Science, Technology & Environmental Studies
Understanding science and its place in society.
Science, Technology, and Environmental Studies (STES) offers you interdisciplinary perspectives on the complex relationship between science and technology and our health, our families and communities, and the natural world.
Our faculty span the breadth of campus
Many faculty in Butler’s professional colleges also do teaching and research in STES issues, and their professional perspective provides another valuable dimension to the understanding of science and technology.
Speakers on Campus
Butler’s Visiting Writers Series and the J. James Woods science lecture series provide students with unparalleled opportunities to meet and interact with prominent figures in science and technology and environmental studies.
Access to the Source
As the seat of state government and a growing center of science and technology-based industries, Indianapolis provides students with many opportunities for internships and other learning experiences beyond Butler’s campus.
Science, Technology & Society
Science, Technology, and Society (STS) majors examine how science impacts our world and how the economic, political, and cultural motives of society influence science. They graduate with deep interdisciplinary knowledge, intellectual flexibility, and communication and problem-solving skills crucial to any career.
Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies (ENV) majors focus intently on the environment and our interaction with it. They also gain specific knowledge in biology, chemistry, communication, and the humanities. Each completes a community-based internship or practical experience related to the environment and sustainability.