Dr. Tina Rulli, Associate Professor of Philosophy, UC Davis Tuesday January 31, 2023 4-5pm BU 449 Those interested in learning more about interdisciplinary research, graduate school, and barriers facing underrepresented academics are welcome to join us for this informal reception celebrating the work and success of Dr. Tina Rulli! Snacks will be served! If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Roe (roes1@southernct.edu)
Dr. Tina Rulli, Associate Professor of Philosophy, UC Davis Wednesday Feb. 1st 2023 1:05-1:55pm EN A120 Many “anti‐vaxxers” oppose COVID‐19 vaccination mandates on the grounds that they wrongfully infringe on bodily autonomy. Their view has been expressed with the slogan “My Body, My Choice,” co‐opted from the pro‐choice abortion rights movement. Yet, many of those same people are pro‐life and support abortion restrictions that are effectively a kind of gestation mandate. Both vaccine and gestation mandates impose restrictions on bodily autonomy in order to prevent serious harms. This talk evaluates the defensibility of the anti‐vax pro‐life position. The case for opposing gestation mandates on grounds of bodily autonomy is much stronger than the case for opposing vaccine mandates—even if fetuses have full moral status. Thus, there is a deep tension in being a pro‐life, COVID anti‐vaxxer concerned with bodily autonomy. Join us for an interesting conversation and cookies & coffee! If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Roe (roes1@southernct.edu)
Click here for a free recording of the event! Straight Talk: The Persistence of Race in Scientific Research Join us for another amazing, interactive discussion on some of today’s hottest topics lead by our esteemed panel of guests. This conversation between philosophers and scientists will not only interrogate some of the enduring ideologies of race in America but also some of the reasons behind its continued resonance within the scientific community, largely in the field of genetic research. Guests Include: The Black National Anthem will be performed by Shades of Yale. Melissa Garafola, Connecticut Science Center Genomics Educator Sarah M. Roe, PhD, Southern Connecticut State University Director of the Research Center on Values in Emerging Science and Technology Cleo Rolle, PhD, Capital Community College Assistant Professor, Biotechnology Program Coordinator Quayshawn Spencer, PhD, University of Pennsylvania Robert S. Blank Presidential Associate Professor of Philosophy Keitra Thompson, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, Yale School of Medicine Postdoctoral Fellow, National Clinician Scholars Program/VA Advanced Fellowship Program
