Professor Joe Cain teaches whole modules (=classes, =courses), individual sessions, and research supervisions for masters-level students. Most of this teaching is undertaken via UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS).
The nineteenth century saw the origin of much of what we might identify as “modern” scientific and technological research and practice. Laboratories, factories explorations, empires – all had scientific significance and all were paramount in More…
Postgraduate taught students in UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) undertake summer research projects resulting in dissertations or research reports. Professor Joe Cain supervises some students in this work, as do all academic More…
Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field in which science and technology is examined from a number of different perspectives. (“Science” here is broadly understood and can include science, technology, medicine or mathematics.) More…
The publishing industry is enormous. It shapes science communication in fundamental ways. This module explores publishing and the creation of products associated with science communication. How does publishing work? How does publishing shape science communicating? The More…