Science, Innovation and Social Impact
Objectives
«Science, Innovation and Social Impact» integrates a solid theoretical approach in social studies of science and innovation studies. This curicular path provides an articulated view of science and innovation in the scientific literature and professional practices. This will be the starting point for: 1) the development of skills in critical analysis and discussion of scientific literature, sources and indicators, thus providing the essential tools for 2) having an integrated approach to the social impact of science and innovation. This curricular unit also enables students to: 3) develop communication skills and tools for critical thinking of the scientific and social relevance of science and innovation, and to 4) develop future research in this area or 5) focus on professional practices based on science and innovation management in the academia, enterprises; science and technology parks; state agencies and other organizations.
General characterization
Code
02110269
Credits
10.0
Responsible teacher
Ana Margarida Grenho Ferreira
Hours
Weekly - 3
Total - 280
Teaching language
English
Prerequisites
Available soon
Bibliography
Cajaiba-Santana, G (2014). Social innovation: Moving the field forward. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 82:42-51. Caraça, J; Lundvall,BA and S Mendonça (2009). The changing role of science in the innovation process. 76:861-867. Fagerberg, J; Mowery, DC and RR Nelson (2006). The Oxford Handbook of Innovation. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Fochler, M (2016). Variants of Epistemic Capitalism: Knowledge Production and the Accumulation of Worth. Science, Technology & Human Values, 41(5:922-948. Godinho, MM (2013). Inovação em Portugal. Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santo Hessels, LK, and H van Lente (2008).Re-thinking new knowledge production. Research Policy, 37(4):740-760. Oliveira, L (2008).Sociologia da Inovação. Lisboa: Celta. Teixeira, A, Silva,E, and R Paes Mamede (2014). Structural Change, Competitiveness and Industrial Policy. Oxon/Nova Iorque: Taylor & Franci Rodrigues, ML and M Heitor (2015). 40 Anos de Políticas de Ciência e de Ensino Superior. Coimbra: Almedina.
Teaching method
Theoretical lectures focusing on the three major topics of the program. Each topic ends with a discussion of a key text in Social Studies in Science and Innovation. Students are expected to read this text before class and participate in the discussion. Students will choose a theme and define an object of study. This object will be problematized through the integration of theoretical approaches with sources and statistical indicators.
Evaluation method
Método de avaliação - 10% of the evaluation will be granted to an oral presentation addressing the following questions regarding students' object of study - what is known; what is not known and how the students intend to study it. T(10%), The final version of the paper will be delivered at the end of the semester (70% of the final grade)(70%), This presentation will be followed by a debate with colleagues and teacher. One week after the presentation, students will deliver a first version of the written assignment (20% of the final grade) that will be subsequently discussed with the teacher.(20%)
Subject matter
1. Innovation Processes 1.1. A first conceptualization of innovation. 1.2. From the classic paradigm to the Schumpterian paradigm. 1.3. Linear innovation model, chain-linked innovation model and the multi-channel interactive learning model. 1.4. Innovation systems. 1.5. Social innovation. 2. Science and innovation. 2.1. Transformations of science: from the scientific revolution to present. 2.2. Triple helice model. 2.3. Modes of knowledge production. 2.4. Academic capitalism and epistemic capitalism. 3. Science, innovation and social impact 3.1. Science and innovation in Portugal and the European Union. 3.2. Characterizing the social impact of science and innovation: sources and indicators. 3.3. Higher education, science and innovation policies
Programs
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