CASTAC, the Committee for the Anthropology of Science, Technology & Computing, is an integral part of the General Anthropology Division of the American Anthropological Association. With a mission to foster communication among anthropologists working in the fields of science, technology, and computing, CASTAC provides a platform for organizing sessions, exchanging ideas, and networking with like-minded professionals. What sets CASTAC apart is its dedication to promoting anthropological research on technoscience, making it highly visible in the field.

To support its activities, CASTAC publishes the informative CASTAC blog called Platypus, hosts the engaging CASTAC Podcast named Platypod, and maintains an active Twitter feed (@CASTAC_AAA). In addition, it offers resources such as the CASTAC mailing list, Assemblage directory, and Collections of curated materials. CASTAC also awards the prestigious Diana Forsythe Prize, along with the CASTAC Student Paper Prize, and runs the CASTAC-Net mentorship program.

As an influential institution, CASTAC collaborates with other organizations, such as the Society for Medical Anthropology, to organize sessions and ensure the continued growth of the anthropology of technoscience. Since its establishment almost two decades ago, CASTAC has been instrumental in advancing research in the anthropology of computing and the interdisciplinary field of Science and Technology Studies (STS). It remains committed to exploring theoretical and methodological questions related to the study of technoscience in various contexts, bridging the gap between anthropology and STS.

With its exceptional leadership and robust initiatives, CASTAC continues to innovate and contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of technoscience research