Technology is the study of the human quest for solutions.
The study of technology is beginning to gain both popularity and educational significance. In recent years, national studies have concluded that students need to develop an understanding of technology as part of their basic literacy. The National Science Foundation has also recognized the importance of the study of technology by funding a number of grants to develop and test curriculum and instructional materials which focus on technology education. How to accomplish these goals has been the object of much work within the liberal arts education, science education, and technology education communities. Seen largely in STS as an integral component of traditional liberal arts courses, technology is studied by looking at its relationship to the academic subjects and the social issues raised.