Module 1a: Introduction to STS Flashcards
STS (Science, Technology, and Society is also referred to as
Science Technology Studies
It considers how social, political and cultural values affect scientific research and technological innovation and vice versa.
Science, Technology, and Society
STS is drawn to variety of disciplines such as (3)
o Anthropology
o History and sociology
o Political Science
True or False: Society’s culture and values shape the technology. How we behave will determine what kind of technology will we develop.
True
True or False: In the same way, Science and Technology help shape the values and culture of the society. Our behavior is dictated by what we have or what is available to us.
True
What are the varied areas of interest in STS? (6)
a. Sustainability
b. Life Sciences
c. IT’s Impact on Human Society
d. Capacity Building
e. Science and Technology for Human Security
f. New Frontiers Opened by Science and Technology
Determine the area of interest.
1.Energy and Environment
2. Global Warming and CO2 Emission Control
3. Long term Energy Paths
4. Strategies for Efficient and Renewable Energy Use
Sustainability
Determine the area of interest.
- Ethical Aspects of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
- New Applications of Genomics to Agriculture
- Translation of Science to the Marketplace: The Development of Medicine for Global Health
Life Sciences
Determine the area of interest.
a. Interoperability (the ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.)
b. Digital Archiving
c. Security / Privacy
IT’s Impact on Human Society
Determine the area of interest.
a. Science Education and Communication
b. University Reform
c. Intellectual Property Rights
Capacity Building
Determine the area of interest.
- Infectious Diseases
- Science and Technology to Reduce the Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructures
- Science and Technology against Natural Disaster
Science and Technology for Human Security
Determine the area of interest.
- New Frontiers Opened by IT (Information and Communication Technology)
- New Frontiers Opened by NT (Nanotechnology)
- New Frontiers Opened by Manufacturing
New Frontiers Opened by Science and Technology
“The cutting edge of ignorance”
Science
An organized, hierarchical activity that investigates nature and human nature by experiment and observation.
Science
A discourse or treatise on an art or arts; The scientific study of the practical or industrial arts.
Technology
Techne (art, craft, skill), Logos (word)
