ENVS 456 - Governing Innovation, Technology, and the Future

How do/should societies bring about change to improve social and environmental conditions? This course draws upon theoretical insights from the field of Science, Technology and Society to critically examine science and technology policies as governance systems for innovation, shaping what is possible in the future, what problems society faces, and what solutions we can draw upon. This course examines the intersection of innovation policies and democracy and introduces nascent methods to improve the democratic oversight of technology and innovation.

Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 303 and ENVS 305; or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter