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ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 234 (August 2026) is now online

We are pleased to announce that the New ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 234 (August 2026) is now available.

This issue features a wide range of content from across the ICOHTEC community, including the President’s Letter, recollections of the ICOHTEC Jazz Group and Jazz Nights by Anthony (Tony) N. Stranges, an interview with Magdalena Zdrodowska, and a remembrance of Hans-Joachim Braun (1943–2026).

Readers will also find updates on the ICOHTEC Annual Meeting 2026, the call for the new Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board members of ICON, membership information, a new book by Jorg Matthias Determann, archival material from the ICOHTEC Newsletter, and a curated selection of recent publications, calls, events, and news of interest.

Read the full issue via the ICOHTEC Newsletter page:
https://www.icohtec.org/w-publications/

ICOHTEC 2026 Final Conference Programme is now available

The final programme of the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting is now available.

ICOHTEC 2026 will take place in Alexandroupolis, Greece, from 8 to 11 October 2026, under the theme “Engaging the History of Technology: Bridging Disciplines and Perspectives for Global Challenges.”

The conference will open on Thursday, 8 October, with the Opening Ceremony, the Kranzberg Lecture by Dr Irina Gouzévitch, and the award ceremonies for the Maurice Daumas Prize and the Turriano ICOHTEC Prize.

The academic programme on Friday and Saturday brings together a wide range of panels and roundtables addressing technology, society, environment, knowledge, infrastructures, heritage, mobility, communication, energy and many other areas of the history of technology. The programme also includes the ICOHTEC Executive Committee Meeting and General Assembly.

The meeting will conclude with a farewell party on Saturday evening, followed by an optional excursion to the Thracian countryside on Sunday. Special guided tours of the Ethnological Museum of Thrace will also be available during the conference.

Consult the final programme and full conference information on the ICOHTEC Annual Meeting page:

https://www.icohtec.org/w-annual-meeting/

Historian Position at IEEE

IEEE is seeking a Historian to join its History & Heritage team.

Reporting to the Director of Heritage Programs, the Historian will conduct independent historical research, create accessible content for public and academic audiences, and oversee key heritage initiatives under minimal supervision. The position combines historical research, content development, programme management, and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

– conducting independent research and producing engaging historical content for public outreach, educational initiatives, articles, and conference presentations;
– overseeing day-to-day operations for assigned heritage initiatives, including exhibit design, curation, circulation, and coordination with exhibit development vendors for the IEEE Global Museum;
– contributing to organizational newsletters, fostering relationships within the professional history community, and supporting committee and volunteer engagement.

Applicants should hold a Master’s or other advanced degree in history, education, public history/museology, archival science, or a related field. A Ph.D. in one of these fields is preferred. IEEE requires 4–7 years of postgraduate experience in a related field; 7–10 years are preferred. MA and Ph.D. degrees count as experience.

IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization, dedicated to advancing technology, computing, and electrical engineering for the benefit of humanity. Its History & Heritage team works with the IEEE History Committee to preserve and share the history of IEEE, its members, their industries and professions, and related technologies.

Applications are accepted immediately and will remain open until the position is filled.

For more information and to apply, please visit:
Careers at IEEE: https://ieee.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=260291

Call for Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members of ICON

Deadline: October 1, 2026

ICOHTEC invites expressions of interest for the positions of Editor-in-Chief, Book Review Editor, and Assistant Editor / Editorial Board Member of ICON: Journal of the International Committee for the History of Technology.

Full call below.

Call for Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members of ICON: Journal of the International Committee for the History of Technology (ICOHTEC)

ICOHTEC invites expressions of interest for the following positions:

· Editor-in-Chief of ICON
· Book Review Editor
· Assistant Editor / Editorial Board Member

ICON is the biannual journal of ICOHTEC, founded in 1995. It publishes essays, research articles, research briefs, review essays, and book reviews on all aspects and periods of the history of technology by members and non-members alike. It devotes special attention to the discussion of technologies in their socio-economic and cultural settings.

