Innovation, Society & Public Policy (Innovation Research)

Innovation has become a leitmotif of policy-making and institution-building around the globe.

Law, Science and Technology

The research group Law, Science and Technology of the Department for STS is dedicated to the reciprocal relationship of law, science, technology and society.

Philosophy of Science

Science and technology are facing a dramatic upheaval, as the masses of research data are no longer manageable without intelligent algorithms.

History of Technology

The research activities within the history of technology subject area of at TUM focus on processes of humankind’s move from the biotope to the technotope.

Sociology of Science

Our observation: Society and technology have entered into an extremely dynamic, reciprocal relationship.

Science and Technology Policy

Science and technology are central elements of modern societies.

Anthropology of Science and Technology

Our core interest lies in developing ‚knowledge after progress‘.