Every Ph.D. student in the School of History and Sociology (HSOC) also earns an M.S. degree, so the two graduate programs are closely intertwined.
With a close-knit cohort and opportunities to connect through courses, research, conferences, workshops, and more, you will leave the program with a strong network of scholars and friends in the field.
Conferences
HSOC graduate students regularly present at conferences for the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT), the American Sociological Association (ASA), and the Society for the Social Study of Science (4-S). The Georgia Tech Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education hosts the Career, Research, and Innovation Development Conference and the Three Minute Thesis competition as well.
Additional conference appearances in recent years include the Data Power Conference, the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities Annual Conference, the Georgia Association of Historians Annual Conference, and many more.
Publications
Ph.D. students in the School of History and Sociology have published in History and Technology, Technology and Culture, Engaging Science, Technology, and Society, Mobilities, Research Policy, AI and Society, Information & Culture, and Research Policy, among others.
Research Labs and Opportunities
Georgia Tech is an R1 university with over $1.37 billion in research expenditure each year. Core research areas in the School of History and Sociology are:
- Science, Technology, and Medicine
- Power, Politics, and Inequality
- Social Justice and Social Change
- Communities, Places, and the Environment
Faculty in the School of History and Sociology direct the China Research Center and the Sports, Society, and Technology Program and hold a leadership role in the cross-campus NeuroNext Initiative. Ivan Allen College is home to 20+ research centers across its six Schools.
Master’s and Ph.D. students are also active in the American Sociological Association, Society for the History of Technology, Society for Social Studies of Science, and other academic societies.
Speaker Series
HSOC faculty bring in visiting scholars from around the country each semester for the School’s Fall and Spring Speakers Series. These often include small-group dinners with the presenter after the event. Keep an eye on the School calendar to see upcoming presentations.
Teaching Apprenticeship Program
Many Ph.D. graduates go on to teaching and research careers in academia. Our guided teacher training and optional certificate give you the opportunity to teach your own courses here at Georgia Tech and gain valuable experience for entering the job market.
Works in Progress Seminars
Graduate students are invited to attend regular Works in Progress seminars presented by faculty, who share their current research, followed by a Q&A.
The admissions deadline for the M.S. in History and Sociology of Technology and Science and Ph.D. in the History and Sociology of Technology and Science is Feb. 15. Students seeking financial assistance must submit their materials no later than Jan. 10. Apply via the Graduate Admissions website or contact Helen Anne Curry, director of graduate studies, for more information.
