Biology and Society is home to both traditional and more collaborative research projects that draw on the interdisciplinary strengths of programs in the history and philosophy of science, environmental sciences, and bioethics, policy and law.
Biology education
Biology education research investigates the fundamental and applied aspects of teaching and learning in biology. ASU biology education researchers primarily focus on questions about how to create inclusive undergraduate biology learning environments.
Computational History and Philosophy of Science
We use a variety of computational tools and techniques to aid historical and philosophical study of the life sciences.
Environmental History, Ecology, and Economics
Biology and Society researchers explore the historical, ethical, philosophical, ecological, and economic dimensions of human interactions with the environment.
Ethics in the Life Sciences
Biology and Society researchers combine bioethics, environmental ethics, research ethics, and science studies to bring multiple critical perspectives to bear on ethical issues in the life sciences.
History and Philosophy of Science
The interdisciplinary field of history and philosophy of science examines the conceptual foundations of science and the connections of science to society.
Completed projects
ASU International Conference on Culture and Power in China's History
