Chair of Science, Technology and Gender Studies @ FAU

A quick look at everyday news proves that science, technology, and medicine permeate all aspects of our everyday life. From the terrifying prospect of a nuclear conflict and the recent pandemic to mundane decisions about getting another x-ray or using a bike to go to work, one is confronted with complex technological systems and advanced scientific knowledge.

The chair of Science, Technology and Gender Studies provides highly interdisciplinary tools that help us comprehend the impact of science, technology and medicine to humans and the environment. Major areas of research and education include gender science studies, nuclear history, and science diplomacy.

Current Courses held by the chair at the FAU can be found under Teaching.

General News

The local newspaper, "Erlanger Nachrichten," published an article on Saturday, June 28, 2025, about our exhibition opening on June 12, 2025, entitled "Nuklear Technology at the Center." Antje Schönherr, the reporter, highlighted the topicality of the exhibition "Living with Radiation" and recommende...

On June 24, 2025, we had the pleasure of welcoming Erlangen’s Mayor, Dr. Florian Janik, to the Living with Radiation exhibition at the Siemens Healthineers MedMuseum. Designed by the Chair of Science, Technology and Gender Studies at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect ...
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Lectures and Keynotes

ERC scientific seminar, 27 June 2025

We are glad to invite you to the next ERC Scientific Seminar " What is science diplomacy and why does it matters?”, which will take place on Friday 27th June 2025, from 11:00 until 12:30 on-site at the Helga Nowotny auditorium (25th floor, COV2), with the poss...

Sandra Klos will give a guest lecture at the Interdisziplinäres Zentrum Gender – Differenz – Diversität (IZGDD) on July 3, 2025 at 4 pm at Bismarckstraße 1, room C 702 on the topic of "Pregnant with Radiation. Or Why we don't x-ray pregnant women anymore." The lecture will cover gynecological debate...

The Austrian Ministry for European and International Affairs is joining forces with the EU Science Diplomacy Alliance to organise the following side event during the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) Conference: "Building bridges – shaping Europe’s science-for-policy landscape" on 26-27 May 2025 in ...
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Workshops