Science and SocietyEthics, Science, and the Public

Transformative scientific advances fuel societal progress; they also come with great responsibility.

Major scientific breakthroughs deepen our understanding of the universe, nature, and ourselves. Such discoveries have the potential to transform our everyday lives, yet the same science that holds promise for progress often raises concerns and questions for society. Who bears responsibility for broad ethical considerations for scientific discoveries? When is it optimal to evaluate implications and risks? How can publics be empowered to take part in the dialogue?

Centers

Connecting scientists, ethicists, social scientists, communicators and publics to discuss potential impacts of scientific discoveries.

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Projects

Supporting efforts to engage publics and empower scientists to navigate potential considerations regarding basic research.

Convenings

Bringing experts from different disciplines together to explore approaches to engage society in ethical issues born from research.

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