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Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science

By interrogating the assumptions and evidence behind scientific models and characterizing the diversity of scientific practices, we advance our understanding of how the sciences work and decipher what kinds of answers they deliver.

Biological Interest Group April 20, 2018

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Announcing the Consortium for Advancing a Science of Purpose

The Consortium for Advancing a Science of Purpose (CASP) is a scalable, virtual community that operates as a novel research facilitator.

Sofia Aronson wins inaugural undergraduate Grover Maxwell Memorial Prize for excellence in Philosophy of Science

Congratulations, Sofia!

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2026 Giere Memorial Lecture recording available

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"Cyclones, Forecasts, and Uncertainty: How Model-Ensembles Can Be an Effective Guide to Anticipatory Action"

Applications invited for three-year postdoctoral position

Part of a new grant-funded project

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Meet Postdoctoral Fellow Jasmin Özel

Postdoctoral Fellow Jasmin Özel joined the Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science (MCPS) in fall ‘25.