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Biomedical Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Congratulations to the members of the first project team on their graduation
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Pictured above with Betty Barrett are Samantha Leibold, Joshua Dahms, and Lakshmi Vadlamani with his wife.
Click here: Students talk about the benefits of their STSP experience!
"Personally, STS has changed the way I think about business and the rapid nature of change within, and outside of organizations. For those interested in the technology industry, this class is a great history lesson in the schools of thought behind production. Overall, the knowledge I gained from STS is extremely versatile and can be applied to fields beyond technology. I have learned that it is critical to always develop human talent, technology, and the relationship between these two components because the ability to be flexible when confronted with innovation and change defines sustainability and long-term success." |
Jessica Chen, current LER student |
Program Mission Statement
The system of relationships between people and technology is complex. Our mission is to assist people in understanding these relationships and by this increased understanding to better enable innovation.
A New Option
The SocioTechnical Systems Program (STSP) gives you access to better solutions, increased resources, more opportunities, and added value for your company or career. The College of Engineering (COE) and the School of Labor and Employment Relations (LER) combine forces to offer the STS program option. This option teams students from across programs, merging their skill sets to create multidisciplinary solutions to real life problems.
Students
Students who take the STS theory course (based on the principle that social and technical systems interact in every workplace) may then apply for the fieldwork experience. The course and fieldwork are two units each. Students may apply for additional units through independent study.
Faculty
The STS Program needs faculty members to offer input, expertise and guidance to every student team during their fieldwork experience.
Company Sponsors
Sponsor support provides crucial resources for students in each company and underwrites the STS Program. Their support also ensures the participation of faculty members to guide student teams as they produce deliverables. Additionally, companies will have access to highly qualified students who may be their future interns or full-time employees.
Get Involved
Please contact Director Betty Barrett at bb1@illinois.edu or 217-244-4156 if you are interested in participating in the STS Program.