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ST(&)S: Martyn Pickersgill Talks with Sheila Jasanoff
Martyn Pickersgill1, Sheila Jasanoff2
1University Of Edinburgh.
Engaging Science, Technology, and Society
|November 19, 2020
Summary
This interview explores the evolving field of science and technology studies (STS), examining its diverse origins and the importance of rigorous training to maintain its distinct approach to understanding science, technology, and society.
Area of Science:
- Social studies of science and technology (STS)
Background:
- Discusses the dual definitions of STS: "science and technology studies" (Europe) and "science, technology, and society" (US).
- Highlights Sheila Jasanoff's entry into STS and her efforts to integrate diverse academic traditions within the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the contested meanings and origins of STS.
- To reflect on the personal and institutional factors shaping Jasanoff's career in STS.
- To discuss the future of STS and the necessity of disciplined, rigorous training.
Main Methods:
- An interview format with Sheila Jasanoff and Martyn Pickersgill.
- Reflection on personal intellectual and professional journeys within STS.
- Discussion of pedagogical approaches for cultivating STS distinctiveness.
Main Results:
- Identifies the differing European and US origins and interpretations of STS.
- Illustrates how individual experiences and institutional contexts shape scholarly development in STS.
- Emphasizes the need for careful cultivation and rigorous training to preserve the unique approach of STS.
Conclusions:
- STS is a distinct mode of inquiry requiring specific pedagogical approaches for its reproduction.
- The field's future depends on maintaining its unique characteristics through creative and rigorous teaching.
- Jasanoff's career exemplifies the integration of different STS traditions and contributions to the field's development.
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