Course description

From global warming to surveillance of citizens to health-care reform, issues in science, technology, and medicine are also political issues. This course uses contemporary scientific controversies to explore the intersections of science and politics. Issues explored may include the role of the military and private sector in funding research, the politics of experts and expertise, computer privacy and national security, and environmental politics.

Summer 2024: Online course

Ellen Abrams
Ellen Abrams
Department of Science and Technology Studies, Cornell University
Section ID:STS 1101 001-LEC
Number:1155
Session:Summer 3-week 2
Class dates:June 24-July 12, 2024
Final exam/project due:Friday July 12, 10 AM - 11:30 AM / Online (see Final exams)
Time / room:MWF 10 AM - 11:30 AM / Online
Mode of instruction:Online (async+sync)
Credit:3
Instructor:Abrams, E. (ema85)
Notes:Additional contact hours will happen through readings, videos, discussion boards, and group projects.
Related:STS 1101 201-DIS
STS 1101 202-DIS
STS 1101 203-DIS
STS 1101 204-DIS
STS 1101 205-DIS
Eligibility:

Rising Juniors and Seniors

See Eligibility.

To enroll:

See Apply for Online Courses.

See Dates & Deadlines.

See Online Learning FAQs.

This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.

Tuition & fees:See Tuition for Online Courses

Summer 2024: Online course

Section ID:STS 1101 201-DIS
Number:1156
Session:Summer 3-week 2
Class dates:June 24-July 12, 2024
Final exam/project due:TBA (see Final exams)
Time / room:T 10 AM - 11:30 AM / Online
Mode of instruction:Online (sync)
Credit:0
Grade:Graded only
Instructor:TBA
Max. enroll:16
Related:You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC
Eligibility:

Rising Juniors and Seniors

See Eligibility.

To enroll:

See Apply for Online Courses.

See Dates & Deadlines.

See Online Learning FAQs.

This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.

Tuition & fees:See Tuition for Online Courses

Summer 2024: Online course

Section ID:STS 1101 202-DIS
Number:1157
Session:Summer 3-week 2
Class dates:June 24-July 12, 2024
Final exam/project due:TBA (see Final exams)
Time / room:T 10 AM - 11:30 AM / Online
Mode of instruction:Online (sync)
Credit:0
Grade:Graded only
Instructor:TBA
Max. enroll:16
Related:You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC
Eligibility:

Rising Juniors and Seniors

See Eligibility.

To enroll:

See Apply for Online Courses.

See Dates & Deadlines.

See Online Learning FAQs.

This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.

Tuition & fees:See Tuition for Online Courses

Summer 2024: Online course

Section ID:STS 1101 203-DIS
Number:1158
Session:Summer 3-week 2
Class dates:June 24-July 12, 2024
Final exam/project due:TBA (see Final exams)
Time / room:T 10 AM - 11:30 AM / Online
Mode of instruction:Online (sync)
Credit:0
Grade:Graded only
Instructor:TBA
Max. enroll:16
Related:You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC
Eligibility:

Rising Juniors and Seniors

See Eligibility.

To enroll:

See Apply for Online Courses.

See Dates & Deadlines.

See Online Learning FAQs.

This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.

Tuition & fees:See Tuition for Online Courses

Summer 2024: Online course

Section ID:STS 1101 204-DIS
Number:1159
Session:Summer 3-week 2
Class dates:June 24-July 12, 2024
Final exam/project due:TBA (see Final exams)
Time / room:T 10 AM - 11:30 AM / Online
Mode of instruction:Online (sync)
Credit:0
Grade:Graded only
Instructor:TBA
Max. enroll:16
Related:You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC
Eligibility:

Rising Juniors and Seniors

See Eligibility.

To enroll:

See Apply for Online Courses.

See Dates & Deadlines.

See Online Learning FAQs.

This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.

Tuition & fees:See Tuition for Online Courses

Summer 2024: Online course

Section ID:STS 1101 205-DIS
Number:1160
Session:Summer 3-week 2
Class dates:June 24-July 12, 2024
Final exam/project due:TBA (see Final exams)
Time / room:T 10 AM - 11:30 AM / Online
Mode of instruction:Online (sync)
Credit:0
Grade:Graded only
Instructor:TBA
Max. enroll:16
Related:You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC
Eligibility:

Rising Juniors and Seniors

See Eligibility.

To enroll:

See Apply for Online Courses.

See Dates & Deadlines.

See Online Learning FAQs.

This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.

Tuition & fees:See Tuition for Online Courses

Student experiences

"Great professors, amazing facilities, and an overall supportive environment."
"Summer at Cornell University was a life-changing experience for me. It was amazing in every sense of the word. I got to meet people from across the world, study with very distinguished faculty, live in an Ivy League setting, and have plenty of opportunities for fun. I would for sure do this again if I could."