Science, Technology and Society Program

Director: Janet Gray;

Steering Committee: David Justin Esteban (Biology), Janet Gray (Psychology), M. Mark (English), Robert E. McAulay (Sociology), Marque-Luisa Miringoff (Sociology), José Perillán (Physics and Astronomy), Nancy Jo Pokrywka (Biology), Jill S. Schneiderman (Earth Science and Geography), Christopher White (Religion);

Participating Faculty: Brian Daly (Physics and Astronomy), Eve Dunbar (English), David Justin Esteban (Biology), Janet Gray (Psychology), David K. Jemiolo (Biology), Jamie Kelly (Philosophy), Jennifer Kennell (Biology), M. Mark (English), Robert E. McAulay (Sociology), Marque-Luisa Miringoff (Sociology), José Perillán (Physics and Astronomy), Nancy Jo Pokrywka (Biology), Miriam Rossi^b (Chemistry), Paul Ruud^b (Economics), Jill S. Schneiderman (Earth Science and Geography), Mary L. Shanley (Political Science), Christopher White (Religion), Douglas Winblad (Philosophy);

^b On leave 2014/15, second semester

The multidisciplinary program in Science, Technology, and Society is designed to enable students to pursue three objectives: a) to understand the central role of science and technology in contemporary society; b) to examine how science and technology reflect their social, political, philosophical, economic and cultural contexts; and c) to explore the human, ethical and policy implications of current and emerging technologies.

Students interested in the program are urged to plan for declaration as early as possible in their college careers. Freshmen and sophomores should talk with the director concerning courses to be taken in the freshman and sophomore years.

Programs

Major

• Science, Technology and Society Major

Courses

Science, Technology and Society: I. Introductory

Science, Technology and Society: II. Intermediate

Science, Technology and Society: III. Advanced