PubPol 650: Intro to Science, Technology, and Public Policy | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
PubPol 650

PubPol 650: Intro to Science, Technology, and Public Policy

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Level
Graduate
Term
Winter 2023
Session
Winter 2023
Course Section
001
U-M Course Number
18580
Credit Hours
3

Drawing on an interdisciplinary social science literature, this course introduces theories and methodologies for science and technology policy analysis and familiarizes students with the landscape of science and technology policymaking in the US and abroad. No scientific background is required.

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Non-Ford students can register for Ford electives beginning December 6

Shobita Parthasarathy

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Shobita Parthasarathy

Professor of Public Policy; Director, Science, Technology, and Public Policy program
Parthasarathy studies the governance of emerging science and technology and the politics of evidence and expertise in policy in comparative and international perspective. Her current research focuses on equity in innovation and innovation policy. She co-hosts The Received Wisdom podcast.