{"628284":{"#nid":"628284","#data":{"type":"news","title":"PhD Program in Science and Technology Studies","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer invites applications for admissions into its PhD program.\u0026nbsp;Founded in 1982, the STS Department at Rensselaer is one of the oldest and most highly recognized programs in this field. The\u0026nbsp;Faculty is internationally recognized for research that emphasizes the cultural, historical, economic, political, and social dimensions of our scientific and technological society, with a strong emphasis on ethical engagement. Topically, their\u0026nbsp;work spans a wide range including and not limited to sustainability, digital culture, disability studies, food security\/justice, STEM education, critical design, human health, medicine, and energy and environmental policies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents who have completed, or are nearing completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree, as well as those who hold or are completing a Master\u0026rsquo;s degrees in relevant fields may apply directly to the Ph.D. program. Currently, the Department is not accepting students who wish to pursue a stand-alone Master\u0026rsquo;s degree, but students may earn a Master\u0026rsquo;s degree while working\u0026nbsp;toward the Ph.D.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo be in the best position to be considered for admission and financial support, please plan on having your complete credentials submitted to Rensselaer Graduate Admissions by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJanuary 1\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003E, 2020 deadline.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to Apply:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EFor important information regarding the online application process, please visit RPI\u0026rsquo;s Office of Graduate Admissions website:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/admissions.rpi.edu\/graduate\/masters-and-phd-applicants\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/admissions.rpi.edu\/graduate\/masters-and-phd-applicants\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFinancial Aid:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EAll applicants who indicate a need for financial support on the application will be considered for full funding packages on a competitive basis.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have further questions about the\u0026nbsp;Ph.D. program, please feel free to contact the STS Graduate Program Director, Atsushi Akera, at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:akeraa@rpi.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eakeraa@rpi.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer invites applications for admissions into its PhD program."}],"uid":"33693","created_gmt":"2019-10-29 16:51:51","changed_gmt":"2019-10-29 16:51:51","author":"Kayleigh Haskin","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-10-29T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2019-10-29T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"628283":{"id":"628283","type":"image","title":"RPI STS","body":null,"created":"1572367891","gmt_created":"2019-10-29 16:51:31","changed":"1572367891","gmt_changed":"2019-10-29 16:51:31","alt":"Flyer for the Science and Technology Studies Degree","file":{"fid":"239268","name":"download.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/download_7.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/download_7.png","mime":"image\/png","size":660785,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/download_7.png?itok=htqOxBnL"}}},"media_ids":["628283"],"groups":[{"id":"473211","name":"_OLD: School of History and Sociology Student Blog"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"166849","name":"HSOC Blog"},{"id":"168328","name":"grad school"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}