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Salman Hameed spreads his hands, standing in front of a green screen, with a video camear and other recording equipment facing him
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Salman Hameed

We spoke with Salman Hameed about the inspirational power of science communication, assuming people are smart, making science relevant for…
Race to the Future? Values and Vision in the Design of Technology and Society Part 4
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“Change is made in the smallest lines of code” — Ruha Benjamin excerpt, 4 of 4

Dr. Ruha Benjamin explores what needs to be done to change the design of racist technology and how faith traditions…
Race to the Future? Values and Vision in the Design of Technology and Society Part 3
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“The new jim code” — Ruha Benjamin excerpt, 3 of 4

Dr. Ruha Benjamin explores the effects of machine bias and systemic racism in modern technology as well as the implications…
Race to the Future? Values and Vision in the Design of Technology and Society Part 2
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“Racism distorts vision” — Ruha Benjamin excerpt, 2 of 4

Dr. Ruha Benjamin explores the effects of machine bias and systemic racism in modern technology as well as the implications…
Race to the Future? Values and Vision in the Design of Technology and Society Part 1
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“We’re talking about power” — Ruha Benjamin excerpt, 1 of 4

Dr. Ruha Benjamin explores the effects of machine bias and systemic racism in modern technology and how technology is often…
AAAS Recognizes Engagement Projects Connecting Scientific and Religious Communities
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AAAS Recognizes Engagement Projects Connecting Scientific and Religious Communities

Andrea Korte

In 2019, DoSER gave eighteen $1000 awards for ongoing or prospective science engagement efforts that focused on, or were inclusive…
AAAS Program Brings Scientific Instruction to Future Church Clergy 1
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AAAS Program Brings Scientific Instruction to Future Church Clergy

Adam D. Cohen

The Science for Seminaries project welcomes its third cohort of Christian seminaries.
Science in Continuing Education for Pastors
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Science in Continuing Education for Pastors

McKenzie Prillaman

Science in Continuing Education for Pastors was an 18-month pilot project by AAAS that provided science-focused professional enrichment opportunities to…
Over 500 Religious Leaders Learn about Science Advances in a AAAS DoSER Continuing Education Project
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Over 500 Religious Leaders Learn about Science Advances in a AAAS DoSER Continuing Education Project

Curtis L. Baxter III

The Science in Continuing Education for Pastors (“Continuing Education”) project provided religious leaders with resources and opportunities to learn about…
Seminary Faculty Engage on Scientific Topics at AAAS Retreat
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Seminary Faculty Engage on Scientific Topics at AAAS Retreat

Curtis L. Baxter III

In the summer of 2019, faculty leaders from seventeen North American seminaries, along with scientific and theological experts, gathered near…