Michiel Bron
@michielbron.bsky.social
Energy historian | Postdoc Governance of the Future Energy Market Tilburg University | Treasurer Gewina | Board member De Windvogel | Posts Dutch & English
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the intro & most articles for the J Energy History special issue that @moneschleper.bsky.social @odinnmelsted.bsky.social & I edited have been out for ages, but I've delaying skeeting a summary of the whole issue until all the articles were up. which they now are! 1/x
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Journal of Energy History 2024/1 (No 12)
Black and Green? Environmental Histories of the Oil Industry
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August 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
the intro & most articles for the J Energy History special issue that @moneschleper.bsky.social @odinnmelsted.bsky.social & I edited have been out for ages, but I've delaying skeeting a summary of the whole issue until all the articles were up. which they now are! 1/x
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The oil and uranium industries always have been intertwined.
Berichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte published my new article on the shared history of uranium and oil geophysics in German, French and Canadian seemingly depleted boreholes. You can read the article (Open Access) here:
Berichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte published my new article on the shared history of uranium and oil geophysics in German, French and Canadian seemingly depleted boreholes. You can read the article (Open Access) here:
Transition in Residues: On Depleted Oil Wells, Radioactive Geophysics, and the Origins of the Twentieth Century's Energy Mix
The oil and uranium industries always have been intertwined. Both industries are inherently global and span an extensive geological history. The formation of uranium and oil deposits, and their event...
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June 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The oil and uranium industries always have been intertwined.
Berichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte published my new article on the shared history of uranium and oil geophysics in German, French and Canadian seemingly depleted boreholes. You can read the article (Open Access) here:
Berichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte published my new article on the shared history of uranium and oil geophysics in German, French and Canadian seemingly depleted boreholes. You can read the article (Open Access) here:
How does the collective agency of multiple individual actors shape energy transitions? Jelena Stankovic and I explore the use of Cohort Theory within the framework of an energy transition. The article is out now (Open Access) in the journal Energy Research & Social Science
The cohort effect in solar energy and nuclear power: unveiling collective agency in energy transitions
How does the collective agency of multiple individual actors shape energy transitions? This paper engages with the many, varying careers of petroleum …
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May 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM
How does the collective agency of multiple individual actors shape energy transitions? Jelena Stankovic and I explore the use of Cohort Theory within the framework of an energy transition. The article is out now (Open Access) in the journal Energy Research & Social Science
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Why is the #fossil fuel industry focusing on the development of #alternative energy? As the impact of #climate change becomes more visible, @michielbron.bsky.social reflects on lessons from the past and how we can guide the industry toward a more #sustainable future🌱
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April 7, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Why is the #fossil fuel industry focusing on the development of #alternative energy? As the impact of #climate change becomes more visible, @michielbron.bsky.social reflects on lessons from the past and how we can guide the industry toward a more #sustainable future🌱
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many thanks to @patrickmccray.bsky.social & Michael Gordin for editing, & @mxmcadam.bsky.social @ JHUP for publishing Greedy Science, an edited volume on science in the go-go '80s 1/x
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March 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
many thanks to @patrickmccray.bsky.social & Michael Gordin for editing, & @mxmcadam.bsky.social @ JHUP for publishing Greedy Science, an edited volume on science in the go-go '80s 1/x
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The researchers at @maastrichtu.bsky.social conduct important research on themes such as sustainability, quality of life, education and innovation, and Europe and globalization. In a new video series, some of our researchers talk about their diverse work www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/nl/onderzoek...
Onderzoek | Maastricht UniversityMaastricht UniversityMaastricht UniversityMaastricht University
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February 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The researchers at @maastrichtu.bsky.social conduct important research on themes such as sustainability, quality of life, education and innovation, and Europe and globalization. In a new video series, some of our researchers talk about their diverse work www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/nl/onderzoek...
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if you know of any promising undergraduates interested in getting a master's degree in an STS-related field, please point them toward the ESST (1-year) and CAST (2-year) programs. outstanding instructors, curriculum, fellow students & training for a PhD or many other careers.
