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Londa Schiebinger on sex and gender in medical research

WEBIgnoring these vital factors leads to a dangerous lack of insight into health for the general population, according to Schiebinger, who is the John L. Hinds Professor of History of …

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Londa Schiebinger Program in Science, Technology & Society

WEBLonda Schiebinger is the John L. Hinds Professor of History of Science in the History Department at Stanford University and Director of the EU/US Gendered Innovations in …

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What is the Study of STS

WEBSTS students at Stanford take two types of courses: (a) technical courses in which they learn and practice science or engineering, and (b) courses in which they study the social …

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Race in Science, Technology, and Medicine Program in Science

WEBThe three-course series includes: STS 51A Race in Science (fall 2020), STS 51B Race in Technology (winter 2021), and STS 51C Race in Medicine (spring 2021). …

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Program in Science, Technology & Society

WEBOne of the only Stanford majors to offer both Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees. STS majors gain a broad understanding of how science, technology, and …

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Concentrations Program in Science, Technology & Society

WEBSocial Dynamics of Data and Information. This concentration allows students to study how data, information, and information technology (IT) both shape and are shaped by social …

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How we shape our buildings — and how they shape us

WEBShe now studies how we can construct buildings designed to enhance human health and well-being. From artistic, behavior-nudging digital displays to spaces that …

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Paul N. Edwards Program in Science, Technology & Society

WEBI'm academic editor of the MIT Press book series Infrastructures. From 2018-2021, I served as one of 234 Lead Authors for the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental …

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Lochlann Jain Program in Science, Technology & Society

WEBJain is an award-winning author and Professor of Anthropology at Stanford University, Visiting Chair of Global Health and Social Medicine at King’ College London, and a …

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Communication and Media Program in Science, Technology

WEBCommunication and Media. This concentration addresses the role and impact of communication and media technology in society, as well as social factors behind their …

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Malignant: How Cancer Becomes Us

WEBNearly half of all Americans will be diagnosed with an invasive cancer—an all-too ordinary aspect of daily life. Through a powerful combination of cultural analysis and memoir, this …

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Ethics of Digital Mental Health During COVID-19: Crisis and

WEBSocial distancing measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated the adoption and implementation of digital mental health tools. Psychiatry and therapy sessions are …

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Technology Ventures: From Idea to Enterprise Program in Science

WEBFor business, engineering, science, and professional students who demand a comprehensive guide to high-growth entrepreneurship, Technology Ventures is the …

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STS Honors Program Program in Science, Technology & Society

WEB6. Attend STS 298 - Monthly STS Honors Meetings, Enroll in STS 299 - Honors Work, and Stay On Track with Research and Writing. Attend required monthly meetings of the STS …

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Open Postdoctoral Position Program in Science, Technology

WEBThe Stanford Existential Risks Initiative (SERI) is accepting applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship position. This position is open to recent graduates of …

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Q&A with Paul N. Edwards: How nuclear war would affect the …

WEBThere is no denying that nuclear war would have a huge impact on the environment. Though daily headlines worry about the safety of nations and citizens, little …

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How augmented reality affects people’s behavior

WEBThese findings are set to publish May 14 in PLOS ONE. “We’ve discovered that using augmented reality technology can change where you walk, how you turn your …

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Faculty Program in Science, Technology & Society

WEBFaculty. The Program's affiliated faculty represent over a dozen departments, including Anthropology, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Electrical Engineering, …

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