Science, Technology & Society
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta is pleased to announce a new undergraduate Interdisciplinary Program in Science, Technology and Society (STS).
STS is an established interdisciplinary field that typically draws on the history, philosophy, and sociology of science. At the University of Alberta, the Program in STS aims to provide students from the sciences and humanities with a broad overview of the field that capitalizes on existing faculty strengths and developing interests. In addition to our traditional strengths in both the history and philosophy of science, the Program also draws on emerging interests in the relationship between science and technology and anthropology, literature, sociology, and women’s studies.
This interdisciplinary major or minor subject of concentration will enable students to apply the approaches of the social sciences and humanities to understand science and technology as human and social activities. It will also enable them to study the impact of particular sciences and technological innovations on societies past and present.
You may direct your enquiries to:
Dr. Robert Smith
Program Director STS
2-1 Tory Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
T6G 2E5
Phone: (780) 492-3918
E-mail: rwsmith@ualberta.ca