History 492S - S-History of Science Activism

This course will examine the history of social and political movements on issues related to science, technology, and medicine. Examples include movements for organic agriculture, against nuclear energy, promoting science literacy, opposing genetic determinism, for climate justice, and much more. We will adopt an interdisciplinary approach to explore the different forms science activism has taken - from intellectual debates, to professional movements of practicing scientists, to state-directed campaigns, to grassroots community organizing - and the different historical contexts in which they have emerged.

Open to Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores only.