Programs: Science and Policy
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AAAS Scientific Responsibility, Human Rights and Law Program
Events 2012
| July 16-17, 2012: | Science and Human Rights Coalition Bi-Annual Meeting. Explore the human rights impacts of technology and engineering, including internet access, clean water, and development innovations. Assistant Secretary of State Michael Posner will be the opening speaker. Registration details available soon. |
| June 28-29, 2012: | The Program to host the 16th judicial seminar on emerging issues in neuroscience in New Orleans, LA. This project to educate judges on advances in neuroscience has been supported by the Dana Foundation since 2006. This event is not open to the public. |
| June 8, 2012: | Scientific Tools for Human Rights A series of workshops for human rights advocates Sponsored by the AAAS Scientific Responsibility, Human Rights and Law Program. Designing Surveys and Understanding the Results 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Learn how to use surveys and statistical analysis to strengthen your human rights research, monitor progress towards your goals, and evaluate and report on your impact. More details and registration information available soon. |
| March 19, 2012: | On March 19, 2012, AAAS sponsored a special advance screening of the NOVA documentary, Cracking Your Genetic Code. The film was a joint venture by WGBH Boston and the Hastings Center. |
| February 16-18, 2012: | AAAS Annual Meeting Program Events Thursday, February 16, 8:30am-5:15pm Workshop on Responsible Professional Practices in a Changing Research Environment, supported with funding from the U.S. Office of Research Integrity (ORI). The 2012 AAAS Annual Meeting Workshop will have as its theme, "International Research: Moving Towards Best Practices." Friday, February 17, 6:00pm-7:30pm AAAS Awards Ceremony Friday, February 17, 6:30pm-8:00pm SRHRL Program Reception Saturday, February 18, 10:00am-10:30am and 3:30pm-4:00pm Career Center Presentations Saturday, February 18, 12:45pm-1:45pm Career Workshop: Scientists and Engineers Working for Human Rights: Approaches to Effective Engagement |
| January 23, 2012: | The seventh meeting of the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition will begin with an opening plenary by Rebecca Tsosie, Executive Director of the Indian Legal Program at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. The meeting will continue with working group meetings, training workshops, and panel discussions on human rights issues central to the mission of the Coalition, including: "Research Collaborations with Indigenous Scientists and Communities," "Indigenous People, Human Rights, Science and Technology," and " Benefit Sharing: A Human Rights Approach to Indigenous Knowledge. The Coalition meeting will conclude with a reception, followed by an evening panel on "Indigenous Voices in Scientific Debate: Human Rights, the Environment and Climate Change." |
See a list of the Program's events from 2011.
(page updated 05/01/2012)
