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Association for the Rhetoric of Science, Technology, and Medicine

an independent scholarly organization that promotes rhetorical scholarship and facilitates networking across disciplines and institutions.

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  • ARSTM Preconference @ NCA 2024: Call for Papers

    Method/ology in the Rhetoric of Science, Technology and Medicine: The Association for the Rhetoric of Science, Technology, and Medicine (ARSTM) calls for submissions for the annual NCA preconference, to be held on November 20th, 2024.  In 2024, the ARSTM preconference will focus on research method/ology.  Research methods in the rhetoric of science, technology and medicine…

  • ARSTM@NCA 2024 CFP

    ASSOCIATION FOR THE RHETORIC OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND MEDICINE The Association for the Rhetoric of Science, Technology, and Medicine (ARSTM) invites submission of individual papers, paper sessions, and panel discussions for the 2024 NCA convention. We invite submissions that respond to the convention theme—Communication for Greater Regard—as it pertains to the rhetoric of science, technology, and…

  • Announcing the winner of the 2022 ARSTM Book Award!

    The ARSTM Book Award Committee is pleased to announce the winner of the 2022 ARSTM Book Award: What It Feels Like: Visceral Rhetoric and the Politics of Rape Culture by Stephanie R. Larson (Pennsylvania State University Press, 2021).  What it Feels Like is a stunning act of feminist reclamation that invites rhetorical scholars of science, technology, and medicine…

  • Schedule of ARSTM@NCA Sponsored Sessions

    As usual, we have a fantastic set of ARSTM-sponsored sessions scheduled for the main NCA conference (Thursday, 11/17 – Sunday, 11/20). You can find all the ARSTM-sponsored panel information on the NCA Convention Central program. For your convenience, we’ve also made you the attached PDF program highlighting the ARSTM sessions. If you are going to New…

  • Announcing the ARSTM Article of the Year!

    The ARSTM Article of the Year Award Committee is pleased to announce that the winner and honorable mentions for 2022. Please join us for the presentation of the award at the ARSTM’s virtual business meeting during the National Communication Association conference on Monday, November 14th, 2022 (time TBA). Special thanks to this year’s ARSTM Article of…

  • ARSTM Election Nominations, Membership, & Virtual Mentoring Hour

    Leadership Elections  It’s time to elect new leadership! As a small organization, ARSTM relies on an active, enthusiastic, and collegial officer group. Service loads are reasonable with most positions normally requiring under 40 hours per year; the President normally has a more significant commitment, and those nominated should be able to serve actively in that…