Educating the next generation of leaders skilled in science and technology, creating knowledge to advance cross-cutting solutions for today’s most pressing issues, and driving innovation at the nexus of science, technology and international affairs.
STIA prepares students to tackle global challenges like climate change, global health, and cybersecurity by bridging science and policy.
STIA graduates are driving real-world change. They are tackling climate change, advancing global health, and securing digital systems.
With a curriculum blending technical expertise and global perspectives, STIA graduates are equipped to lead in creating innovative, equitable solutions.
Science Politics blends academic rigor with journalistic storytelling to discuss issues at the intersection of science, technology, and policy—from AI and climate policy to energy transitions and health
Faculty News, News
Space Studies Lifts off at SFS with Offerings for Graduate and Undergraduate Students
This spring, SFS launched two new academic offerings in space studies: an undergraduate concentration in the science, technology and international affairs (STIA) major and a graduate certificate. Spearheaded by Professor Sarah Stewart Johnson, a professor with a joint appointment in the department of biology and SFS, Johnson has spent her career trying to understand the presence and preservation of biosignatures within planetary environments.
June 25, 2026
Faculty News, News
STIA Professor Rebecca Peters Recognized as a National Leader in Science and Security
March 24, 2026
News, Student News
Lily Nguyen (MSFS’26) bridges climate policy, finance and global diplomacy
March 19, 2026
“At Georgetown, we combine expertise in international affairs, policy, and science to shape leaders who drive innovative solutions for today’s global challenges. The STIA program prepares students to tackle pressing issues and build a sustainable, equitable future.”
— STIA Director, Emily Mendenhall
