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STS-AN INTRODUCTION-LECTURE

S.T.S is……
an interdisciplinary field that examines the creation, development, and
consequences of science and technology in their historical, cultural, and social
contexts

IMPORTANCE OF STS

• Science allows us to understand the world around us better.

• It enables us to explore the universe, uncover new discoveries, and


expand our knowledge of the natural world.

• Technology, on the other hand, applies scientific knowledge to create


tools, devices, and systems that improve our lives.

IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING STS

• STS encourages critical thinking at the intersection of philosophy,


psychology, the arts, economics, law, and science.

• STS provides you with a space to think critically about all the important
questions of our time.

• CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 20 SERIES OF 2013

General Education Curriculum: Holistic Understandings, Intellectual and


Civic Competencies

GEC SUBJECTS:

1. Understanding the Self 5. Purposive


Communication

2. Readings in the Philippine History 6. Art Appreciation

3. The Contemporary World 7. Ethics

4. Mathematics in the Modern World 8. Science, Technology and


Society

SCOPE OF STS:

• the societal impact of technological change.

• environmental science.

• global affairs.

• gender.

• Race

• culture.

• The degree culminates in an applied learning capstone experience in


which students can choose to enroll in a senior seminar or an internship
relevant to their studies.

RELEVANCE OF STS

1. Biotechnologies: Genetic science and engineering opens up the possibility


of humans taking control of life, itself. By altering the genetic makeup of
plants, animals and eventually humans, we may change forever our
relationship to nature.
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2. Globalization & Economic Competitiveness: The growing scale of


economic competition portends a “global culture”, tied together by
computers, satellites, and the internet. What effects are these
developments already having on workers, consumers, and nations? What
will the future hold?

3. The Internet: The emergence and spread of computer-mediated


communications is one of the fastest growing revolutionary technologies
in history. The Internet will likely change how we understand community,
personal identity, and the transfer of information around the world.

4. Weapons Technologies, Terrorism, and Security: The arms race continues,


even after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Nuclear weapons, missile delivery systems, chemical and biological


weapons, as well as ever-more-destructive conventional weapons present
unique and compelling problems for all humanity.

SCIENCE IS….

Scientia-
Latin word means knowledge, awareness, understanding

Learning new Facts

• Solving Problems

• Experimenting

TECHNOLOGY IS….

Tekhne-knowledge how to make things

Creating/Inventing things

• Things the fulfill our needs and desires or perform certain functions

• Application of understanding of natural laws to the solution of practical


problems

GENERAL CONCEPTS AND HISTORICAL EVENTS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND


SOCIETY

Scientific Revolution

the period of enlightenment when the developments in the fields of


mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry transformed the
views of society about nature.

• Scientific revolution was the golden age of people committed to scholarly


life in science, but it was also a deeply trying moment to some scientific
individuals that led to their painful death or condemnation from the
religious institutions who tried to preserve their faith, religion, and
theological views.

• Some rulers and religious leaders did not accept many of the early works
of scientists.

But these did not stop people specially scientists to satisfy their curiosity of
the natural and physical world.
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1. Science as an idea.

It includes ideas, theories, and all available systematic explanations and


observations about the natural and physical

world.

2. Science as an intellectual activity.

It encompasses a systematic and practical study of the natural and physical


world. This process of study involves

systematic observation and experimentation.

3. Science as a body of knowledge.

It is a subject or a discipline, a field of study, or a body of knowledge that deals


with the process of learning about the

natural and physical world. This is what we refer to as school science.

4. Science as a personal and social activity.

This explains that science is both knowledge and activities done by human
beings to develop better understanding of

the world around them. It is a means to improve life and to survive in life. It is
interwoven with people’s lives.

Scientists in all periods of time are driven by their curiosity, critical thinking, and
creativity to explore the physical and natural world. Their love for science is
driven by their deep passion to know and to discover

1.Scientists are not driven by clamor for honor and publicity.


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2.Some scientists were never appreciated during their times, some were
sentenced to death, while others were condemned by the Church during their
time.

3. Three notable scientists are discussed.

NICOLAUS COPERNICUS

One of the Renaissance men, particularly in the field of science.

• Resembled the Greek ancient philosophers or thinkers. His ideas were an


example of what is presently called

as a thought experiment.

• Appointed as Canon at frombork cathedral in Poland.

• Published a book entitled On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres in 1543


and is often cited as the start

of the scientific revolution.

• Formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than Earth to
be the centerpiece of the Universe.

2. CHARLES DARWIN 

• Natural Selection
• Published a book The Origin of Species in 1589. This book is considered to
be one of the most important works
• in scientific literature.
• Theory of Evolution

SIGMUND FREUD 

 Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist who is perhaps most known as


the founder of psychoanalysis.
 Freud's developed a set of therapeutic techniques centered on talk
therapy that involved the use of strategies such as transference, free
association, and dream interpretation.
 Famous figure in the field of psychology.
• Formulated an observational method called psychoanalysis.
 This method is a scientific way to study the human mind and neurotic
illness.
HOW ARE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RELATED?
Science Contributes to Technology in at least (6) ways
1. Direct source of ideas.
These are ideas of scientific discoveries of evolving technologies
2. Source of tools and techniques.
Engineering Science
3. Research instrumentation, Lab. Techniques, and Analytical methods.
4. Practice of Research
5. Assessment of Technology
6. More Efficient Strategies.
Technology contributes to Science in at least (2) ways
I.Technology as a source of New Scientific Challenges
Scientific Challenges:
1. Circular Economy (Strategies for Survival)
How can 20 billion people live together in a sustainable
manner in 2050?
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2. Quality of Life
The changing and aging population presents new challenges
concerning people’s quality of life-from early childhood through to old
age including physical, mental and Social well-being
3. Big Data (Internet)
Describes large volume of data.
4. Resilient Society
Determining where society resilience comes from and how to
support th
II. Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques
SPACE TECHNOLOGY

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