We’re excited to announce the Rachel and Alan Wyatt #STS #Scholarship! Established by @sallywyatt.bsky.social in memory of her parents, it supports EU/EER students facing financial barriers in pursuing a master’s in ESST or CAST at FASoS.
Learn more & apply👉 tinyurl.com/38ncyay4
Learn more & apply👉 tinyurl.com/38ncyay4
February 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
if you know of any promising undergraduates interested in getting a master's degree in an STS-related field, please point them toward the ESST (1-year) and CAST (2-year) programs. outstanding instructors, curriculum, fellow students & training for a PhD or many other careers.
Collega's gezocht! @dewindvogel.bsky.social groeit hard en is opzoek naar vier nieuwe teamleden. De functies variëren van voorzitter tot directeur of projectmedewerker. Wil jij een bijdrage leveren aan een coöperatieve en duurzame energietransitie, solliciteer dan snel: windvogel.nl/vacatures/
Vacatures - De Windvogel
Bekijk onze vacatures! Nu staan er vacatures voor bouwer energiegemeenschappen (betaald) en voor de rol van voorzitter van onze vereniging.
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February 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Collega's gezocht! @dewindvogel.bsky.social groeit hard en is opzoek naar vier nieuwe teamleden. De functies variëren van voorzitter tot directeur of projectmedewerker. Wil jij een bijdrage leveren aan een coöperatieve en duurzame energietransitie, solliciteer dan snel: windvogel.nl/vacatures/
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Afgelopen week hielden we een extra ALV, om onze bestuursstructuur aan te passen. Zo kunnen we beter toezicht houden op al onze projecten en kunnen we beter contact houden met al onze leden. Lees het hele verslag terug op onze site!
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ALV stemt in met voorstel voor nieuwe bestuursstructuur - De Windvogel
Een extra ALV heeft ingestemd met een nieuwe bestuursstructuur van coöperatie De Windvogel.
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February 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Afgelopen week hielden we een extra ALV, om onze bestuursstructuur aan te passen. Zo kunnen we beter toezicht houden op al onze projecten en kunnen we beter contact houden met al onze leden. Lees het hele verslag terug op onze site!
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We're putting on a conference! "We" being me, @odinnmelsted.bsky.social & @michielbron.bsky.social as part of the Managing Scarcity project.
Workshop on Alternative Energy Histories
Dates: October 20-21, 2025
Location: Maastricht University
Abstracts due: April 4, 2025
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Workshop on Alternative Energy Histories
Dates: October 20-21, 2025
Location: Maastricht University
Abstracts due: April 4, 2025
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WAEH
Call for Papers Workshop on Alternative Energy Histories (WAEH): Scenarios and Transitions Organizers: Michiel Bron, Odinn Melsted, Cyrus Mody (Maastricht University) Venue: Maastricht University D…
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February 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We're putting on a conference! "We" being me, @odinnmelsted.bsky.social & @michielbron.bsky.social as part of the Managing Scarcity project.
Workshop on Alternative Energy Histories
Dates: October 20-21, 2025
Location: Maastricht University
Abstracts due: April 4, 2025
managingscarcity.com/waeh/
Workshop on Alternative Energy Histories
Dates: October 20-21, 2025
Location: Maastricht University
Abstracts due: April 4, 2025
managingscarcity.com/waeh/
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Very happy to see this #specialissue on #oilhist and #envhist out in the world: stm.cairn.info/journal-of-e....
With great articles by @renaudbecot.bsky.social, Reynaldo de los Reyes Patiño, @mattinbiglari.bsky.social, Randal L. Hall, Jelena Stanković, @michielbron.bsky.social, and Robert Lifset.
With great articles by @renaudbecot.bsky.social, Reynaldo de los Reyes Patiño, @mattinbiglari.bsky.social, Randal L. Hall, Jelena Stanković, @michielbron.bsky.social, and Robert Lifset.
