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STS Announces Leadership TransitionThe Program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) at Stanford University extends its deepest gratitude to Dr. Paul Edwards as he concludes his tenure as our Director. A distinguished scholar of science and technology studies, Dr. Edwards’s leadership and scholarship have made lasting contributions to the program and the broader field.
The STS Program thanks Dr. Edwards for his exemplary leadership, scholarship, and service, and extends its best wishes as he retires from Stanford and enters a new chapter of his career. Dr. Edwards will continue his academic pursuits as Distinguished Professor at the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research (WISER) at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Read the full article highlighting Dr. Edward's contributions to the program and field of STS here.
The role of Director of the STS Program will be assumed by Dr. Thomas Mullaney, effective January 2026. Dr. Mullaney joins us from the Department of History and has long been closely affiliated with STS, having co-taught our gateway course STS 1 five times and advised STS Honors students. A renowned historian of technology and China, his research explores the intersections of technology, culture, and society, with particular attention to the history of computing and information systems.
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STS Intersect JournalIntersect is an international Science, Technology, and Society research journal run by undergraduate students at Stanford University and supported by the Program in STS at Stanford. It is a peer-reviewed academic publication that focuses on the intersection of science, technology, and society (STS) studies. It aims to bridge the gap between STS scholarship and broader societal discussions by providing an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. The journal typically features articles, reviews, and commentaries that explore how scientific and technological developments influence and are influenced by social, cultural, economic, and political contexts.
The journal may address a wide range of topics, including the ethical implications of emerging technologies, the social impacts of scientific research, environmental sustainability, public understanding of science, and the role of technology in society. By fostering dialogue among diverse stakeholders, Intersect seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding science and technology in contemporary life.
Read the latest issue here.
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Thank you to all who attended our STS/VTSS Alumni Panel and Reception!The STS Program hosted an event for our Alumni as part of the annual Stanford Reunion Homecoming weekend. It was great to see everyone and hear what you've been up to!
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Join Our Alumni Panels!
STS has many, very successful alums who gather to share the skills and talents they honed as part of their STS education. Each year, alums participate in Alumni Panels to talk about how they used their STS critical thinking, problem-solving and big picture thinking skills in their careers. We would love to hear from any STS alumni who would like to join a panel. Contact our Student Services Officer to sign up!
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Submit Your Alumni Story!Are you an STS Alum? We'd love to hear your story! Share news about career changes, promotions, retirement, awards, and life milestones by filling out our Alumni Stories form and we'll feature your story on our website!
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2025 Robert McGinn Award WinnerThe Robert McGinn Award is given to the graduating senior with the highest overall GPA for a B.A. degree in STS. Divya Mehrish received this award in recognition of her exceptional academic achievement in earning a B.A. in STS with a Self-Designed Concentration.
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2025 Walter Vincenti Award WinnerThe Walter Vincenti Award is presented to the graduating senior with the highest overall GPA for a B.S. degree in STS. Sandi Khine received this award in recognition of her exceptional academic achievement in earning a B.S. in STS with a concentration in Social Dynamics of Data and Information.
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2025 STS Director's Award for Advancing Social Justice in Science, Technology, and MedicineThis annual award recognizes an STS undergraduate or graduate student, teaching assistant, or staff member who has made a significant contribution to social justice for historically disadvantaged groups underrepresented in STEM fields. Awardees have worked to raise awareness of obstacles and injustices such as racism, sexism, and homophobia, and/or have contributed to creating lasting institutional change to support equal access to economic, political, and social rights and opportunities.
This year's award goes to co-winners: Sophia Kianni and Reagan Ross!
Sophia Kianni (STS, 2025) founded the non-profit organization Climate Cardinals. Over the last 5 years, they have recruited over 16,000 youth volunteers worldwide to translate over 3 million words of climate-related content into over 100 languages. Since most climate knowledge originates as English-language material, this effort made vital information available to a vast audience of non-English speakers. Her organization also builds youth interest and capacity, by creating Climate Cardinals chapters in over 130 countries and offering fellowships to young climate leaders.
Reagan Ross (Communication Studies PhD student) wins the award for a truly remarkable record of social justice work. As a scholar, her research has explored racial justice in criminal legal systems and corporate virtual reality programs for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Reagan served as Vice President of the Stanford University Black Graduate Student Association, a position from which she advocated for transitioning Stanford’s long-running African and African American Studies (AAAS) Program into a full-fledged Department, which was finally established in 2023. Lastly, Reagan twice served as a teaching assistant in Prof. Angèle Christin's popular Communication Studies course "Politics of Algorithms,” taken by a large number of STS undergraduate majors. In nominating Reagan for this award, Prof. Christin wrote that Reagan "provided an essential perspective in the classroom by always putting the question of justice—social, racial, gender, disability, and other intersectional forms of justice—at the center of the discussion. She changed the way I think about the course, the readings, and the politics of AI.”
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STS Popular Among Stanford AthletesIn the 2023-24 academic year, approximately 16 % of student-athletes at Stanford University declared the Science, Technology & Society (STS) major—making it the most popular choice among athletes. According to the university’s athletics data, STS has surged ahead of traditionally common athlete majors like Human Biology and Management Science & Engineering. Monica Holt, Lead Undergraduate Advising Director for student-athletes, wrote, “Students I talk to enjoy having the opportunity to take some STEM courses, but to also have humanities classes mixed in, as they are getting to build a broad base of knowledge”. Read the article in the Stanford Daily.
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If you're not already a member of our LinkedIn group, please take a moment to visit our Stanford STS LinkedIn Group and request membership. Many of our majors use our group to find out what career paths our Alums have taken.
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Do you have a job or internship opportunity you would like to share with STS majors? Please send us an email and we will include it in our STS Wire e-newsletter.
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