Science and technology change how we live, work, and think. The well-being of individuals, nations, and the planet depends not only on techno-scientific applications, but also the study of how to use them ethically, responsibly, and sustainably.
The STS Program at Colby examines national and international social and cultural implications of these developments.
Contact
5860 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, Maine 04901
207-859-5800 [email protected]
Colby is nationally recognized as a leader in the interdisciplinary field of science, technology, and society (STS). Collaborating with professors, students investigate the social, political, cultural, and ethical dimensions of science, technology, and medicine, while assessing related public policy issues. The program offers rigorous core courses; a variety of electives across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities; opportunities for independent research; and the option of a senior thesis for majors. STS students develop the critical thinking, research, and communication skills that prepare them to become better informed, thoughtful, and justice-minded leaders in our high-tech society.