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The Ethics Center

Mission Statement

The mission of the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology is
to foster science in the public interest by promoting awareness,
understanding, and discussion of the ethical implications of new
developments in science and technology. To carry out its mission,
the Center promotes more informed policy development and
ethical decision-making on the part of individuals and institutions
through education, outreach, and scholarly forums.


“There are very few meetings like this where the public comes together
and talks about scientific issues.” 

A quote from Professor Gerald Markowitz during the Oct. 1 Exploring Ethics presentation:
Politics in Science: Who decides what gets done and what it means?