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Matthew S. Wiseman @matthewswiseman.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Have some free time over the next two days? Attend the 2026 virtual conference of the Canadian Society for the History of Medicine (CSHM/SCHM)! I had the pleasure of organizing the conference and building the online platform with a fantastic group of colleagues. event.fourwaves.com/cshm-schm-20...

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CSHM 2026 Conference | The History of Caring and Curing

Join CSHM 2026 Conference | The History of Caring and Curing, May 20-22, 2026. Learn more on Fourwaves.

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Daniella M. @farsouthhistory.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Check out Paul Landsberg's review of Matthew S. Wiseman's "Frontier Science: Northern Canada, Military Research, and the Cold War, 1945-1970," published in 2024 by University of Toronto Press; review now available @hnetreviews.bsky.social #envhist #envhum #histsci www.h-net.org/reviews/show...

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NiCHE Canada @nichecanada.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

ICYMI: "Americans and Britons believed that Canadians were natural experts on the North; Canadian military and civilian officials funded arctic science to make it so." - @tinaadcock.bsky.social niche-canada.org/2025/12/10/r... #envhist #histsci #militarhistory #cdnhist #bookreview

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Review of Wiseman, Frontier Science

Military-funded Cold War research in northern Canada advanced defence aims, exploited Indigenous lands and peoples, and shaped misguided southern claims to Arctic expertise.

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Jeff Noakes @jeffnoakes.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

As John says, the deadline for abstracts is January 1, and we're looking forward to your submissions! This volume will explore how ethics can be re-engaged as a living, contested, and transformative force in the study of conflict. More information is available through the link:

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Call for Chapters - Ethical Conflict Studies Volume.pdf

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Matthew S. Wiseman @matthewswiseman.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Such a pleasant gift to receive just before the holidays. Absolutely taken aback to read a review of my book written by one of the leading scholars in the field of northern history and a champion of academic scholarship. Thank you, Ken Coates, for your deep and meaningful reflections on my book.

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Daniella M. @farsouthhistory.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Are you looking to read read a new book over the winter break?! (and then send me a review afterwards? 😀) Check out this amazing list of books that I have available to review for H-Environment! #envhist #envhum #ecocrit #aghist #landscape #conservation #anthropocene docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Books Available to review for H-Environment

Books Available for Review for H-Environment Below are the books currently available for review for H-Environment. Interested in reviewing one? Please email me at dmccahey@uci.edu. If we haven’t met,...

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Matthew S. Wiseman @matthewswiseman.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Such a great review that covers and critiques my entire book. The insights are worth reflecting on for current and future histories of the Cold War sciences in Canada and beyond. Thanks very much for the platform @nichecanada.bsky.social and the review @tinaadcock.bsky.social

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Matthew S. Wiseman @matthewswiseman.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

A real pleasure speaking with @theseangraham.bsky.social about the history of military R&D and medical research ethics in post-1945 Canada. More in the book, Frontier Science, but a good intro to the topic for all those interested.

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Matthew S. Wiseman @matthewswiseman.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

“Frontier Science is a necessary and timely addition to the bookcases of those interested in histories of extreme environments, Cold War science, and modern Canada.” — Very pleased to read this encouraging and well-rounded review of my book by @farsouthhistory.bsky.social!

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Matthew S. Wiseman @matthewswiseman.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Excited to share that I’ll be in Ottawa and speaking @carleton.ca as part of the 2025 Shannon Lectures on Oct. 6th. My talk will focus on the history of medical research ethics in Canada during the Cold War and will draw on recent research. Details and registration: carleton.ca/history/shan...

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Matthew S. Wiseman @matthewswiseman.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Glad to see my work on this important historical episode of the Cold War sciences in Canada spotlighted here. Thanks to Isabel Campbell and everyone @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social for supporting the original research project, and to @thewalrus.ca for the platform to share this chapter excerpt.

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Matthew S. Wiseman @matthewswiseman.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Thanks for sharing! I’ll take this as a reminder to read and revisit Riley’s work again for its many useful and important insights.

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Matthew S. Wiseman @matthewswiseman.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Endlessly thankful for this thorough and thoughtful engagement with my work! Thank you so much @farsouthhistory.bsky.social for reading and reviewing Frontier Science — your insights and reflections on polar science, the Cold War, and historical knowledge describe the book in so many new ways!

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Matthew S. Wiseman @matthewswiseman.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Absolutely thrilled and incredibly honoured to see my book nominated among such an amazing group of peers! This list is a testament to the geographic and thematic breadth of current scholarship in Canadian History, and we all are fortunate for the work and commitment of the entire community! WOW!

