Breast and Reproductive Cancers (IFWH0015)

Cultural Studies|Education|Interdisciplinary Studies|Philosophy of Science|Social Policy|Sociology of Science and Technology

Where, how, with whom, how much and why we encounter (or not) science matters. In this module we explore how science affects our lives and the lives of other...

Science, Technology and Identity (HPSC0091)

Where, how, with whom, how much and why we encounter (or not) science matters. In this module we explore how science affects our lives and the lives of other people through the lens of social justice. Science is a prized resource in our societies. As a result, it is important to map where people encounter science in their lives and what happens when they do. We will investigate who can access science, how people access and use science (or not) and the differences in between. We will think about science and technology in contemporary and historic contexts using key concepts such as inclusion/exclusion, representation and recognition, relational and redistributive social justice, as well as intersectional approaches to class, race/ethnicity, gender, ability/disability, sexuality and other social positions, such as age or linguistic background. For instance, what do assistive reproductive technologies (such as IVF) mean for how we understand gender and sexuality? How are science museums ‘whitewashed’? Do science policies include a ‘hidden curriculum’ that reproduces class-based advantages? The module is interdisciplinary and will draw on a wide range of concepts from philosophy, sociology, education, cultural studies, and STS.

Cultural Studies|History of Science and Medicine|Museum Studies|Sociology of Science and Technology|Visual Cultures

This module is designed around a simple question: how is the museum a different environment for historical and interpretative work compared with a university...

Curating Science and Technology (HPSC0089)

This module is designed around a simple question: how is the museum a different environment for historical and interpretative work compared with a university or a library? It opens access to the Science Museum’s galleries, reserve collections, and curators to help students learn the ways history of science and technology are preserved, researched, and displayed in a national museum. The module includes practical engagement with objects and collections in Science Museum facilities. It also includes general museological questions about how to interpret objects in HPS and STS. The module also examines how different kinds of objects feature in museum’s work, from acquisition and conservation to display.