M.S. In Science and Technology Studies
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Campus location
Troy, USA
Languages
English
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
The M.S. in Science and Technology Studies (STS) builds on the diverse backgrounds and interests of our faculty, internationally renowned for their social understanding of science and technology, as for their global reach, theoretical breadth, and ethical engagement. The degree is well suited to students who are seeking positions in the public policy arena or who wish to continue in a Ph.D. program in STS or related discipline at other institutions.
The M.S. in STS was born of the realization that urgent social challenges are rooted in scientific world views and technological practices. It is a multidisciplinary social science and humanities degree devoted to critical inquiry about the mutual shaping of science, technology, and society. STS at Rensselaer is globally renowned for research on the cultural, historical, economic, political, and social dimensions of scientific and technological society.
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