Series On Science, Technology, and Society
The series features talks by faculty from a wide range of disciplines and on a broad array of topics, include embryonic stem cells, intellectual property, and human-computer interactions.
Spring 2008 Series on Science, Technology and Society
Nanomaterial Regulation in Europe and the U.S.
Dr. Monika Kurath
Visiting Researcher at the Program on Science, Technology & Society
Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
Thursday, April 3, 12:00-1:00
306 Meserve Hall, Northeastern University
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Linking Biology to Political Science and Public Policy:
Toxins, Brain Chemistry, and Behavior
Roger D. Masters
Dartmouth College
Monday, April 7, 2008
12:00-1:30 p.m.
306 Meserve Hall
More about Professor Masters
Click here to read Professor Masters' 2007 paper on which the talk is based.
Refreshments will be served -- bring your own lunch. Sponsored by the Consortium on Technology and Society. For additional information contact Chris Bosso.
Fall 2007 Series
Previous Events In The Fall 2007 Series
"Framing Science: New Directions in Public Engagement"
Matthew Nisbet, American University
Introduced by David Kellogg
September 12, 2007
Event Details
"Making it readable: The challenges of reporting on the uncertainties and complexities of global warming."
Beth Daley, The Boston Globe
October 17, 2007
Event Details
"The Policy and Political Dimensions of Bringing Municipal WiFi to an Older Urban Area"
Bill Oates, Chief Information Officer, City of Boston
October 24, 2007
City of Boston Management & Information Services Home
"Expertise and Public Reason"
Sheila Jasanoff, Kennedy School of Government
Harvard University
October 31, 2007
Event Details
"Issues in Digital Governance"
Jane Fountain, University of Massachusetts Amherst
November 14, 2007
Jane Fountain Biography
Past Series
Spring 2007
- February 15: Carol Warner, Department of Biology, "Four E's: Eggs, Embryos, Embryonic Stem Cells, and Ethics." Download PowerPoint presentation
- February 22: Richard O'Bryant, Department of Political Science, "The Boston Municipal Wireless Initiative: Promise, Expectations, and Illusions."
- March 1: Ronald Sandler, Department of Philosophy and Religion, "The Ethics of Radical Human Enhancement."
- March 22: David Kellogg, Department of English, "Toward Post-Academic Science: Science Policy and Scientific Literacy in the New Patronage System."
- April 19: Timothy Bickmore, College of Computer and Information Science, "What would Jiminy Cricket do? Lessons from the First Social Wearable."
- April 26, Stacey Dogan, School of Law, "Is Intellectual Property Law Hurting the Web? Search Engine Liability for Trademark-Triggered Ads."
The Consortium offers a cross-disciplinary venue for discussion on issues at the intersection of science, technology, and society. For more information contact Chris Bosso.
