Science is defined as the systematic study of the natural world through research and the scientific method. Technology involves the application of scientific knowledge through tools and techniques to change the world. Society is a community of people with shared goals. Science, technology, and society (STS) studies how social and cultural values influence scientific research and technological development, and vice versa.

1. Science, Technology,
and Society

3. Science define as:
• From the Latin “scientia” (knowledge)
• Any systematic knowledge or practice.
• A system of acquiring knowledge based on the scientific method.
• Organized body of knowledge gained through research.
• The human attempt to understand the natural world, with or without
concern for practical uses of that knowledge.

4. Natural world
• Volcanoes
• Gravity
• Atoms
• Plants and animals

6. Technology define as:
• Came from 2 Greek words:
“techne” (skill, craftsmanship, arts)
“logos” (study)
• The human attempt to changed the world
• A human activity involved with the making and using of material artifacts.
As human activity technology, is on the same level as art, politics, economics
and the like.

9. Technology involves:
• Tools
• Techniques
• Procedures for putting the findings of science to practical use

10. What is society?
• A community of people with a common goal.

11. What is STS?
• The study of social, political, and cultural values affect scientific research and
technological innovation, and how these in turn affect society, politics and
culture.

12. General Concepts and
Historical Events in
Science, Technology,
and Society

13. Intellectual Revolutions that Defined Society
Scientific Revolution