STS 4321 - Lives of Scientists and Engineers

(HA-AS)

Fall. 4 credits.

M. Rossiter.

This course will explore the lives of a variety of scientists and engineers-American, international, men, women, and minorities-through readings of biographies, autobiographies, and other sources. The goal will be to examine the obstacles overcome, opportunities offered, and choices made; the reasons and rationalization given; and the uses made of idealized biographies in science education, requirement, myth-making, and national prestige. Weekly readings, discussion, and research paper required.