(Ir)Responsible Science and Engineering

What does (ir)responsible science and engineering practice actually look like? Beginning with a very short introduction to frameworks for Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), this course will consider evocative examples of societally-impactful science and/or engineering, including geoengineering and genome editing. Each week, an assigned participant or expert guest speaker will submit a specific case -- local or global -- for evaluation by the class. This course is suitable for undergraduate students in the humanities and social sciences, as well as in science, technology, and medicine.

Content

Framework for Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI).
Examples of science and/or technology that has an impact on society

LITERATURE RECOMMENDATION

Stilgoe, J., Owen, R., & Macnaghten, P. (2013). Developing a framework for responsible innovation. Research policy, 42(9), 1568-1580
Douglas, H. (2014). The moral terrain of science. Erkenntnis, 79(5), 961-979.

COURSE ENROLLMENT AND MATERIALS

Further information about this module can be found via the Online Course Catalogue and Stud.IP. In addition, you must also register your attendance at this course via Stud.IP.

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