Derek Woods writes about ecology, technology, and modern narrative in relation to the history of science. He is writing a book about the distinction between harmful and “symbiotic” technologies and the influence of cybernetics on ecology and Earth system science. What Is Ecotechnology? shows that the terrarium and terraforming are themes across literature, science, and film that play a dynamic role in the construction of ecological consciousness and visions of what green technology might become. He is also working on a book about the mediation and aesthetics of scales too big or too small for our senses to perceive.

Dr. Woods currently teaches ENGL 332 001: Approaches to Media History with the BMS program.