Journal of Energy History 2024/1 (No 12)
Black and Green? Environmental Histories of the Oil Industry
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February 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Very happy to see this #specialissue on #oilhist and #envhist out in the world: stm.cairn.info/journal-of-e....
With great articles by @renaudbecot.bsky.social, Reynaldo de los Reyes Patiño, @mattinbiglari.bsky.social, Randal L. Hall, Jelena Stanković, @michielbron.bsky.social, and Robert Lifset.
With great articles by @renaudbecot.bsky.social, Reynaldo de los Reyes Patiño, @mattinbiglari.bsky.social, Randal L. Hall, Jelena Stanković, @michielbron.bsky.social, and Robert Lifset.
Tomorrow, I will defend my PhD dissertation "The Petro-Atom: A century of ubiquitous oil involvement in nuclear energy, 1895-1993" at Maastricht University (16.00 CET) @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social
January 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Tomorrow, I will defend my PhD dissertation "The Petro-Atom: A century of ubiquitous oil involvement in nuclear energy, 1895-1993" at Maastricht University (16.00 CET) @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social
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for those who would like to take their minds off of ... other things today, here's a thread on the oil spillovers special issue that I guest-edited at History+Technology:
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History and Technology
Oil Spillovers. Guest Editor: Cyrus Mody. Volume 40, Issue 3 of History and Technology
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January 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
for those who would like to take their minds off of ... other things today, here's a thread on the oil spillovers special issue that I guest-edited at History+Technology:
www.tandfonline.com/toc/ghat20/4...
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Mine and Maria Rentetzi’s new article „Radium Boxes“ on the early history of the transport of radioactive materials has just been published in the Medical Research Archives journal! This one was very fun to write and I am really happy with how it turned out! #histtech #histsci #histstm #nukesky
Radium Boxes: On the Early History of the Transportation of Radioactive materials
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December 5, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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The call for papers deadline for the next AIP Early-Career Conference has been extended to Dec. 1. This global conference is for students and early-career #histsci scholars in the history of the physical sciences. Aug. 4-9, 2025 in Salvador, Brazil. Travel assistance available! linktr.ee/aipecc
October 25, 2024 at 5:27 PM
The call for papers deadline for the next AIP Early-Career Conference has been extended to Dec. 1. This global conference is for students and early-career #histsci scholars in the history of the physical sciences. Aug. 4-9, 2025 in Salvador, Brazil. Travel assistance available! linktr.ee/aipecc
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The 'Conference on the History of Philosophy of Technology' Program @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social is available!
Keyotes by Xavier Guchet and Federica Buongiorno
More than 50 speakers, impressive range of topics. Registration open!
#Philtech #philsci #HOPOT #HOPOS
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Keyotes by Xavier Guchet and Federica Buongiorno
More than 50 speakers, impressive range of topics. Registration open!
#Philtech #philsci #HOPOT #HOPOS
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Program | Conference on the History of Philosophy of Technology
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September 30, 2024 at 6:15 AM
The 'Conference on the History of Philosophy of Technology' Program @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social is available!
Keyotes by Xavier Guchet and Federica Buongiorno
More than 50 speakers, impressive range of topics. Registration open!
#Philtech #philsci #HOPOT #HOPOS
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Keyotes by Xavier Guchet and Federica Buongiorno
More than 50 speakers, impressive range of topics. Registration open!
#Philtech #philsci #HOPOT #HOPOS
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Come work with me! I have a #PhD #vacancy for a cultural historian/historian of science/knowledge in my ERC CoG project PRESERVARE: vacatures.knaw.nl/job/Amsterda...
September 23, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Come work with me! I have a #PhD #vacancy for a cultural historian/historian of science/knowledge in my ERC CoG project PRESERVARE: vacatures.knaw.nl/job/Amsterda...
