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Speaking Out

Toward an Institutional Agenda for Refashioning STS Scholars as Public Intellectuals

Massey University, S.Stevens{at}massey.ac.nz

Bijker calls for scholars in science and technology studies (STS) to become public intellectuals by actively working toward "democratizing . . . technological culture." Many STS scholars have developed practices that support democratic and public activity; yet, these typically require individual commitment with inadequate institutional support. The public work of STS scholars can be better supported through a program that includes (1) using specialist research in nonreproductive educational contexts, (2) redefining and revaluing academic service, (3) developing more accessible ways of writing, and (4) publishing and valuing STS-based texts that circulate among nonacademic audiences.

Key Words: public intellectualism • science and technology studies • audience • institutional change

This version was published on November 1, 2008

Science, Technology & Human Values, Vol. 33, No. 6, 730-753 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0162243907310162


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