Welcome to Centre for Society, Technology and Values
The Centre for Society, Technology and Values (CSTV) is a uniquely UWaterloo interdisciplinary centre that sets out to explain and examine social aspects of technology and technological change.
CSTV was established in 1984 as an interdisciplinary teaching and research unit. Since 1991, it has been connected with the Department of Systems Design Engineering.
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Call for Climate Adaptation Coop Research applications
Systems Design faculty members can apply for Cornfield/CSTV Climate Adaptation Coop Research Funding until the end of November. Email Scott Campbell if you have questions, or connect with Natasha Poley to apply.
New courses for Winter 2025
Check out our new courses for Winter 2025:
- STV 201 Technology and Society in Film
- STV 304 Technology in Canadian Society
Posters and details here.
Social Innovators in Training, Winter 2024: Demo Day
The students we support in our Social Innovators in Training program are building prototypes and are starting down the path of putting together their pitches for the social impact fund.
This Wednesday, we are hosting Demo Day in our GreenHouse space and it is open to all members of the community. Students will be showcasing their prototypes and would welcome members of the community to join them as they continue to test and iterate on their ideas.
All are welcome and you may drop-in as your schedule permits.
- GreenHouse Demo Day - March 6 | 5:00-6:30pm @United College (GreenHouse space) - drop-in any time between 5:00-6:30pm