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interested in the history of the oil industry's involvement w/ various forms of alternative energy (esp. nuclear & geothermal) as well as with environmental governance? spend an hour w/ @odinnmelsted.bsky.social @moneschleper.bsky.social & me on kpft.org at noon today US Central Time/19:00 NL time
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September 23, 2024 at 1:43 PM
interested in the history of the oil industry's involvement w/ various forms of alternative energy (esp. nuclear & geothermal) as well as with environmental governance? spend an hour w/ @odinnmelsted.bsky.social @moneschleper.bsky.social & me on kpft.org at noon today US Central Time/19:00 NL time
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www.academictransfer.com/nl/345235/ph... A vacancy for a PhD position at Maastricht University, to work with @moneschleper.bsky.social, @blenormand.bsky.social and me. Spread the news!
PhD in the history of biological fieldwork and gender
Are you interested in doing a PhD on the history of biology, the environment, and gender? Are you able to work independently and in a team? Do you want to work at an international and interdisciplinar...
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September 17, 2024 at 10:29 AM
www.academictransfer.com/nl/345235/ph... A vacancy for a PhD position at Maastricht University, to work with @moneschleper.bsky.social, @blenormand.bsky.social and me. Spread the news!
For historians of science, medecine and/or universities: Gewina organises their binannual conference this june. This year's exiting theme will be "ecology and economy". To register and find more information on the program see www.gewina.nl/register-wou...
Register now! 10th Gewina Woudschoten Conference 2024
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May 11, 2024 at 3:12 PM
For historians of science, medecine and/or universities: Gewina organises their binannual conference this june. This year's exiting theme will be "ecology and economy". To register and find more information on the program see www.gewina.nl/register-wou...
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New 4y PhD position on 20C French philosophy of science and technology at @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social !
Supervised by Darian Meacham myself. #philsci #hopos #philtech
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Supervised by Darian Meacham myself. #philsci #hopos #philtech
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PhD position in Philosophy: 20th-Century French Philosophy of Science and Technology
PhD position in Philosophy: 20th-Century French Philosophy of Science and Technology
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April 25, 2024 at 9:36 AM
New 4y PhD position on 20C French philosophy of science and technology at @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social !
Supervised by Darian Meacham myself. #philsci #hopos #philtech
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Supervised by Darian Meacham myself. #philsci #hopos #philtech
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New review of Elizabeth Roehrlich's excellent "Inspectors for Peace: a History of the International Atomic Energy Agency" for H-Net
Check out Michiel Bron's review of Elizabeth Roehrlich's " Inspectors for Peace: A History of the International Atomic Energy Agency," published in 2022 by Johns Hopkins University Press; review now available on H-Net #envhist #envhum #energy #envtech #nuclear
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April 19, 2024 at 7:49 PM
New review of Elizabeth Roehrlich's excellent "Inspectors for Peace: a History of the International Atomic Energy Agency" for H-Net
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On Thursday the 14th of March (15.30), I will defend my PhD-dissertation: "The Politics of Big Science in a Small Country - The Moral Economy of the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (1980 - 2020)."
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February 28, 2024 at 5:46 AM
On Thursday the 14th of March (15.30), I will defend my PhD-dissertation: "The Politics of Big Science in a Small Country - The Moral Economy of the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (1980 - 2020)."
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inspiring special issue in HSR, with a contribution by @michielbron.bsky.social that will be of interest to energy historians (both those working on nuclear and oil), mining and commodity historians, and business historians (esp. those working on cartels, e.g., @pablo1981.bsky.social)
This week the Historical Social Research published a new wonderful special issue (OA) on the geographies of nuclear energy (edited by Alicia Gutting, Teva Meyer, Melanie Bah and Per Hogselius): www.gesis.org/en/hsr/curre...
49.1 - Geographies of Nuclear Energy – HSR
GESIS Leibniz Institut für Sozialwissenschaften
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February 27, 2024 at 12:39 PM
inspiring special issue in HSR, with a contribution by @michielbron.bsky.social that will be of interest to energy historians (both those working on nuclear and oil), mining and commodity historians, and business historians (esp. those working on cartels, e.g., @pablo1981.bsky.social)