Society, Technology & Policy
ST & P is a study of the substance and the process of socioeconomic problem solving, especially as related to technological development and public policy. Most socioeconomic problems - e.g., inflation, unemployment, urban deterioration, environmental pollution, income inequality, or infrastructure creation and maintenance - go beyond the boundaries of the traditional social science disciplines. It is the integration of knowledge and research techniques from several disciplines including: system dynamic, economics, sociology, psychology, law and political science, with system dynamics providing a computer modeling and experimental analysis approach to problem solving and policy analysis.
Sample Occupations:
- Economists
- Engineering Systems
- Environmental Policy
- Computer Science
- Society-Technology Studies
- Model Analysis
- Project Dynamics
- Public Policy
- Fire Protection Engineering
- Infrastructure Planning
- Transportation Planning
- Electrical Power Systems Planning
Skills Required:
- Excellent communication skills
- Interested in social matters
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