ICOHTEC seeks an Editor-in-Chief with interest and a vision for strengthening the journal’s intellectual profile, visibility, readership, and accessibility. In addition, we seek editorial board members to assist the Editor-in-Chief in the journal’s work.

The Role

The Editor-in-Chief will provide academic leadership for ICON and work closely with the Editorial Board, the ICOHTEC Executive Committee, authors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Key responsibilities include:

· Providing strategic direction for the journal. Ideas for increasing accessibility, financial feasibility, and global participation are particularly encouraged.
· Managing manuscript submissions and overseeing the peer-review process.
· Appointing and working with associate editors, editorial board members, and reviewers, as appropriate.
· Exploring ways to make the journal more accessible and engaging for readers, including open-access publishing and thematic issues.
· Promoting geographical, methodological, and thematic diversity.

The appointment will be for a period of four years, or as otherwise determined, beginning in January 2027.

The Editor-in-Chief will work in collaboration with the ICOHTEC Executive Committee and the journal’s Editorial Board. Details regarding editorial support and resources will be discussed with interested candidates.

Application

Applicants are invited to submit a brief statement outlining:

· Their vision for the future of ICON, particularly ideas for increasing readership, visibility, and accessibility.
· Strategies for attracting interesting submissions.
· Any proposed editorial team structure.

Applications and informal enquiries should be sent to secretary-general@icohtec.org by October 1, 2026.

Call for Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members of ICON

ICOHTEC invites expressions of interest for the positions of Editor-in-Chief, Book Review Editor, and Assistant Editor / Editorial Board Member of ICON, the Journal of the International Committee for the History of Technology.

The appointment of the Editor-in-Chief will begin in January 2027. Applications and informal enquiries should be sent to secretary-general@icohtec.org by October 1, 2026.

Full call below.

Call for Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members of ICON: Journal of the International Committee for the History of Technology (ICOHTEC)

ICOHTEC invites expressions of interest for the following positions:

· Editor-in-Chief of ICON
· Book Review Editor
· Assistant Editor / Editorial Board Member

ICON is the biannual journal of ICOHTEC, founded in 1995. It publishes essays, research articles, research briefs, review essays, and book reviews on all aspects and periods of the history of technology by members and non-members alike. It devotes special attention to the discussion of technologies in their socio-economic and cultural settings.

ICOHTEC seeks an Editor-in-Chief with interest and a vision for strengthening the journal’s intellectual profile, visibility, readership, and accessibility. In addition, we seek editorial board members to assist the Editor-in-Chief in the journal’s work.

The Role

The Editor-in-Chief will provide academic leadership for ICON and work closely with the Editorial Board, the ICOHTEC Executive Committee, authors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Key responsibilities include:

· Providing strategic direction for the journal. Ideas for increasing accessibility, financial feasibility, and global participation are particularly encouraged.
· Managing manuscript submissions and overseeing the peer-review process.
· Appointing and working with associate editors, editorial board members, and reviewers, as appropriate.
· Exploring ways to make the journal more accessible and engaging for readers, including open-access publishing and thematic issues.
· Promoting geographical, methodological, and thematic diversity.

The appointment will be for a period of four years, or as otherwise determined, beginning in January 2027.

The Editor-in-Chief will work in collaboration with the ICOHTEC Executive Committee and the journal’s Editorial Board. Details regarding editorial support and resources will be discussed with interested candidates.

Application

Applicants are invited to submit a brief statement outlining:

· Their vision for the future of ICON, particularly ideas for increasing readership, visibility, and accessibility.
· Strategies for attracting interesting submissions.
· Any proposed editorial team structure.

Applications and informal enquiries should be sent to secretary-general@icohtec.org by October 1, 2026.

Hans-Joachim Braun (1943–2026)

Dear ICOHTECians,

We have to announce very sad news: our Past President and Honorary Member Hans-Joachim Braun (Hamburg) has passed away.

