Science, Technology, and Society
Science, Technology, and Society was conceptualized to develop a deep appreciation and critical understanding of the role of science and technology in the development of people and society. It deals with the interactions between science and technology in social, cultural, political, and economic contexts. This book is designed to guide undergraduate students in developing their critical thinking and creativity as they utilize science to understand various human conditions and social issues; explore the role of science and technology in nation-building; analyze scientific ideas, theories, research, innovations, and practices; and discover technological advancements brought by science to society. In this book, students are expected to broaden their theoretical and practical understanding of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) as a course and as a field of study. Each lesson contains important information, activities, and guide questions that will aid students in learning STS. This book also leads students to acknowledge that science and society are inseparable. The development of scientific ideas draws inspiration from the physical and natural world, and society is always a recipient of the benefits of science and technology. This book was written with passion and a deep sense of mission to contribute to the intellectual development of Filipino college students.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
JANICE PATRIA JAVIER SERAFICA
She is an ordained pastor of the United Methodist Church. She finished her Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Microbiology at the University of the Philippines-Los Baños in 1996. She completed her Master of Divinity (with honors) at Union Theological Seminary in Dasmariñas, Cavite.
GREG TABIOS PAWILEN
He holds a PhD in Education and MA in Education major in Curriculum Studies from the University of the Philippines-Diliman. He also holds an MEd in Curriculum Development major in Science Education as a Monbukagakusho scholar at Ehime University in Japan.
BERNARDO NICOLAS CASLIB, JR.
He teaches full-time at the Department of Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University. He served as an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, University of the Philippines-Diliman, where he took up his BA in Philosophy with units in Psychology (magna cum laude) and MA in Philosophy. He is pursuing his PhD in Philosophy at the same university.
EDEN JOY PASTOR ALATA
She is a graduate of Master of Science in Biology at De La Salle University-Manila (2017) and Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of the East-Manila (2009). She is a biology instructor at the Centro Escolar University-Manila, teaching anatomy, histology, physiology, botany, zoology, and other biology subjects.
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