STGlobal Consortium

STGlobal Consortium is an international, interdisciplinary organization of leading graduate programs in science and technology policy (STP) and science and technology studies (STS). Its mission is to inspire and challenge graduate students to contribute to the forefront of research on science and technology policy and social issues, and to foster mutual understanding in the S&T community.

The STGlobal Conference, presented in collaboration with our Mission Partners, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and The National Academies, develops emerging S&T scholars and promotes the academic and professional advancement of graduate students in the traditionally fragmented community of scholars working in S&T policy and social research.

Presented each year in the spring, the STGlobal Conference attracts graduate students from around the world to present their research on STP and STS issues and related fields including but not limited to health, energy and environment, space, information and communications, innovation, education, and ethical, legal and social implications of science and technology. Every year, prominent figures from both STP and STS deliver keynote addresses.

Developing S&T Scholars and Professionals: Students receive constructive feedback on their research, learn about related research in other disciplines, and build national and international connections with one another, prominent scholars, and professionals. As an added benefit to attendees and participants, a portion of the conference is dedicated to career development, with representatives of government and non-government employers.

STGlobal is comprised of dues-paying member universities. A volunteer Organizing Committee of graduate student representatives from each member university is responsible for leadership and the hands-on operations of the Consortium. Faculty Sponsors from each member school serve as mentors to their student representatives.


Important Dates

September 6, 2010: Call for Papers & Posters (opens)

April 15-16, 2011: STGlobal Conference (Washington, DC)


Consortium Members

Arizona State University – Center for Science Policy Outcomes
École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris – Center for Sociology Innovation
George Mason University – Center for Science and Technology Policy
Georgetown University – Communication, Culture & Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology – School of History, Technology, and Society
The George Washington University – Center for International Science and Technology Policy
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University – Science and Technology Studies
(Click on the school logos below for more information on each Consortium member's graduate program.)


For more information on the STGlobal Consortium, please email contact@stglobal.org