In this recording of the 2020 holiday lecture and discussion, Br. Guy Consolmagno and Dr. Nnedi Okorafor discuss how intersections of science, ethics, and faith in imagined worlds might inform humanity’s present and future.
Introducing a new video series from AAAS DoSER that will explore difficult topics such as how science contributed to racism, how modern science understands humanity as one species, how racism is still real, and how the history of science is far from perfect when it comes to racist ideas.
In this inspiring short film, scientists describe how their fascination with the beauty and complexity of nature informs their vocations, and how their observations of the natural world cause them to reflect on the bigger questions of life.
Dr. Ruha Benjamin explores the effects of machine bias and systemic racism in modern technology as well as the implications and consequences of a distorted vision of justice and racism.
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The most important thing we do in science is to make it real and important for the people that we’re speaking to.
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In this inspiring short film, scientists describe how their fascination with the beauty and complexity of nature informs their vocations,…
AAAS has launched a new series profiling scientists who have forged meaningful relationships with religious communities.
Science for Seminaries is a longstanding DoSER project that offers grants to a diverse group of seminaries so that they…
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Learn MoreDid you miss our #AAASmtg session exploring #ethical, #scientific, & #PublicHealth projects led/co-led by #NativeAmerican & #Indigenous scholars? You can still watch the talks & discussion w/ @KSTsosie, @KeoluFox, @NanibaaGarrison, & Lee Bitsoi @FLCDurango https://t.co/UYgw2JP2dx
Want to participate in cutting-edge research from home? On 3/6 at 3pm GMT (10am EST), join @GWolfChase's free #CitizenScience workshop "Community Building w/ #Zooniverse: Empowering Participation in Scientific Discovery" at the @MalvernFI! https://t.co/lKzK1vtzyH @the_zooniverse
“It’s important to acknowledge that we all have [biases]. Understanding what they are, & checking them, as you plan your engagement is the biggest lesson that I’ve learned.”
Gillian Hue teaches neuro to Tibetan monks. https://t.co/5hIP4Mw2ue @EmoryCompassion #BlackHistoryMonth