Synthetic Biology and Engineering Ethics

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.

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Synthetic Biology and Engineering Ethics Workshop Objectives

The page is an introduction to the goals and rational of the Workshop on Synthetic Biology and Engineering Ethics held at the National Academy of Engineering in Sept. 2010.
Workshop Notes on Synthetic Biology and Engineering Ethics

This page includes notes from a workshop held at the National Academy of Engineering on September 30th 2010. The workshop posed the question “How can engineering ethics contribute to the positive potential of the new field of synthetic biology?” It brought together synthetic biology researchers and experts in engineering ethics and science and technology studies (STS), to examine how research and educational activities can help to achieve those positive goals.
Participants List and Commentary - Synthetic Biology and Engineering Ethics Workshop

This list includes the name, affiliation, website, and comments from each of the participants in the Synthetic Biology and Engineering Ethics Workshop.

Cite this page: "Synthetic Biology and Engineering Ethics" Online Ethics Center for Engineering 7/3/2012 National Academy of Engineering Accessed: Thursday, May 23, 2013 <www.onlineethics.org/Projects/PastProjects/26661.aspx>