Description
Science, Technology and Society in Engineering studies
Book summary
This work analyzes the fundamental relationship between technology, science, and society in the context of university engineering education, with a particular focus on the field of telecommunications. Through the experience of the Technical University of Madrid, the author examines how to integrate social sciences and humanities into technical curricula, offering a unique perspective on university outreach and the core subject of Science, Technology and Society. A valuable resource for understanding the social dimension of engineering.
What is it about?
The book focuses on the need for future engineers to understand the social impact of their work and the interactions between technology and society. To this end, it recounts the pioneering experience of the Technical School for Telecommunications Engineering and Systems at the Technical University of Madrid, which implemented university outreach activities and a specific course on Science, Technology and Society. Through the opinions of several professors and the analysis of this program, the work demonstrates a unique effort to familiarize engineering students with the humanities, an uncommon initiative in Spanish technical schools.
Main topics
- Interrelation between science, technology, and society in the field of engineering.
- Integration of the humanities and social sciences into technical university education.
- University outreach as a tool for critical reflection in engineering.
- The role of telecommunications technology in a social context.
- Innovative teaching experiences at the Technical University of Madrid.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at engineering students and professionals, especially in the field of telecommunications, who are interested in the social impact of their discipline. It is also very useful for university professors, researchers in science and technology studies, and curriculum designers looking to incorporate a humanistic perspective into technical education.
What this book offers
- A practical and documented vision of how to integrate social sciences into engineering curricula.
- A critical analysis of the social responsibility of the engineer in technological development.
- Concrete examples of university outreach activities and their impact on education.
- A reflection on the need to humanize technical education to train more well-rounded professionals.
Technical specifications
- Author: Pedro Costa Morata
- Publisher: Anthropos Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Universities, Political Science and Theory, Influence of Science and Technology on, Engineering: General
- Collection: Social Sciences
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2016
- Number of pages: 224
- Weight: 283 g
Editorial review
A reference work for those seeking to understand how engineering can and should engage in dialogue with society. The author offers a rigorous and well-documented testimony of an innovative educational experience, which invites us to rethink technical training from a broader and more critical perspective. Recommended for professionals and academics interested in the social dimension of technology.