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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Research links industrial pollution to health risks in Louisiana , articleBy analyzing Louisiana Medicaid data, a recent study co-led by researcher Barbara Allen found elevated health risks among residents living near petrochemical plants and refineries.
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New artificial intelligence minor launches this fall , articleThe interdisciplinary minor will give students in every major the opportunity to build artificial intelligence skills, explore ethical impacts, and use that information in fields ranging from business and public policy to music and filmmaking.
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These alumni excel in their professions, communities, and university support , articleThe College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences will honor its outstanding alumni during a ceremony on April 17.
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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.