Introducing Dr. Amber Benezra
A sociocultural anthropologist, Dr. Amber Benezra joins the College as a tenure stream assistant professor in science and technology studies.
Science, Technology & Society Bachelor's Degree
Scholars in Science, Technology & Society (STS) examine the social forces that shape the creation of scientific knowledge and examine the effect that developments in science and technology have on society.
About the Program
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.
STS majors often pursue a double major 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.
Careers in STS
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
- Academia
The Latest Headlines from Science, Technology & Society
Bill Nye The Science Guy
In a podcast titled, "Loose Nukes? You Betcha," assistant professor Alex Wellerstein discussed nuclear communications in the modern era with Bill Nye.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Assistant professor Theresa MacPhail sparked much debate with her article, “Are You Assigning Too Much Reading? Or Just Too Much Boring Reading?”
The Atlantic
In her article, “Bursting the Aquarium Bubble,” assistant professor Samantha Muka warned against lauding newly built aquariums as environmental successes.
The Bomb & You
“You have to have fun and keep it interesting when you talk about nuclear warfare,” said assistant professor Alex Wellerstein during his TEDx Talk at Stevens…
More Headlines
See all the ways students and faculty from Stevens' science, technology and society program have been making news.
What Students are Saying
A Closer Look at Science and Tech
The STS program at Stevens offers a unique opportunity to study topics ranging from political science to biology and eugenics. You are studying science and technology under a liberal arts lens.
Tori Glascock '18, Science, Technology & Society
A Well-Rounded Education
My STS minor has expanded my experience at Stevens and provided a welcomed contrast to my mathematics major classes. Ever since I took Medical Anthropology, I knew I wanted to focus my minor in STS.
Veronica Pidduck '17, Fulbright Scholar
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A Change in Perspective
My ‘Introduction to Science and Technology Studies’ class exposed me to the world of STS and changed the way I view almost everything. The realm of STS fascinated me and I was hooked instantly.
