Understanding measurement across disciplines
Measurement shapes how we understand the world, produce scientific knowledge, and make decisions.
The Society for the Study of Measurement (SSM) brings together scholars from philosophy, history, the natural and social sciences, and other fields to examine the foundations, methods, and consequences of measurement.
Founded in 2022, the Society provides an international forum for interdisciplinary dialogue on measurement in science and society.
Upcoming event
Online Summer Symposium · 2027
Measurement Heresies Old and New: Ancients, Patients, AI, and Human Agency
June 22–23, 2027 · 3:00–5:30 PM BST (GMT+1) · Free online event
Bringing together perspectives from philosophy, history, psychology, and other disciplines, this symposium explores historical and contemporary questions about measurement, human values, and agency, examining how measurement practices shape our understanding of the world.
Organized by Michele Luchetti and Rebecca L. Jackson, and co-hosted by the Measurement Lab at Durham University.
Connecting researchers across disciplines
Through international conferences, online symposia, and other scholarly activities, SSM provides opportunities for researchers to exchange ideas, develop collaborations, and explore questions about measurement that cross disciplinary boundaries.
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SSM welcomes researchers from all disciplines interested in measurement.
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