The Research Center on Values in Emerging Science and Technology

An Evening with An Expert: Dr. Tina Rulli

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)
My Body, My Choice: reproductive rights and COVID vaccines

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)
Straight Talk: The Persistence of Race in Scientific Research

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

The Persistence of Race in Scientific Research

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Sarah Roe

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.

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Thinking about Aldo Leopold: Reﬂections on interdisciplinarity and research questions

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Sarah Roe

Dr. Millstein will discuss her work-in-progress on the views of Aldo Leopold, a 20th-century forester, wildlife manager, ecologist, conservationist, and professor, best known for his posthumously published book A Sand County Almanac and the inﬂuential idea he called “THE LAND ETHIC.”

Event: Earning Trust through Public Science Writing

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Sarah Roe

Click here for the flier Wednesday, November 13 1-2 p.m. Engleman Hall A 120 Special Guest Dr. Sarah Tinker Perrault (University of California, Davis) describes how science writers can develop readers’ trust by taking on scientist-citizen roles in their writing. She will present three dimensions of trustworthiness — knowledge, integrity, and respect for readers — […]

Ethics, Information, and Our “It-from-Bit” Universe

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Sarah Roe

Using information technology, humans have brought about the “Information Revolution,” which is changing the world faster and more profoundly than ever before, and generating an enormous number of ethical “policy vacuums”. How is this possible?

Event: Rules for Robots: Ethics & Artificial Intelligence

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Sarah Roe

Dr. Katleen Gabriels Thursday, December 5, 3:15 Engleman A120 Abstract: Google’s search engine, Facebook’s News Feed, Amazon’s Echo: many of our everyday technologies contain Artificial Intelligence (AI). Autonomous robotic vacuum cleaners and robot lawn mowers help us at home, robotic surgical systems perform operations, and therapy chatbots such as Woebot are always ready to ‘listen’. […]

Science, Values, and Society Minor

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Joshua Connor

The Science, Values and Society minor is best suited for students interested in ideas, concepts and concerns located at the intersection of science and values.