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The following courses that are eligible for the STV Diploma are available in Fall 2025:

Fundamentals:

• STV100 - Society, Technology and Values: Introduction
• STV210 - The Computing SocietyÌý(0.50)
• HIST212 - The Computing SocietyÌý(0.50)

Critical theory and ethics:

• ENVS105 - Environmental Sustainability and EthicsÌý(0.50)
• Ìý- Professional and Business EthicsÌý(0.50)
• PHIL226 - Biomedical EthicsÌý(0.50)
• PHIL228 - Ethics and Artificial IntelligenceÌý(0.50)
• SOC232 - Technology and Social ChangeÌý(0.50)
• STV305 - Technology, Society and the Modern CityÌý(0.50)

Critical thinking: Issues and applications:

• AE101 - History of the Built EnvironmentÌý(0.50)
• ARCH142 - Introduction to Cultural HistoryÌý(0.50)
• ENGL108D - Digital LivesÌý(0.50)
• ENGL295 - Social MediaÌý(0.50)
• ERS215 - Environmental and Sustainability Assessment 1Ìý(0.50)
• ERS270 - Introduction to Sustainable AgroecosystemsÌý(0.50)
• LS329 - Security and GovernanceÌý(0.50)
• NE109 - Societal and Environmental Impacts of NanotechnologyÌý(0.50)
• PACS201 - Roots of Conflict, Violence, and PeaceÌý(0.50)
• PACS315 - Engineering and PeaceÌý(0.50)
• SOC329 - Security and GovernanceÌý(0.50)

Fall 2025

ENGL 344: Modern American LiteratureÌý
Modernist Techno-Culture - Data, Network, Surveillance, Automation

Taught by Professor Heather Love, this courseÌýwill explore how authors responded in creative and insightful ways as they sought to understand the implications of technological changes and to articulate strategies for addressing their challenges; not to mention lessons for today’s readers. In this course, we will explore some of those transhistorical resonances by tracking connections between modernist-era texts and four present-day technology keywords:ÌýData,ÌýNetwork,ÌýSurveillance,ÌýandÌýAutomation.

For more information:Ìý/english/undergrad-this-years-courses/engl-344-modern-american-literature

Collaboration and teamwork are essential for solving complex, real-world problemsÌýand are in high demand by employers. In fact, according to a recent survey, the #1Ìýattribute employers look for when hiring is the ability to work well in a team. YetÌýstudents rarely have the opportunity to study and apply the theories and bestÌýpractices for making collaboration work. In this course, you will crack the code ofÌýmaking collaboration work by leveraging this research to acquire a variety ofÌýimportant skills. Open to all 2A+ UW students!

Listed on the Faculty of Engineering Complementary Studies List.

Link for more info:Ìý/knowledge-integration/current-undergraduates/course-offerings/ki-elective-courses/integ-210Ìý

The Centre is sad to learn the passing of David Brian Huron.Ìý David was a composer, musician and scholar.Ìý ÌýHe was also an instructor here at the Centre:

"Upon completing a PhD in 1989, David was appointed Assistant Professor of Music at Conrad Grebel College, receiving a promotion to Associate Professor in 1991. He held concurrent positions at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, including administrative Coordinator and principal instructor at UW's Center for Society, Technology, and Values. At the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, he also held complimentary appointments as Associate Professor of Psychology (1994-1998) and Adjunct Professor of Systems Design Engineering (1994-1998)."

See for more information.

In May 2025, we started looking for students interested in being part of a student club related to our own interests in society, technology and values.

Come to the opening event in our new film series about technology and society. Blade Runner (1982), the Final Cut!

Looking for an elective about technology and society to develop your critical thinking skills and give you a chance to reflect on the costs and benefits of technology? Then join our Spring 2025 tour!

Remember: all STV courses are open to everyone, and for engineers these are List A & C CSEs!

Systems Design faculty members can apply for Cornfield/CSTV Climate Adaptation Coop Research Funding until the end of November. Email Scott Campbell if you have questions, or connect with Natasha Poley to apply.

Check out our new courses for Winter 2025:

• STV 201 Technology and Society in Film
• STV 304 Technology in Canadian Society

Posters and details here.

The students we support in ourÌýSocial Innovators in TrainingÌýprogram are building prototypes and are starting down the path of putting together their pitches for the social impact fund.Ìý

This Wednesday, we are hosting Demo Day in our GreenHouse space and it is open to all members of the community. Students will be showcasing their prototypes and would welcome members of the community to join them as they continue to test and iterate on their ideas.

ÌýAll are welcome and you may drop-in as your schedule permits.

• - March 6 | 5:00-6:30pm @United College (GreenHouse space) - drop-in any time between 5:00-6:30pm