Teaching
Cyborgs & Prosthetics
UT Arlington
Science, Technology, & Values
Rochester Institute of Technology
How have humans employed science to solve problems? What fears have scientific and technological developments provoked? This course examines how science and technology shape human experiences, interactions, hopes, and anxieties by focusing on six major themes: genetic interventions, environmental debates, “smart” technologies, digital privacy issues, health disparities, and biomedical ethics.
Social Consequences of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
In this course, we’ll examine a mix of technologies from the past and present to analyze how technology:
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Connects & excludes
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Enslaves & liberates
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Illuminates & entertains
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Knows
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Destroys
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Saves & Repairs
Gender, Science, & Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Intro to Environmental Studies
Rochester Institute of Technology
Why do folks argue about climate change? How do celebrities influence environmental policies? How does (and will) environmental issues impact you personally?
In this course, we’ll address questions like these by examining a wide range of sources—documentaries, social media, scientific reports, cultural memes, laws and legal proceedings, educational videos and materials, political speeches, and more.
Epidemics in History
Rochester Institute of Technology
This course traces epidemic disease throughout history, including plague, smallpox, cholera, influenza, tuberculosis, malaria, polio, HIV/AIDS, and COVID-19. It examines theories of disease transmission and treatment; tensions between public health and personal responsibility; and the social and cultural legacies of disease.
