Academic Program
Learn more about the department courses and requirements
STS at Colby teaches students to:
- think in innovative ways about contemporary, real-world problems;
- debate controversial issues and influence public policy;
- tackle Big Questions, such as what differentiates humans and their machines;
- examine the potential risks and benefits of science and technology to particular communities and environments;
- ask justice-oriented questions that lead to more responsible design and equitable application of science and technology.
What can you do with an STS major or minor from Colby?
- STS opens doors. It prepares students for a wide variety of professional careers, from journalism and entrepreneurship to engineering, healthcare, and environmental studies.
- STS is the liberal arts in action. Employers and graduate schools are looking for people who are broadly educated, analytically skilled, and attentive to the cultural, social, and policy implications of scientific and technical developments.
If you are interested in learning more about what STS at Colby offers, please contact Professor Tanya Sheehan, chair of the department (tsheehan [at] colby [dot] edu).
STS Credited Courses |
Course Catalogue |
Major and Minor Requirements |
Major Advising Form |
Minor Advising Form |