He attended ICOHTEC symposia since the late 1970s, served as Secretary General of ICOHTEC for a long period, was a member of ICON’s Editorial Board, and was ICOHTEC President from 2005 to 2009.

To mention just two examples of why ICOHTEC would be a different society without him: he was involved in creating our peer-reviewed journal ICON and established ICOHTEC’s jazz band together with Susan Schmidt Horning, Anthony Stranges, and Jim Williams.

Our friend and colleague, a great researcher of military matters, was also passionate about music and football, especially the Barcelona sports club.

From 1982 to 2008, Braun held the Chair of Modern Social, Economic and Technological History at Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg. He also conducted research and taught at Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and was a visiting scholar at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.

We deeply miss Hans; an obituary will follow.

Stefan Poser
Past President of ICOHTEC

Nelson Arellano Escudero
President of ICOHTEC

ICOHTEC 2026 Draft Programme is now available

The draft programme of the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting is now available.

ICOHTEC 2026 will take place in Alexandroupolis, Greece, from 8 to 11 October 2026, under the theme “Engaging the History of Technology: Bridging Disciplines and Perspectives for Global Challenges”.

The programme includes the opening ceremony, keynote lecture, award ceremonies, parallel panels, roundtables, the ICOHTEC General Assembly, closing remarks, social events, and optional visits and excursions in Alexandroupolis and Thrace.

The ICOHTEC Annual Meeting page has also been updated with the latest information and links.

ICOHTEC Annual Meeting page:
https://www.icohtec.org/w-annual-meeting/

Official conference website:
https://icohtec2026.hs.duth.gr/

The draft programme is attached below.
ICOHTEC2026_DUTH_draft

ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 233 (July 2026) is now online

We are pleased to announce that ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 233 (July 2026) is now available.

This issue includes the draft programme of the ICOHTEC Annual Meeting 2026, an interview with Jan Hua-Henning, updates on ICOHTEC membership, a look at the Newsletter’s cover-page archival item and past issues, and a special “One Year On” feature celebrating the new ICOHTEC Newsletter.

Readers will also find featured events, including the 2nd International Conference “The History of the Philosophy of Technology”, the updated call for proposals for the SHOT Annual Meeting 2026, and news of the book Cycling Cities: The Teheran Experience by Kazem Afradi and Ruth Oldenziel.

Read the full issue via the ICOHTEC Newsletter page:
https://www.icohtec.org/w-publications/

ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 232 (June 2026) is now online

We are pleased to announce the publication of ICOHTEC Newsletter No. 232 (June 2026).

This new issue includes ICOHTEC news, the results of the 2026 Maurice Daumas Prize, updates on the 53rd ICOHTEC Annual Meeting in Alexandroupolis, news from ICON, recent publications, featured events, calls for papers, and funding and job opportunities for the history of technology community.

Read the full issue via the ICOHTEC Publications/Newsletter page:
https://www.icohtec.org/w-publications/

ICOHTEC announces the 2026 Maurice Daumas Article Prize

ICOHTEC is pleased to announce that the 2026 Maurice Daumas Article Prize has been awarded to Boyd Ruamcharoen for the article “Tropicalizing the Portable Radio: Electronics and the U.S. Military’s Battle against Fungi in the Pacific War,” published in Technology and Culture.

The Prize Committee praised the article for its rich analysis of the use of radio and other electronic devices by the U.S. Army in tropical environments during the Second World War, and for its contribution to the history of electronics miniaturisation and the study of the “tropicalisation” of technology.

The Committee also awarded a Diploma to Hyeok Hweon Kang for the article “Global History and the Measures of Early Modern Technology: Europe, East Asia, and the Case of Smoothbore Ballistics,” published in the Journal of World History.

Read the full announcement on the Maurice Daumas Prize page:
https://www.icohtec.org/prizes/maurice-daumas-prize/