Reuben H. Fleet:: Exploring Ethics

Exploring Ethics

In conjunction with the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center welcomes guests to encounter science from an ethical viewpoint. Held on the first Wednesday of each month, this ongoing series brings together community leaders of various backgrounds to examine current scientific issues from diverse perspectives. Bring your own questions and join in the discussion!

Dates & Topics:
August 6	Surveillance and Sensors: Who's watching whom?
September 3	Stronger, Higher, Faster: Do the wins justify the means?
October 1	Politics in Science: Who decides what gets done and what it means?
November 5	Post-Election Analysis: Topic to be announced
December 3	Retrospective: Science and ethics news stories of 2008
Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location: Grayson Boehm Lecture Hall at the Science Center The program is free but registration is required. To RSVP: call (858) 822-2647 or send an email to ethicscenter@ucsd.edu with the following information: Date & topic Name Phone number & email address Indicate if you would like to be added to the Ethics Center mailing list The Center for Ethics in Science and Technology is an independent center that has a close working relationship with UC San Diego, the University of San Diego and San Diego State University. Their mission 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.