Department of Science, Technology, and Society
The graduate program in science and technology studies at Virginia Tech prepares students to be productive and publicly engaged scholars, advancing research and making a difference. This program — administered by the Department of Science, Technology, and Society — has two locations that share faculty and a common curriculum. Some courses are teleconferenced across campuses. Both locations offer the master’s in science (M.S.) and the Ph.D.
The Department also offers a set of undergraduate minors and courses that can provide a supplement to a range of majors from across the University for students who are looking to engage with the social context and relevance of science and technology.
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NEWS AND STORIES SPOTLIGHT
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Article ItemThe key to successful research? Let the community lead , article
Barbara Allen, a Louisiana native and a professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Science, Technology, and Society, has received a $600,000 National Science Foundation grant to further her research in Louisiana's Cancer Alley. The project comes after she completed similar research in two French towns located in industrial zones.
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Article ItemWhat is success for AI? Professor to discuss topic during Capitol Hill briefing , article
Janet Abbate, an Arlington-based professor of science, technology, and society, will discuss historical perspectives on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence during a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill on Friday.
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Article ItemResearch workshop gives voice to disability community , article
A group of community disability consultants weighed in on a diverse set of design projects this summer during a technology “playdate” at Virginia Tech.
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Article ItemCommunication skills key for scholars of all fields , article
Dan Sui believes the most effective leadership comes from leading by example and for him, that includes staying active as a researcher, educator, and communicator. During the past several months, his efforts toward the latter have been on display via keynote speeches during prestigious events at other higher education institutions.
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Article ItemResearch team receives grant to launch ‘Just Dis Tech’ project , article
Virginia Tech researchers plan to launch an education and arts outreach residency program with artists focused on disability justice, as part of a grant from the Andrew Mellon Foundation.
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