Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Science and Technology Studies

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Engineering - GeneralMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Study Level

PHD

Our doctoral program in STS prepares students to conduct cutting-edge research based in three core practices: Scholarly analysis of historical and contemporary cultures of research and innovation. Critique of the public policies, social practices, and political-economic institutions that shape, and are shaped by, scientific discovery and technological design. Direct participation in collaborative projects that bring about change in the domains of science, medicine, design, and engineering. Professional Development Opportunities PhD students have a variety of opportunities to develop skills as STS professionals. Students and faculty present their research-in-progress at a weekly â€œbrown bag,â€ which provides an opportunity to develop presentation skills and to develop collegial relationships with professors and students at different stages of their work. A colloquium series provides opportunities for professional networking with visiting scholars. The Professional Development Seminar, offered every spring semester, is a course that emphasizes professional writing and publishing. The STS department and the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences offer a variety of workshops on grant proposal writing, pedagogy, and other topics.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Study Level

PHD

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