Department of Science, Technology, and Society
The graduate program in science and technology studies at Virginia Tech prepares students to be productive and publicly engaged scholars, advancing research and making a difference. This program — administered by the Department of Science, Technology, and Society — has two locations that share faculty and a common curriculum. Some courses are teleconferenced across campuses. Both locations offer the master’s in science (M.S.) and the Ph.D.
The Department also offers a set of undergraduate minors and courses that can provide a supplement to a range of majors from across the University for students who are looking to engage with the social context and relevance of science and technology.
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NEWS AND STORIES SPOTLIGHT
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Article ItemPhi Beta Kappa recognizes winning words and music of Charles Nichols, Ashley Shew, and Ella Moeltner , article
The annual Sturm and Wilson Essay Awards, lauding excellence in creative arts, research, and undergraduate writing, went to faculty members in the Colleges of Architecture, Arts, and Design and Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, plus a senior student in sociology.
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Article ItemCollege of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences faculty, staff receive awards for excellence , article
The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences recognized faculty and staff award recipients at an April ceremony.
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Article ItemFernanda Rosa’s research seeks to protect and preserve data for marginalized communities , article
Rosa, assistant professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, is seeking solutions to combat data discrimination among Indigenous communities in Latin America.
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Article ItemDoctoral student studying medical records systems receives top graduate honor , article
Roan Parrish, a doctoral student studying science and technology studies, was named Graduate Student of the Year for 2024.
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Article ItemThe key to successful research? Let the community lead , article
Barbara Allen, a Louisiana native and a professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Science, Technology, and Society, has received a $600,000 National Science Foundation grant to further her research in Louisiana's Cancer Alley. The project comes after she completed similar research in two French towns located in industrial zones.
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Article ItemWhat is success for AI? Professor to discuss topic during Capitol Hill briefing , article
Janet Abbate, an Arlington-based professor of science, technology, and society, will discuss historical perspectives on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence during a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill on Friday.
Blacksburg, Virginia
The main campus in Blacksburg offers the best fit for students interested in full-time graduate study at Virginia’s largest research university.
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NCR Falls Church, Virginia
The Falls Church campus offers the same program, but with evening courses to accommodate part-time students with careers in Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area.
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