Program on Science, Technology and Society at Harvard

STS Academic Programs at Harvard

In 2017, the Harvard Kennedy School approved the creation of Science, Technology and Policy Studies (STePS) Track for students enrolled in its PhD program in Public Policy (PPOL). This track draws on the strengths of Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard University faculty in Science and Technology and Society to provide doctoral-level training on the increasingly important issues of policy and governance raised by science and technology in society.

For doctoral candidates in other schools at Harvard, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) offers the opportunity to broaden their education through a variety of Secondary Fields. The Secondary Field of Science, Technology and Society (STS) is aimed at students who wish to deepen their understanding of the workings of science and technology in relation to other social institutions and processes. STS is available to candidates for the PhD, DDes (Doctor of Design), and SJD degrees.

Please explore this page for more information about these opportunities and additional offerings for undergraduate students at Harvard College.

Interested students are welcome to contact the STS Program with any questions.