February 3, 2010
Stevens Institute of Technology is proud to present the third annual Science and Technology Ethics bowl and Symposium for High School Students on May 20, 2010.
This half-day event held at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, introduces participants to careful thinking about ethical issues posed by our modern society. Teams of high school Juniors and Sophomores will compete as they answer questions about ethical issues raised by contemporary science and technology.
Participating schools will receive cases and study questions in advance of the competition. Teams and their coaches are encouraged to spend time reviewing the cases, considering possible questions, positions, supporting arguments, and developing analysis of the cases. Topics may include the following:
- Bio-medical ethics
- Environmental ethics
- Cyberethics
- Animal testing
- Corporate corruption
- Protection of privacy
- Inequalities of education
Participating in the Science and Technology Ethics Bowl helps develop students' intellectual abilities and capacities, deepens their ethical understanding, and reinforces their sense of ethical commitment. Prizes will be awarded to the teams that demonstrate the keenest philosophical acumen.
For more information, interested schools should contact Professor Michael Steinmann at msteinma@stevens.edu or Debra Pagan at dpagan@stevens.edu or 201-216-8234 no later than March 1, 2010.