FYS 068 Mobilizing Science

Scientific research plays a critical role in the way societies overcome challenges and respond to crises.  How do societies mobilize scientific activity in the face of such challenges?  Who foots the bill?  Who decides the priorities?  The reading and writing assignments in this seminar will explore the complex interplay between different social forces that mobilize science toward specific ends and examine the moral and ethical quandaries scientists often face when deciding how and whether to participate in the resulting research effort.

Instructor

Thomas