What better place to study the far-reaching consequences of science and technology than at a liberal arts college in a world-renowned technical university?
Georgia Tech’s Ph.D. in the History and Sociology of Technology and Science (HSTS) prepares you to address pressing questions on the impacts of science and technology — past and present — on our communities, countries, and the planet.
Faculty and students explore how digital tools affect education, energy transitions alter the environment, and medical technologies move around the globe. We examine how colonialism impacts science, social movements begin and end, and agricultural breakthroughs feed the world.
Through rigorous research and careful analysis, we develop new understandings of the past and present to shape possibilities for a better future.
Four Core Research Areas
Science, Technology, and Medicine
Politics, Power, and Inequality
Social Justice and Social Change
Communities, Places, and the Environment
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All full-time Ph.D. students
receive funding packages with a stipend and tuition waiver.
Attend one of Forbes' New Ivies and a Top 10 Public University in the U.S.
Earn an M.S. in the History and Sociology of Technology and Science along the way.
Did you know Ivan Allen College graduates out-earn liberal arts grads from peer institutions? That's because combining strong communication, ethics, and analytical skills with a tech-forward education gives you a future-proof edge in any field.
At Georgia Tech’s School of History and Sociology, you’ll be surrounded by expert colleagues not only in the humanities and social sciences but also in engineering, computing, artificial intelligence, and other emerging fields — making it an ideal place to address global and local challenges.
Our graduates leave the program with advanced research, writing, and communication skills, prepared to establish themselves as experts in their fields and contribute valuable knowledge toward understanding the past, analyzing the present, and advocating for a better future.
Our alumni stand out and thrive in academia, think tanks, public agencies, and private business. You can find them in positions such as:
- Assistant Professor of Sociology, Peking University, Beijing
- Associate Professor of History, Penn State University
- Dean of Libraries, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Director, Georgia Tech Office of Minority Educational Development
- Founding Director, Science Gallery Bengaluru
- Historian, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office of History
- Research Assistant Professor, Center for Global Strategies and Planning, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
- Science Policy Analyst, National Science Foundation
Take the next step in your career and apply for your Ph.D. in the History and Sociology of Technology and Science!
The admissions deadline for the 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.