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Canadian Historical Association | Société historique du Canada @cndhistassoc.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Are you attending the CHA's annual conference? Are you willing to chair a session? If so, please contact Caroline Durand, Chair of the 2025 Program Committee, at carolinedurand@trentu.ca. #cdnhist #congressh

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AMS Healthcare @amshealthcare.ca · 12/03/2025

We're proud to announce the 9th Hannah Chair! Co-funded with the J&W Murphy Foundation, the Roper-Hannah Chair at @dalhousieu.bsky.social and University of King’s College expands our national network and will advance research in health equity, ethics, and history. buff.ly/6k9UNGn

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Warwick Anderson @wombatscholar.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

This looks promising! Wonderful to see reference to 'the indispensable tools of critical historical analysis'! And to 'health equity' and the deficiencies of Eurocentrism. Such a contrast to south of the border! #histmed #histstm #STS @aahmhistmed.bsky.social @sshmedicine.bsky.social

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Announcing the Roper-Hannah Chair in the History of Healthcare and Health Equity

King's & Dalhousie announce the creation of the Roper-Hannah Chair in the History of Healthcare and Health Equity to explore medical humanities.

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Canadian Historical Association | Société historique du Canada @cndhistassoc.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Library and Archives Canada is requesting feedback on its services via a public survey. Deadline: February 14, 2025. #cdnhist #library #archives ca1se.voxco.com/SE/264/LAC-S...

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Matthew S. Wiseman @matthewswiseman.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Such a wonderful surprise to learn that my book, Frontier Science, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Wilson Book Prize. It’s an honour to be nominated alongside two important, impressive, and widely read books on Canadian history. Please read more about the others! www.instagram.com/p/DFf-vH0P7u...

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Melinda Baldwin @mbaldwin.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Fellow #histSTM scholars! The "Essays and Reviews" section of Historical Studies in the Natural Sciences (@hsnatsci.bsky.social) is looking for contributors to a February 2026 special section on "Historical Practices." More information in this Call for Proposals + in this thread. (1/?)

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February 2026 Special Section: “Historical Practices”
Historical Studies in the Natural Sciences
Section Editors: Melinda Baldwin and Brigid Vance

The “Essays & Reviews” editors of Historical Studies in the Natural Sciences are seeking proposals for short essays on “Historical Practices” as part of a special section to run in February 2026.

We are looking for authors of recent monographs or other substantial research projects on the history of science (published/released in 2018 or later) to reflect on the historical work that led to their final product. This could include, but is not limited to: the research methods you used; languages or techniques you had to master to finish the project; how you thought about your engagement with the historiography; your approach to writing; decisions about how to present and release non-monograph works; how the project changed as you worked on it.

Essays should be roughly 800-1000 words in length. Drafts of essays need to be submitted by August 1, 2025 in order to meet February publication deadlines.

Short proposals can be emailed directly to the section editors, and should include:
1) The title and publication information of your book or project
2) A one-sentence articulation of the project’s central argument or contribution
3) The geographical region treated in the book/project
4) The temporal period treated in the book/project
5) The major research methods employed in the project (archival research, oral histories, engagement with physical artifacts and material culture, etc.)

Send proposals or queries to Melinda Baldwin (mbaldwin@umd.edu) and Brigid Vance (brigid.e.vance@lawrence.edu). We will choose proposals with the goal of achieving broad geographical, temporal, and topical coverage. Early career scholars who have recently published a first book-length work are especially encouraged to send proposals, as are scholars outside of academia.

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Cassandra Good @cgoodhistorian.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Fellow #academicsky profs working on syllabi & looking for assignments that AI can't complete--check out my book hunt assignment. Students have to search for & check out a book from the library. It was a hit with my survey course this fall! /1 cassandragoodhistorian.com/2024/11/12/t... 🗃️

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The Book Hunt Assignment

This semester, I knew I wanted to swap out the short primary source analysis papers I’d been using in my US History to 1877 survey class. First, it was challenging to prevent AI cheating (whi…

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Matthew S. Wiseman @matthewswiseman.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Thanks very much for reading my book @farsouthhistory.bsky.social! I hope you enjoy it! I’m reading “Her Space, Her Time” by Shohini Ghose, who recounts the contributions of many trailblazing women scientists in physics and astronomy. www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/697266...

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Her Space, Her Time by Shohini Ghose | Penguin Random House Canada

WINNER OF THE 2023 SCIENCE WRITERS AND COMMUNICATORS OF CANADA BOOK AWARD"A vital, intimate chronicle of the indomitable women science pioneers who fought to better understand the universe." —Chris Ha...

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John William Sutcliffe IV, Ph.D. @nuclearhistory.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I've built a Nuclear History starter pack for those who work in or adjacent to the field, or who want to learn more: go.bsky.app/FiqXGvQ Want to be added? Send me a message! #nuclearhistory #coldwar #history #nuclear

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Nuclear History Starter Pack

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David, just David @coldwarhost.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Cold War Historians...not at all thorough or complete so pleae make suggestions or ask to be added! go.bsky.app/NAWTQUp

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

There's lots of buzz about scientists on #bluesky! Don't forget to make room for the medical and science historians, too! Here's my #starterpack of some awesome people (and institutes). From medieval astrolabes to Victorian corsets, radium soap, and beyond! I got you covered. go.bsky.app/3DuVT6Z

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Matthew S. Wiseman @matthewswiseman.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Recently had the opportunity to discuss my latest book and military science in northern Canada during the Cold War. The video is now available. Gratitude to the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada and an engaging audience! youtu.be/ffnFmqIiCbM?...

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Fear and Fatigue: Fort Churchill & Canada's Arctic Soldiers in the Early Cold War | Matthew Wiseman

YouTube video by Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada

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