SOC 496 Race and the Scientific Method examines how science has been conceptualized and practiced in relation to race. Covering various historical periods and drawing from interdisciplinary scholarship, the course analyzes the racialized origins of key scientific norms and practices, as well as their lasting influence on present day STEMM disciplines. Specifically, students will think critically about the scientific norms of objectivity, experimentation and expertise to unpack the ways in which racialized hierarchies of power shape research questions and the production of data. Importantly, we’ll discuss contemporary efforts to develop more just and equitable scientific practices and environments, as well as possibilities for practicing anti-colonial and anti-racist science.
Sociology 496: Race and the Scientific Method (3 credits)
Tuesdays/Thursdays, 2:30-3:45 pm
1140 Grainger Hall
Instructor: Aida Arosoaie (arosoaie@wisc.edu)
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This post was authored by Academic Affairs on 05/30/2024.