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- "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, LER
SocioTechnical Systems Video Gallery
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Click the picture to see students talk about their STSP experience |
See Professor Betty Barrett explain the beginnings of STS |
Professor Barrett discusses the six principles of work redesign |
Professor Barrett talks about team systems |
Professor Barrett discusses the influence of technology in the workplace |
Avanija Sarma talks about how social networks influence our work |
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 Multidisciplinary 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.
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.