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Jul 04, 2025
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Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog
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WSE 201 - Society and Gender in STEM
This course examines how gender intersects with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in historical and contemporary contexts. This examination highlights how social, ethical, political, economic, and cultural factors shape historical and contemporary understandings of STEM knowledge, as well as attitudes toward those who practice in STEM fields. The course focuses on women’s historic and current participation in STEM disciplines, including why so few women are involved in these fields. We will consider how stereotypes are reinforced by popular culture and explore how we might reimagine STEM knowledge and practice to incorporate greater diversity. Not for credit in addition to WSE 242.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): WSE 105
SBC: DIV, HUM, Partially fulfills: GLO
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