Welcome to Centre for Society, Technology and Values
The Centre for Society, Technology and Values (CSTV) is a uniquely UWaterloo interdisciplinary centre that sets out to explain and examine social aspects of technology and technological change.
CSTV was established in 1984 as an interdisciplinary teaching and research unit. Since 1991, it has been connected with the Department of Systems Design Engineering.
News
In memoriam
The Centre is sad to learn the passing of David Brian Huron. David was a composer, musician and scholar. He was also an instructor here at the Centre:
"Upon completing a PhD in 1989, David was appointed Assistant Professor of Music at Conrad Grebel College, receiving a promotion to Associate Professor in 1991. He held concurrent positions at the University of Waterloo, including administrative Coordinator and principal instructor at UW's Center for Society, Technology, and Values. At the University of Waterloo, he also held complimentary appointments as Associate Professor of Psychology (1994-1998) and Adjunct Professor of Systems Design Engineering (1994-1998)."
See his obituary for more information.
Student club
In May 2025, we started looking for students interested in being part of a student club related to our own interests in society, technology and values.
CSTV Film Series: Blade Runner
Come to the opening event in our new film series about technology and society. Blade Runner (1982), the Final Cut!