College of Liberal Arts News
Department of Science, Technology, and Society

Sentient features insights from Kristoffer Whitney, associate professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, on the continued use of horseshoe crab blood in pharmaceutical safety testing and the challenges slowing adoption of synthetic alternatives in the United States.

Recognizing two students whose academic excellence, leadership, research, and service reflect the breadth of impact possible through a liberal arts education.

History major Julia Resciniti is headed to law school in the fall, bringing her one step closer to her career goal of becoming a disability rights lawyer and policy advocate.

Democrat & Chronicle speaks to Christine Keiner, chair of the Department of Science, Technology and Society, about the Climate Havens Symposium co-hosted with the University of Rochester, exploring the human impact of climate migration.

The Conversation features an essay by Christine Keiner, chair of the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, discussing historical proposals to use nuclear explosives to build canals and their broader technological and environmental implications.

Deborah Blizzard, who has taught in the College of Liberal Arts for 24 years, is a recipient of an Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching. She is one of many faculty and staff members being recognized this year.

The Cool Down speaks to Christine Keiner, chair of the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, about the threat of invasive species in the waterway.

An essay by Christine Keiner, chair of the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, published by The Conversation.

Democrat and Chronicle speaks to Kaitlin Stack Whitney, assistant professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, about the benefits of leaves on grass.

If you’re considering studying abroad, but aren’t quite sure how it will fit into your schedule, a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program may be the perfect option. RIT’s College of Liberal Arts faculty are leading a fascinating range of courses during spring and summer 2026.

Democrat and Chronicle speaks to Kaitlin Stack Whitney, assistant professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, about being watchful for ticks this spring.

The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen podcast talks with Christine Keiner, chair of RIT’s Department of Science, technology, and Society, about the potential impacts of cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (This content may require an Apple Podcast subscription to play.)