STS.081J/17.395J Innovation Systems for Science, Technology, Energy, Manufacturing, and Health
Spring 2017: Tues 2-5
HASS-S
Prereq: None
3-0-9 units
Instructor: William Bonvillian
Examines science and technology innovation systems, including case studies on energy, computing, advanced manufacturing, and health sectors. Emphasizes public policy and the federal government’s role in that system. Focuses on the US but uses international examples. Reviews foundations of economic growth theory, innovation systems theory, and the basic approaches to science and technology policy. Explores the organization and role of energy and medical science R&D agencies, as well as gaps in those innovation systems. Also addresses the science and technology talent base as a factor in growth, and educational approaches to better support it.
Limited to 25.
William Bonvillian