STS Across Regions: Honoring Diverse Scholarly Traditions

Session Submission Type: Special Event

Abstract

STS has developed in different ways in different contexts around the world. In this session, leading figures from different geographic regions will share their experiences and perspectives. The session will extend engagement with the conference theme, “Transnational STS,” and will complement the conference exhibition, “STS Across Borders.” The session will be moderated by 4S President Kim Fortun.

Panelists:
Emma Kowal (Australia), Hebe Vessuri (Latin America), Liu Bing (China), Sharon Traweek (United States), and Leslie Green (South Africa).

Sub Unit

• Single Paper Submission

Chair

• Kim Fortun, University of California Irvine

Session Organizer

• Kim Fortun, University of California Irvine