Department of Science, Technology, and Society
INNOVATIVE FACULTY
Our faculty are award-winning teachers, innovative scholars, and dedicated mentors who bring a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds to STS. They foster an inclusive, collaborative learning environment and support students in building meaningful connections across Virginia Tech and beyond.
VISIONARY SCHOLARS
STS graduate students at Virginia Tech come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, united by their commitment to understanding and shaping the role of science and technology in society. They contribute fresh perspectives, cutting-edge research, and vibrant community to the department.
TRAILBLAZING ALUMNI
Our alumni apply STS training in universities, government agencies, NGOs, industry, and the nonprofit sector, leading work in science policy, ethics, public engagement, and technology design. Their career paths demonstrate the versatility and impact of STS beyond the classroom.
RESEARCH AND TEACHING CLUSTERS
Whatever your interests — from environment and health to policy, technology, or philosophy — STS offers a wide range of expertise to support your work. Our research and teaching clusters bring together diverse perspectives and approaches, giving students the flexibility to explore their passions while learning from faculty across many fields.
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Inspired to serve , articleThe mission of a fall societal health class inspired a Christiansburg resident to not only contribute financially, but to lend a hand on a student work trip to West Virginia.
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Policy Scholars program strengthens researcher's work with eye-tracking technology , articleDuring his time as a +Policy Network Scholar, Brendan David-John worked alongside a mentor to connect his eye-tracking research with policy perspectives to address privacy and security challenges in emerging technologies.
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College of Architecture, Arts, and Design faculty tackle real-world challenges through research and creativity , articleFaculty are using college-funded research grants to develop innovative, community-focused projects that aim to improve everyday life through creative technology and collaboration.
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Experts available: Papal conclave, Trump's first 100 days, Canada's election, Google's monopoly hearing, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts can discuss the upcoming papal conclave, Trump's first 100 days, Canada's federal elections, Google's monopoly hearing, flood risk in the Pacific Northwest, and more.
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Matt Wisnioski and Michael Meindl talk about the magic behind 'The Magic School Bus' , articleWisnioski and Meindl discuss the enduring impact of “The Magic School Bus,” which is best known as a long-running educational television show for children.
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Textiles that testify: Colombian scholar shows how communities respond to conflict with craft , articleTania Pérez-Bustos examines how textiles become instruments of political struggle, memory-making, and collective healing among Colombian communities. As a visiting scholar at Virginia Tech, she will lead three events March 19–21 to share her research.