Summer Programs in Philosophy for Undergraduates, 2016
Organized by Russell Marcus, Hamilton College. Additions/corrections are welcome: Email me
See also my list of Conferences and Journals for undergraduates in philosophy and these resources for students.
| Program | Location | Application Deadline | Program Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Program for Women in Philosophy | University of California, San Diego | March 1, 2016 | June 20 - July 1 | SPWP is a two-week program for undergraduate women in philosophy hosted by the UC San Diego Philosophy Department, featuring two philosophy seminar courses taught by visiting faculty, along with a variety of workshops taught by visiting and UC San Diego faculty and graduate students, all geared towards providing an engaging philosophical learning experience and helpful preparation for applying to and succeeding at graduate school in philosophy and beyond. Students admitted to SPWP will have their transportation costs reimbursed (up to $500), will be provided with housing and meals, will have all reading materials needed for coursework provided electronically, and will receive a $200 allowance for incidentals during their visit. Featuring Connie Rosati (Arizona) and Sondra Bacharach (Victoria-Wellington). |
| Summer School on Mathematical Philosophy for Female Students | Munich, Germany | March 1, 2016 | July 24 to July, 2016 | Since women are significantly underrepresented in philosophy generally and in formal philosophy in particular, this summer school is aimed at encouraging women to engage with mathematical methods and apply them to philosophical problems. This year the focus of the summer school will be to provide an infrastructure for developing expertise in formal approaches used in (1) philosophy of physics, (2) philosophy of biology and social science, and (3) epistemic logic and philosophy of cognition. The summer school will offer the opportunity for study in an informal setting, lively debate, and for the development of a network with students and professors interested in the application of formal methods in philosophy of science. Finally, being located at the MCMP, the summer school will also provide a stimulating and interdisciplinary environment for meeting like-minded philosophers. |
| Philosophy in an Inclusive Key Summer Institute (PIKSI) - Rock | Penn State | March 21, 2016 | June 13–June 22, 2015 | PIKSI summer institutes are designed to encourage undergraduates from underrepresented groups to consider future study of philosophy. Undergraduates and recent graduates from underrepresented groups such as women, African Americans, Chicano/as and Latino/as, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, LGBTs, economically disadvantaged communities, and people with disabilities are urged to apply. Transportation and lodging are provided; stipends are awarded to all. |
| Philosophy in an Inclusive Key Summer Institute (PIKSI) - Boston | MIT | March 21, 2016 | July 17-23, 2016 | PIKSI summer institutes are designed to encourage undergraduates from underrepresented groups to consider future study of philosophy. Undergraduates and recent graduates from underrepresented groups such as women, African Americans, Chicano/as and Latino/as, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, LGBTs, economically disadvantaged communities, and people with disabilities are urged to apply. Transportation and lodging are provided; stipends are awarded to all. |
| Carnegie Mellon Summer School in Logic and Formal Epistemology | Carnegie Mellon | March 18, 2016 | June 6 - June 24, 2016 | In 2016, the Department of Philosophy at Carnegie Mellon University will hold a three-week summer school in logic and formal epistemology for promising undergraduates in philosophy, mathematics, computer science, linguistics, economics, and other sciences. The goals are to: introduce promising students to cross-disciplinary fields of research at an early stage in their career; and forge lasting links between the various disciplines. |
| The Summer Immersion Program in Philosophy at Brown University | Brown | April 15, 2015 | July 17 - July 30, 2016 | SIPP@Brown is a two week residential program for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in philosophy and who are members of groups that traditionally have been underrepresented in the field. In 2016 the program will run from July 17 to July 30.* During the program, participants will attend two daily seminars: The Philosophy of Time, taught by Nina Emery, and Global Justice, taught by David Estlund. They will also participate in regular social and educational activities arranged by the Brown Department of Philosophy, and in the SIPP@Brown Conference on June 29. Participants can expect to leave the program with a better understanding of what graduate school in philosophy is like and how to prepare applications for both MA and PhD programs. |
| UMass Dartmouth Summer Program for Diversity: Logic | UMass Dartmouth | April 18, 2016 | May 22-28, 2016 | Undergraduates from underrepresented groups are invited to study the logic and logical arguments surrounding paradoxes at UMass Dartmouth for one week in the summer of 2016. There is a competitive application process for this Summer Program, and we will accept 10 students. Transportation to and from UMass Dartmouth (up to $500 USD), as well as room and board are provided. A modest stipend is awarded to each participant. By participating in this supportive program, undergraduates study logic in an inclusive setting and learn that there is a place for them in the field and that they have something valuable to offer the discipline |
| Colorado Summer Seminar in Philosophy | University of Colorado, Boulder | Review begins on April 1, 2016 | July 18th-August 5th | The Seminar is intended for outstanding undergraduates who are considering graduate school in philosophy. The aim is to introduce students to the atmosphere of a graduate-level seminar, giving participants a chance to explore and sharpen their philosophical abilities before they commit to a graduate program. Topic: Paradoxes and Puzzles. Featuring special sessions taught by: Douglas MacLean (North Carolina, Chapel Hill) Elinor Mason (Edinburgh) Susan Wolf (North Carolina, Chapel Hill) |
| Rutgers Summer Institute for Diversity in Philosophy | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | May 9, 2015 | July 10 – July 17, 2015 | This seven day program is designed to introduce undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds to the various areas of specialization within the discipline of philosophy, give students a better idea of what graduate studies in philosophy is about, and explore various views about what it means to be a professional philosopher. Up to fifteen students will be given the opportunity to interact in formal and informal settings with a group of talented graduate students and distinguished faculty members from a number of universities. |
Rutgers also has the North American Summer School on Logic, Language, and Information (NASSLLI), which is geared towards graduate students and advanced undergraduate students in fields such as Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Linguistics, and Philosophy. Instructors are senior researchers who have helped to found and advance the research in these fields, as well as junior researchers helping to expand upon previous work and shape new directions of these fields. One of the strongest aspects of NASSLLI is an excitement about interdisciplinary research that brings people across these fields together.
Past Summers: 2015