10 Questions
Which field examines the creation, development, and consequences of science and technology in their historical, cultural, and social contexts?
Science and technology studies (STS)
When did the interest in viewing science and technology as socially embedded enterprises develop?
During the 1960s or 1970s
Which individual founded the STS program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)?
Elting E. Morison
How many STS research centers and academic programs were there by 2011?
111
Which monograph anticipated many of STS's key themes?
Genesis and Development of a Scientific Fact by Ludwik Fleck
True or false: STS is an interdisciplinary field that examines the creation, development, and consequences of science and technology in their historical, cultural, and social contexts.
True
True or false: STS emerged from the confluence of a variety of disciplines and disciplinary subfields.
True
True or false: Ludwik Fleck's monograph Genesis and Development of a Scientific Fact anticipated many of STS's key themes.
True
True or false: Elting E. Morison founded the STS program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
True
True or false: By 2011, there were 111 STS research centers and academic programs.
True
Test your knowledge of Science and Technology Studies (STS) with this quiz! Explore the history, development, and impact of science and technology in their cultural and social contexts. Challenge yourself and discover the interdisciplinary nature of STS.
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