The seminars often stimulate new ideas, new collaborations, and new courses. After speaking in our series, a physics professor developed a popular course on the history and science of nuclear weapons. These are but a few examples of the creative synergy surrounding the program. Conclusion STS is one of the liberal arts at Colby. Our program has attracted minors and independent majors from all divisions of the College.
Elective courses offer breadth while the senior project provides depth.
Our program is built upon local skills and talents while it simultaneously addresses national and international issues. The program successfully empowers students and faculty to think critically about the interactions of science, technology, and society. His research interests include the history of science in America and the history of the geophysical and environmental sciences, especially meteorology. He lives in South China, Maine with his wife, Miyoko, and two sons, Jamitto and Jason. She recently received a Watson Fellowship for 1998-99 to study environmental education in Latin America and Africa.