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Please feel free to send us any events or suggestions for activities to share with the STS community. Email us!
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STS Director Dr. Paul Edwards Awarded 2025 Bernal PrizeThe Society for Social Studies of Science annually awards the Bernal Prize to an individual who has made distinguished contributions to the field of STS. Past winners have included founders of the field, along with outstanding scholars who have devoted their careers to the understanding of the social dimensions of science and technology. The 2025 Prizes go to Paul N. Edwards, Director of the Program in Science, Technology and Society at Stanford University, and Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing, Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Read the full announcement here.
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Silicon Valley Imperialism with Erin McElroyMonday, May 12, 2025, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Lane History Corner, Bldg. 200, Rm. 105 Join us for an event with Erin McElroy, author of Silicon Valley Imperialism: Techno Fantasies and Frictions in Postsocialist Times. Drawing on research from the U.S. and Romania, McElroy explores how the forces that shaped Silicon Valley—gentrification, racial dispossession, and economic predation—are now globalizing, embedding themselves in postsocialist societies. Their work reveals the imperial mechanisms behind techno-capitalism’s expansion and how it displaces communities while masking itself as progress. This talk will explore how liberal and fascist ideologies converge in the tech sector and highlight ongoing resistance by organizers and artists. McElroy, a professor at the University of Washington and cofounder of the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project, brings a critical lens to the intersection of technology, empire, and housing justice. Light lunch will be provided —RSVP here.
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How to Pitch STSWednesday, May 14, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lane History Corner, Bldg. 200, Rm. 105
Join STS Director Paul Edwards, Associate Director Kyoko Sato, and Lecturer Jacob Hellman for practical tips and best practices on how to pitch yourself, the STS program, and your concentration to potential employers during interviews.
Space is limited—please RSVP here
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STS Commencement Diploma CeremonySunday, June 15, 2025, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
West Oval GroveWe are thrilled to honor the achievements of our graduating STS students. We warmly invite graduates, families, friends, faculty, and special guests to take part in this meaningful celebration.
Detailed information about the STS Commencement Ceremony—including the date, location, schedule, and special accommodations—can be found on our website. We encourage you to visit the link below for the most up-to-date announcements and event details: STS 2025 Commencement Information
We can’t wait to celebrate this unforgettable day with all of you!
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Become a 2025-2026 STS Peer AdvisorThe 2025–2026 STS Peer Advisor position offers declared junior or senior STS majors the opportunity to support the department by fostering community, representing the program at events, and sharing insights on the STS experience with students. Peer Advisors are expected to work 3 hours per week, including a weekly 2-hour office hour block, a 1-hour staff meeting, and occasional events, and must attend a 2-hour training session in the Autumn quarter. Responsibilities include advising students, supporting administrative and event tasks, assisting with marketing and outreach, and serving as a liaison among students, faculty, and staff. Applicants must demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, and must commit to the role for the entire academic year. The position pays $18.75/hour, and interested students should apply by 11:59PM on Sunday, May 18th, using the provided form.
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Student Jobs at The HubThe Tech Desk and Create:Space are hiring for Summer and Fall 2025. Available student positions include Tech Desk Consultant, Student Technical Consultant, Operations Tech, and Create:Space Consultant. To learn more about each team and apply online, visit The Hub website.
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Teaching Assistant Position – STS 103, Summer 2025Wanheng Hu, Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford’s Center for Ethics in Society and Institute for Human-Centered AI is seeking a Teaching Assistant for their Stanford Summer Session course, STS 103: How Do Machines Become (Im)Moral? Rethinking the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, running from June 23 to August 14, 2025. This course explores the ethics of Artificial Intelligence, and the TA will be responsible for leading three research and writing workshops (Weeks 2, 4, and 6), meeting individually with students in Week 5 to discuss final paper ideas, and grading student reading responses and final papers. Additional duties include taking attendance at class meetings and coordinating with the instructor as needed. The position is 0.25 FTE with a salary of $6,869.10 and a $6,620 tuition allowance.
Ideal candidates will have a background in Science and Technology Studies (STS), AI ethics, or related fields, and a strong interest in the social and ethical dimensions of AI. Experience with teaching, tutoring, or leading workshops is preferred but not required. To apply, send a brief statement of interest (including 2–3 sentences about your background in STS and/or AI) along with your CV to wanhenghu@stanford.edu. Questions are welcome!
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Green East After Hours Study, now open all night 5 nights a weekAs of March 31, 2025, Green Library has extended its late-night study hours to stay open all night, five nights a week. The Green East After Hours Study Space, located on the first floor of Green Library in Hohbach Hall, is accessible through the east entrance near Coupa Café. It will be open from midnight to 8:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, while classes are in session. Additional hours will be available on the Fridays and Saturdays between End Quarter and Exam weeks. Please note that there will be occasional holiday closures, so we recommend checking the library's hours before visiting.
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CareerEd Drop insTuesday, May 6, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMHave a quick question? Need a resume review? CareerEd is offering brief, 15-minute document reviews (resumes, cover letters, CVs, LinkedIn profiles) and quick questions about the job search and other career education topics Join in person (2nd Floor Student Lounge, 563 Salvatierra Walk) or via Zoom!
Find out more information on Handshake.
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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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