STIA-BSFS Major
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STIA-BSFS Major
Science. Technology. Global Impact.
Science and technology are reshaping global affairs. From climate and health to security and economic development the Science, Technology, and International Affairs (STIA) major prepares students to understand these forces and lead at their intersection.
Students combine Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service core curriculum with rigorous scientific training and a specialized concentration, gaining both technical fluency and policy insight.
Why STIA?
The goal of the major is to create technically informed leaders who engage in some of the most pressing political, social, and ethical issues at the interface of science, technology, and international affairs for the benefit of their organizations, countries, and the world.
STIA graduates are equipped to:
- Translate complex science for decision-makers
- Analyze global challenges through both technical and policy lenses
- Lead across sectors including government, research, business, and medicine
How the Major Works
1. Build a Scientific Foundation
Students complete a lab-based science sequence in one of the following areas:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Environment & Sustainability
2. Develop STIA Expertise
Core components of the major include:
- STIA 3005: Science & Technology in the Global Arena (gateway course)
- Methods course (e.g., statistics, data analysis, or remote sensing)
- Four courses in a chosen concentration
- Senior Seminar or Honors Thesis
3. Choose a Concentration
Students specialize in one of five areas:
- Data and Emerging Technologies
- Energy and Enviroment
- Global Health
- Global Security
- Space
STIA Concentrations
For additional information on major requirements see the SFS Bulletin. For undergraduate student advising questions please contact the STIA Curricular Dean, Anna Steinhelper