When you begin your academic journey with us, you will build knowledge and skills in emerging technologies while examining their social, cultural, and ethical impacts, including artificial intelligence (AI). You will work directly with your faculty across undergraduate and graduate programs.
Program Overview
Our department offers structured academic tracks for both undergraduate and graduate levels:
Undergraduate Specializations: Information and Communications Technology for Development (ICT4D), Computer Science (CS), and Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS).
Master's Program: Prepares students to manage technical operations and process systems in global organizations.
Doctoral Program: Focuses on how technology shapes society, preparing researchers and decision-makers for roles in industry, government, and education.
As the department transitions into the Department of Technology, AI, and Society (DTAS), our curriculum focuses on how AI systems affect work, institutions, and public life, and how intelligent technologies can be designed responsibly.
Core Competencies
Our programs equip students with critical competencies to thrive globally at the intersection of technology, AI, and society across three academic levels:
Undergraduate Level
Practical technical capabilities in AI systems, data infrastructure, and emerging technologies, combined with foundational awareness of their social impacts.
Master's Level
Strategic project management, problem-solving, and operational decision-making competencies to address complex algorithmic, technical, and organizational challenges.
Doctoral Level
Advanced expertise in technology policy, public frameworks, and ethical governance to lead research, shape policy, and guide decision-making in an AI-powered world.
Areas of Focus
Responsible & Trustworthy AI
Research on fairness, transparency, accountability, and governance of AI systems to ensure intelligent technologies align with societal values and operate reliably.
Human-Centered AI & Decision Support
Designing AI tools that augment human capabilities, support expert decision-making, and improve outcomes in fields such as healthcare, science, and public policy.
AI & the Future of Work
Studying how AI technologies transform jobs, organizations, and economic structures, ensuring intelligent systems enhance productivity while supporting meaningful work.
AI, Policy, & Democratic Institutions
Examining how governments, legal frameworks, and institutions guide the development and deployment of AI to encourage public trust and social benefit.
AI Systems, Data, & Infrastructure
Analyzing computing platforms, data infrastructure, and edge technologies regarding their implications for privacy, sustainability, and society.
AI for Social Impact
Applying AI technologies directly to address major societal challenges, including health disparities, education, climate change, and public safety.
(Source: Stony Brook University, Department of Technology, AI, and Society (TAS) Website)
Explore Your Future Career Opportunities
Our graduates become forward-thinking professionals who know how to manage technology, deploy responsible AI solutions, and solve social problems. Typical career paths lead to positions such as:
