Science, Tech & Global Challenges

Science and technology are central to the modern world. They shape everything from military capabilities to environmental resilience, food systems, critical infrastructure, and the use of outer space. Science and technology have helped create some of today’s global security challenges- from climate change to energy and cyber security but are also crucial to addressing them. This interdisciplinary course examines the role of science and technology in complex global security challenges. Students will explore how advances in fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, biosecurity, information technology, climate science, geo-engineering, energy, and space technology intersect with global challenges and security.