; and (c) what makes it a pioneering investigation of
a neglected area of social injustice. The statement should also briefly
describe the nominee’s current position and whether they are BIPOC. Please
send nominated work and a brief nominating statement in one PDF document,
via email, to Emily Vasquez (eev at uic.edu), Chair of the Anti-Racism in SKAT
Committee.



SKAT welcomes nominations (including self-nominations) for this award from
people who are not currently SKAT (or ASA) members. The award will come
with membership in ASA and the SKAT section if the selected recipient is
not currently a member. Self-nominations are especially encouraged from
students, postdoctoral scholars, and those in contingent or short-term
academic positions. Nominees may put forward their work for consideration
for this award and for any of the other SKAT awards at the same time.





2024 Emancipatory Practice Award



The Science, Knowledge, and Technology Section invites nominations for the
Emancipatory Practice in SKAT Award, which recognizes the often-hidden
contributions of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to the
pursuit of anti-racist social change, either by supporting BIPOC
communities within our subfield or by supporting broader public engagement
with SKAT knowledge and principles. Nominations are welcome for creative
contributions and work not traditionally recognized in the academy,
including mentoring, public engagement through social media/blogs, activist
leadership, artistic works including films, and social justice curriculum
development.



The emancipatory practice award will alternate between non-academic and
academic recipients. In even years, nominees should be non-academic, and in
odd years, they should be academic. Because this is a call for 2024, the
committee invites non-academic nominees. Collective contributions should
identify 1-2 leaders to receive the award. In addition to identifying as
BIPOC, nominees may be at any career stage or location inside or outside
academia. The Emancipatory Practice award comes with a $250 prize. SKAT
welcomes nominations for this award of people who are not currently SKAT
(or ASA) members. The award will come with membership in ASA and the SKAT
section as appropriate if the selected recipient is not currently a member.



Nomination letters should name a person who identifies as BIPOC and
describe the relevant contribution the nominee has made, specifying how the
contribution supports BIPOC communities in SKAT or has implications for
public engagement with SKAT knowledge in the spirit of anti-racism.
Nomination letters should be no more than 2 single-space pages in length,
and if relevant, the nomination letter should include a link to a website,
blog, or other social media platform.



Nominations should be email to Emily Vasquez (eev at uic.edu), Chair of the
Anti-Racism in SKAT Committee. Please include the contact information of
the nominator for potential follow-up. Self-nominations are welcome. SKAT
welcomes nominations for this award from people who are not currently SKAT
(or ASA) members.

-- 
Firuzeh Shokooh Valle