Parent’s Perceptions of The MMR Vaccine
"Older participants were less likely to be vaccine-hesitant. ... Those who were vaccine-hesitant and responded with additional comments cited personal experiences as the reasoning for their beliefs."
Science, Technology & Society Bachelor's Degree
Explore the social forces shaping the creation of knowledge and examine how breakthroughs in science and technology affect society.
Students pursuing the B.S. in STS will be at the forefront of developing solutions to the most pressing issues of the 21st century, such as global climate change, sustainable economic growth, the alleviation of poverty and disease, and the uses of artificial intelligence. The curriculum includes several core courses, in which students analyze science and technology in broad historical, social, and political contexts; foundational courses in science, mathematics, and engineering; and finally a wide field of advanced topics that allow students to explore case studies and create their own research projects that combine the theoretical and the practical.
As part of their degree, STS majors often pursue coursework in one of the science or engineering disciplines at Stevens. Such a combination is ideal for leaders who wish to combine a world-class scientific education with a sensitivity to the humanistic implications of their work.
STS students have the critical thinking and communication skills that prepare them for fields at the intersections of science, technology, and society such as medicine, law, public policy, journalism, public health, business, information science and academia.
Capstones by Recent Graduates
Physician Bias in Clinical Interactions
"Their lack of formalized education on LGBTQ care leaves practitioners to primarily rely on popular knowledge to know how to treat their transgender patients."
Eli Trakhtenberg
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The CRISPR Crossroad: A Cure for Genetic Disease or Beginning of 'Neo-Eugenics'?
"I find that CRISPR has the potential to be a dangerous shift against disabled communities and bring about the casual acceptance of eugenics in the twenty-first century."
Madison Gemma
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Future Scenarios for Nuclear Power in Sub-Saharan Africa
"Sub-Saharan Africa faces the dual problem of energy poverty and climate change. Because of its reliability and small environmental footprint, nuclear power could address both issues at once."
Dylan Moon
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From Week TV to Peak TV: How Streaming Changed the Way We Talk About Television
"My hypothesis is that with the rise of streaming culture and binging, people get through television faster but lose the discussions that help them make connections through media."
Amanda Hartel
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Which Witch is Which: Online Communities of Witchcraft
"Despite movies and television shows still depicting witches as evil and deceitful, real-life witches are very open, accepting and respectful about their practice."
Emily Tyler
Learn More about Tyler's ResearchMeet the Professors
John Horgan, science journalist and director of the Center for Science Writings, recently sat down with members of the Science, Technology and Society faculty to learn more about their work, both in and out of the classroom.
What's Medical Anthropology?
"We all thought that we'd be better at responding, and we weren't," said Theresa MacPhail in a recent conversation about the global response to the COVID-19.
History of Computers
"I do hope I can give [students] a kind of utility in understanding trends and processes," said Bradley Fidler about the politics and economics of computing.
How Can Historians Help?
Samantha Muka discusses why she became a historian of marine biology, how climate advocacy affects her work, and what role historians can play in a crisis.
Forging Partnerships
"We actually have to form collaborations. We have to form partnerships with those other disciplines," said Amber Benezra, a sociocultural anthropologist.
Careers in Science, Technology & Society
Here are some examples of where recent Science, Technology & Society majors started their careers:
Medical Scribe, Scribe America
Editorial Content Analyst, Thomas Publishing
Graduate Student in Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Medical Student, St. George Medical School
Graduate Student in Applied Psychology, Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences
Citelum North America
Graduate Student in Climate and Society Program, Columbia University
Research Assistant, Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensics Research (DFR) Lab
Recent Headlines
Kinship with Microbes
Amber Benezra, assistant professor, published her latest article, "Microbial Kin: Relations of Environment and Time," in Medical Anthropology Quarterly, an international…
Great Science
See the greatest science books as defined by John Horgan, director of the Center for Science Writings, and meet the College's academic advisor.
See the Full List Pitcher Turned Lawyer
Robert Robbins '16 embarked on a new career path after pitching in baseball’s minor leagues. Learn how Robbins hopes plans to become a labor lawyer.
The New York Times
The New York Times turned to Alex Wellerstein, assistant professor of science, technology & society, for insight into American propaganda and nuclear secrecy.
Congressional Briefing
The National History Center's congressional briefing, which hosted Theresa MacPhail, provided historical context for legislation related to pandemic.
Advocating for Aquariums
Samantha Muka discussed why these financial crises of aquariums during the COVID-19 pandemic may prove detrimental to marine conservation.
