"Science in Society" focuses on the interaction of science and technology with the broader society. Potential topics include (but are not limited to) policy about science and technology, ethics in science and technology, representation of various societal groups in the scientific endeavor, applications of science in law, speculations about future science and technology, and the misuse (or proper use) of science in commerce and public discourse.
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Discussion on ethics and values, education, human rights, and national policy, from a physics perspective.
Researches bibliometrics and other quantitative measures of scientific work for use in public and private decision making.
An exploratory project to apply the philosophies and activities of Creative Commons in the realm of science. Science Commons works in three project areas: Publishing, Licensing, and Data.
This initiative at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory aims to promote a better understanding of the growing social and cultural relevance of the life sciences.
Transcripts of a radio program exploring technology and culture.
Information about the work of this committee of the US House of Representatives.
Addressing such issues as environmental, health and safety implications of technology, engineering ethics and professional responsibility.
Seeks to ensure that the decisions of Congress, regulatory agencies, and the courts are based on the best available scientific information.
Membership organization in the UK, offering news articles, mailing lists, and membership information.
Professional society for those interested in understanding and interacting systemically with reality. Emphasizing system-level approaches to evolution of and applications of science in society.
Director of the Lab for the Culture of the Artificial, University of Urbino, Italy. Page includes books, research interests, music and photos.
A quarterly journal devoted to science and technology issues and their relation to social and political affairs
in-depth studies on topics ranging from energy and environment to national security issues.
Essays, reviews, and other opinion pieces presenting scientific and science policy topics without the jargon.
The blog of Science and Society, Princeton University’s undergraduate journal of science, ethics and policy. Aims to inform citizens about the promises and challenges of science in the 21st century.
A UK-based charitable trust to encourage an evidence-based approach to scientific and technological developments. Information and briefing documents about particular issues, along with details of how to get involved.
A scholarly association devoted to studying science, technology and society.
Stemistry is a creative writing and sci-art project for people interested in stem cell research and associated ethical issues
An annotated guide to online resources that respects the established humanities disciplines in their professional organization and points toward the transformation of those disciplines as they interact with the sciences and social sciences.
Concentrating on issues that arise from applications of Web technology, and devoting significant resources to international public policy issues.
This initiative at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory aims to promote a better understanding of the growing social and cultural relevance of the life sciences.
An exploratory project to apply the philosophies and activities of Creative Commons in the realm of science. Science Commons works in three project areas: Publishing, Licensing, and Data.
Addressing such issues as environmental, health and safety implications of technology, engineering ethics and professional responsibility.
A quarterly journal devoted to science and technology issues and their relation to social and political affairs
Researches bibliometrics and other quantitative measures of scientific work for use in public and private decision making.
Seeks to ensure that the decisions of Congress, regulatory agencies, and the courts are based on the best available scientific information.
Stemistry is a creative writing and sci-art project for people interested in stem cell research and associated ethical issues
A UK-based charitable trust to encourage an evidence-based approach to scientific and technological developments. Information and briefing documents about particular issues, along with details of how to get involved.
The blog of Science and Society, Princeton University’s undergraduate journal of science, ethics and policy. Aims to inform citizens about the promises and challenges of science in the 21st century.
Information about the work of this committee of the US House of Representatives.
Discussion on ethics and values, education, human rights, and national policy, from a physics perspective.
A scholarly association devoted to studying science, technology and society.
in-depth studies on topics ranging from energy and environment to national security issues.
Concentrating on issues that arise from applications of Web technology, and devoting significant resources to international public policy issues.
Director of the Lab for the Culture of the Artificial, University of Urbino, Italy. Page includes books, research interests, music and photos.
Membership organization in the UK, offering news articles, mailing lists, and membership information.
Professional society for those interested in understanding and interacting systemically with reality. Emphasizing system-level approaches to evolution of and applications of science in society.
An annotated guide to online resources that respects the established humanities disciplines in their professional organization and points toward the transformation of those disciplines as they interact with the sciences and social sciences.
Transcripts of a radio program exploring technology and culture.
Essays, reviews, and other opinion pieces presenting scientific and science policy topics without the jargon.
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