Reinventing Civil Defense
There’s a growing sense of concern that current generations may not fully appreciate the threat of nuclear terrorism in cities such as New York. Research in CAL is beginning to change that.
College of Arts and Letters
Visual Arts & Technology Bachelor's Degree
Explore the intersection of art and technology in areas as diverse as video, animation, visualization, design and fabrication. Learn to merge cutting-edge and traditional processes in art with creativity, critique and hands-on learning.
Music & Technology Bachelor's Degree
Challenge your understanding and perception of the critical relationship between music and technology. At Stevens, renowned faculty and state-of-the-art facilities inspire creativity and prepare students for the increasing demands of today’s musician.
Where Technology and Creativity Meet
Maxwell Smith '17 created a virtual reality environment that allows you to experience different U.S. national parks.
Exploring the Human Dimensions of Science & Technology
Examine the forces that shape scientific research and technological innovation as well as their effects on human societies and cultures. Help develop solutions to the most pressing issues of the 21st century including climate change, economic stability, ethical computing and clean energy.
From Inspiration to Critical Inquiry — and Back!
Explore the possibilities and lasting value of a major in history, literature, philosophy or the social sciences. Whether you study Homer or Big Data, our programs empower the next generation of thought-leaders.
Message from the Dean
Dr. Kelland Thomas, dean of the College of Arts and Letters
We live in a world that is dynamic, complex and full of exciting opportunities.
Stevens Institute of Technology offers a world-class education with technology at our core. At the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), we build on this strong foundation, preparing students to engage with technology creatively, critically, comparatively and ethically.
At CAL, we offer a range of degree programs encompassing the arts, humanities and social sciences, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary thinking. Our students examine the social impacts of new technologies. They learn how to use software and hardware to explore creativity and artistic creation. With our philosophy of “Computing Across the Curriculum,” students also learn core technical skills including software programming, data analytics and data visualization.
Employers increasingly demand graduates who combine strong computing skills with the ability to think critically, creatively and compassionately. In fact, 100 percent of the CAL class of 2016 secured outcomes within six months of graduation. I invite you to learn more about our exciting degree programs, including Music and Technology, Visual Arts and Technology, Science and Technology Studies, and the Humanities and Social Sciences.
CAL Spotlight
The student, faculty and alumni communities of the College of Arts and Letters boast great achievements rich with diversity and relevance.
Dr. Kristyn Karl
Dr. Karl’s current research is focused on millennials’ emotional responses to nuclear terrorism through a recent Carnegie-MacArthur grant.
Avocados for Opium
Anthony Rios '20 was selected as the winner of the U.S. Department of State's 2017 foreign policy competition.
Julia Guignard, '16
An alumna of Visual Arts & Tech and Literature, her senior design capstone project now lives in the Hoboken Historical Museum.
Jack Skuller, '18
Some students might be surprised to find one of their own classmates headlining the rock bill at a club like The Bowery Electric in New York City.
Dean Kelland Thomas
Dr. Thomas, a saxophonist with a computer science background, brings with him the largest grant in CAL's history--$1.997 million administered by DARPA.
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Dean Kelland Thomas Performs at the 2017 Stevens Awards Gala
Arts, Humanities and Technology News
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Stevens Announces New Faculty for Fall 2017
Stevens Institute of Technology announced today that 19 new members have joined its faculty for academic year 2017-18, hailing from such institutions as Harvard, Princeton, Penn…
Stevens-Developed Tools Simulate A Nuclear Bomb or Missile Strike on New York, Washington, or Anywhere… in Shocking Detail
U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made the news in recent weeks, threatening each other with nuclear ruin by means of long-range missiles. But what…
Stevens Secures National Science Foundation Funding to Address Underrepresented Students in STEM
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $450,000 to Stevens Institute of Technology for a two-year exploratory Discovery Research PreK-12 project, with the goal of developing…
Carnegie-MacArthur Award to Stevens to Raise Nuclear Terrorism Awareness, Develop VR for Public Education
A joint program funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has awarded a trio of Stevens Institute of Technology faculty…
Yahoo! Donates 40 Server Systems to Stevens Visual Arts & Technology Program
A recent delivery of a wooden crate that weighed in at over 2,000 lbs and stood at eight feet tall is the source of many exciting projects to come at Stevens Institute of Technology…
Gilman Scholarship Helps Open Door to China for Stevens Student
Stevens Institute of Technology junior Mike Salas had dreamed of studying abroad as part of his undergraduate experience. Now, thanks to a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship…
Stevens’ Artist Residency at Nokia Bell Labs Culminates in Solo Art Exhibition
In the fall of 2016 Jeff Thompson, director of the Visual Arts & Technology program at Stevens Institute of Technology, was invited to be artist-in-residence at Nokia Bell Labs…
Stevens Senior Secures Prestigious Fulbright Award
In 1995 Thomas Pidduck, M.D., a medical intern at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., was part of the medical team looking after the retired U.S. senator…
Upcoming CAL Events
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Effective Crowdfunding Tips for Hardware Startups
Stevens Venture Center Speaker Series
"What's So Great About Empathy?" with author Paul Bloom
A Center for Science Writings Event
"How Sugar Kills" with author Gary Taubes
A Center for Science Writings Event
Accelerators and Incubators: What Are They and Will They Help Me?
Stevens Venture Center Speaker Series
Research and Innovation Lecture Series with Stefan Hiermaier, University of Freiburg
Hosted by Dr. Mo Dehghani - Vice Provost of Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Stevens Institute of Technology
Using Strong Innovation to Develop Profitable Business
Stevens Venture Center Speaker Series
"How the Information Age Was Born" with author Jimmy Soni
A Center for Science Writings Event
Thomas H. Scholl Lecture by Visiting Entrepreneurs with John Nehra
Special Partner (retired), New Enterprise Associates
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Peirce 308
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Hoboken, NJ 07030
1 Castle Point Terrace
Hoboken, NJ 07030