Science, Technology and Society Futures Laboratory

Catalog description

In the STS futures lab students deepen their knowledge of key theories and methods of the field of science, technology and society. Students conduct independent research on a topic under close mentorship of faculty and within an engaged community of students who are interested in creatively and critically reflecting on the roles of science and technology within society. The futures lab focuses particularly on hands-on practices of anticipating and ethically reasoning about plausible sociotechnical futures and developing skills in cross-disciplinary collaboration and communication. Students also have the opportunity to engage with experts in diverse disciplinary domains through facilitating workshops with invited guest experts to the lab and conducting interviews. Additionally, students can participate in faculty research, develop research publications and participate in conference presentations. The course is repeatable for a maximum of six credit hours.