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| New STS Courses Offered This Spring
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STS 148: Technology, Agency, and Power: AI and Changing Human-Machine Relations
Artificial Intelligence (AI) increasingly permeates many facets of our life, from health care to education to changing labor relations to international politics and security. AI technologies also influence our relationship with "technology" itself and pose fundamental questions of what it means to be human and who (or what) possesses agency. At the same time, these socio-technical realities are reflected in and reproduce existing power relations on a political level. This course draws on theories from Science & Technology Studies to explore AI as a socio-technical system. We start by asking: What is technology? How does agency develop out of and within socio-technical systems? What does agency mean and where do we have agency? We explore the political dimensions of human-machine relations, including different understandings of social relations and hierarchies, and finally reflect on what it means to be human in a world increasingly filled with "intelligent" devices.
STS 301: What is Science & Technology Studies (STS)?
This course aims to help orient students to the study of and careers related to STS. Weekly presentations by different STS-affiliated faculty on foundational works in STS, along with their own scholarship. Two article-length readings per session, plus a required Canvas discussion forum. Enrollment restricted to graduate-level students. Required for STS Graduate Certificate.
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Stanford Existential Risks Initiative (SERI) Symposium 2025Friday, April 4, 2025, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMBechtel Conference Center
The 2025 Stanford Existential Risk Initiative (SERI) Symposium will explore the risks that emerge from the intersection of complex global challenges and the policies designed to mitigate them. The event will bring together leading experts and researchers from across the Bay Area who specialize in a range of global risks, including artificial intelligence, climate change, biosecurity, and nuclear threats.
This symposium will provide an interdisciplinary platform for participants to engage in discussions around the policies and solutions needed to address these large-scale, existential risks. Attendees will gain insights from diverse perspectives as they collaborate to find innovative approaches to safeguard our future.
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The STS Lectures: Science & Technology Studies TodayThis lecture series highlights cutting-edge research by scholars in the field of Science & Technology Studies (STS), an interdisciplinary area that includes history, sociology, anthropology, media studies, and other social sciences focused on scientific and technological change. The upcoming lectures are:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025: Presentation by Dominic Boyer and Cymène Howe
Dr. Boyer is a Professor of Anthropology at Rice University, a cultural anthropologist, media maker, and co-founder of the Energy Humanities field. Dr. Howe is the Co-Director of the Program in Science and Technology Studies at Rice University. Her research focuses on the environment, inequalities, and the anthropology of climate change.
Thursday, May 1, 2025: Presentation by Andrew Lakoff
Dr. Lakoff is a Professor at the University of Southern California and the Director of the Center on Science, Technology, and Public Life. He will present a talk titled The Limits of Anticipatory Knowledge: Some Lessons from COVID-19, exploring the complex relationship between expert knowledge and governance during the pandemic.
For more information, visit our STS Events page.
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| Lab AssistantThe Bergmann Lab at Stanford University is hiring a Lab Assistant. The responsibilities for this position include preparing and cleaning materials for plant experimental research, performing basic laboratory tasks such as dishwashing and autoclaving (for sterilization and waste disposal), and preparing and stocking sterile lab supplies. Duties will be assigned by laboratory staff. All work will be conducted in person at the Bergmann Lab located on Stanford's main campus. If interested, please send your resume/CV to Genevieve Stier at gstier@stanford.edu.
Apply by March 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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2025 Oral History Summer InternshipThe internship provides hands-on experience in oral history interviewing, archival preservation, and documentation of Stanford University's history. Tasks include editing interview transcripts, drafting abstracts, curating interview segments, assisting with metadata collection, and completing at least one oral history interview. Ideal candidates are Stanford students with a strong interest in history, excellent writing and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite applications, with experience in interviews, historical research, and video editing preferred.
Apply by April 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Subject TutorCTL subject tutors are trained Stanford undergraduate/co-term students who use their academic expertise on a subject to coach students so that they can succeed on their own after the session. Tutors can provide help through either drop-in sessions or appointments. Applications for Subject Tutor positions are now open for the 2025-2026 academic year! Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Applications submitted by Sunday, May 4 will be prioritized for review.
Apply by July 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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| Career Support Drop-ins at FLISSCThursday, March 6, 2025, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PMFirst Generation and/or Low-Income Student Success Center
Old Union, Room 200 (Second Floor)Join CareerEd with Academic Advising and Undergraduate Research at the First-Generation and/or Low-Income Student Success Center (FLISSC). We can discuss career and/or identity-related questions, review your application materials, prepare you for an upcoming interview, and more! We’re here to answer all your career questions and support you! All students are welcome to attend.
Register online on Handshake.
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Tax ResourcesThe deadline to file federal tax returns for most taxpayers is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. You can browse these resources to gain knowledge and skills about tax deadlines, education tax considerations, income taxes, paycheck deductions, how to file your taxes, and more.
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- STS Website: Visit our Internships and Careers pages.
- H&S Career Toolkit on Canvas: A Career Toolkit on Canvas specifically for humanities, arts and sciences students!
- Interstride is an interactive career platform that enhances the career exploration and job search process for international students and alum.
- Handshake: Updated listing for job search events.
- CareerEd: prepares students and recent alumni to pursue and secure fulfilling careers.
- Idealist: Good ideas for taking action!
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