Past Projects

 
 
  • Synthetic Biology and Engineering Ethics

    (Web Page on this Site) Project

    This project consisted of a workshop, which brought together synthetic biology researchers and experts in engineering ethics and science and technology studies to discuss how engineering ethics can contribute to the positive potential of the field of synthetic biology. It was held in Washington DC on Sept. 29-30, 2010.

  • Engineering, Social Justice, and Sustainable Community Development

    (Web Page on this Site) Project

    The Engineering, Social Justice, and Sustainable Community Development Project included a 2-day workshop co-sponsored by the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics in October, 2008, which extended the discussion of engineering ethics into new areas of social justice and sustainable community development.

  • Ethics Education in Science and Engineering Education

    (Web Page on this Site) Project

    This project examined the social environment of science and engineering education; the need for ethics education for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in science and engineering; models for effective programs; and assessment of approaches to ethics education, among other topics.

  • Emerging Technologies and Ethical Issues in Engineering

    (Web Page on this Site) Project

    This project consisted of a one-day workshop in 2003 on Emerging Technologies and Ethical Issues in Engineering.

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