‘Trevor-Fest’ to honor the late Prof. Trevor Pinch
A symposium Sept. 21-23 will celebrate the legacy of a pioneer who helped found three areas of study related to science, technology and sound.
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Building an emerging discipline through teaching and research
Academics
Through its teaching as well as its research, the department is playing a notable role in building the emerging discipline of Science & Technology Studies (STS). Founded in 1991, the department has an internationally-known Ph.D. Program devoted to training students to conduct advanced research. It also has two undergraduate majors, Biology & Society and Science & Technology Studies.
Academic Destinations
Featured Courses for Summer Session 2022:
STS 1101: Science, Technology and Politics
Instructor: Dr. Ellen Abrams
June 21-July 8, 2022
3 credits
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STS 1451: Body, Mind and Health: Historical Perspectives for Future Professionals
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Lieberman
In-person (Ithaca Campus): June 21-July 8, 2022
Online Learning: July 11-July 29, 2022
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S&TS News
Einaudi Center welcomes new and returning program directors
Climate justice will be a priority across the Einaudi Center this year.
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Students head across globe thanks to Summer Experience Grant funding
The grants helped 108 A&S students afford unpaid or minimally-paid summer positions.
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Serve in Place grants offer international experiences
"This hands-on experience and research is great preparation for future projects."
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A&S dean Jayawardhana named provost at Johns Hopkins
Rachel Bean, the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor in the Department of Astronomy and senior associate dean for math and science, has been named interim A&S dean.
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Funding for fluency: Grants support summer language study
Thirteen doctoral students were awarded grants for 2023, with destinations including France, Indonesia, Jordan, and more.
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Steven Jackson named vice provost for academic innovation
“Teaching is at the center of what we do,” said Jackson, who has a with a dual appointment in the Department of Science and Technology Studies.
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A&S honors 23 faculty with endowed professorships
The professorships are possible because of generous gifts from alumni, parents and friends.
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Undergraduate Program
The Department of Science & Technology Studies at Cornell University is concerned with understanding the larger social, ethical, historical, and political dimensions of science and technology.
The Department offers two undergraduate majors: the Biology & Society Major and the Science & Technology Studies Major. The Department also offers a Minor in Science & Technology Studies appropriate for students in the natural or social sciences, engineering, or the humanities who are interested in the social dimensions of science & technology.
Graduate Program
The Graduate Field of Science & Technology Studies (S&TS) at Cornell University is devoted to training students to conduct advanced research in one of the most exciting of contemporary academic disciplines. S&TS research treats science and technology as historical and cultural productions. Research in this field therefore requires the ability to uncover how scientific knowledge, authority, and expertise operate in different social contexts, and to understand their changing historical meanings.
Click here to learn more about the S&TS Ph.D. program.
Upcoming STS Events
Sep
21
Thursday
05:00 PM
Trevor Pinch Memorial Symposium
Clark Hall
700-701
Sep
22
Friday
09:00 AM
Trevor Pinch Memorial Symposium
Clark Hall
700-701
Sep
23
Saturday
10:00 AM
Trevor Pinch Memorial Symposium
Clark Hall
700-701