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Case Study: Recruitment Of Egg Donors By South Korean Stem Cell Researchers, Mj Peterson, Osman Kiratli, Ilke Ercan
Case Study: Recruitment Of Egg Donors By South Korean Stem Cell Researchers, Mj Peterson, Osman Kiratli, Ilke Ercan
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
This case study examines the controversy surrounding Dr. Hwang Woo-suk's recruitment of egg donors for his team's stem cell research from 2002 through 2005. It explores the international dimensions of ethical standards, the political decentralization of global regulation, and the internationalization of science.
Module 2.4: Social Inclusion & Equity, M.J. Peterson
Module 2.4: Social Inclusion & Equity, M.J. Peterson
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
Transnational scientific and engineering activity has effects on social equity. This module will examine international-level mechanisms for raising social equity concerns including global multilateral organizations, regional multilateral organizations, transnational policy advocacy, transnational social mobilizations, and elite interchange.
Module 2.3b: Stakeholder Inclusion, M.J. Peterson
Module 2.3b: Stakeholder Inclusion, M.J. Peterson
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
The social context of science and engineering includes many actors. This module will define and identify stakeholders in various contexts and explain a model of social mobilization.
Module 2.1: Variation In International Regulatory Processes, M.J. Peterson
Module 2.1: Variation In International Regulatory Processes, M.J. Peterson
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
The essence of international ethics is that variation exists among regulatory processes. This module will examine variation in multilateral intergovernmental organizations such as United Nations Conferences, United Nations specialized agencies, regional conferences or commissions, and other international bodies including private industry standards-setting bodies.
Module 2.2: Responsible Participation By Scientists And Engineers In International Political Processes, M.J. Peterson
Module 2.2: Responsible Participation By Scientists And Engineers In International Political Processes, M.J. Peterson
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
Scientists and engineers participate in international regulatory processes in a variety of ways. This module seeks to better define participation, particularly responsible participation, by delineating several categories of participation: epistemic communities, professional associations, scientists as citizen-advocates, scientists as employees of private organizations, and scientists as government officials. It will also examine the various channels of influence open to each type of participation.
Diagrams: Networks And Organizations, M.J. Peterson
Diagrams: Networks And Organizations, M.J. Peterson
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
Diagrams representing typical bureaucratic organizations, networks, and communication hubs.
International Forums For Addressing Social Inclusion And Social Equity Issues, M.J. Peterson
International Forums For Addressing Social Inclusion And Social Equity Issues, M.J. Peterson
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
Global intergovernmental organizations such as the United Nations (UN), World Bank, and the World Trade Organization (WTO), have been some of the primary forums for discussion of social inclusion at the global level since 1945. There are regional intergovernmental organizations however, such as the European Union (EU), African Union (AU), and other elite forums that also address social issues depending on what the governments of member states wish to discuss.
Cultural Competence In A Transnational Workplace, M.J. Peterson
Cultural Competence In A Transnational Workplace, M.J. Peterson
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
Many considerations, sensitivities, and cross-cultural awareness contribute to creating a successful transnational workplace. Developing the ability to negotiate with individuals of other cultures requires an understanding of which methods are acceptable or unacceptable to a particular culture.
Efforts To Control Information Flows, M.J. Peterson, Ilke Ercan
Efforts To Control Information Flows, M.J. Peterson, Ilke Ercan
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
Since the mid-20th century, the importance of intellectual property rights have become a major avenue for governments, corporations, and other groups to control and limit the diffusion of scientific and technical information. Some of these limits are efforts to regulate who has what information through general censorship.
Hints On Cross Cultural Skills, M.J. Peterson
Hints On Cross Cultural Skills, M.J. Peterson
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
This document outlines suggestions on dealing with cultural differences among collaborators drawn from business literature. Different authors present different schemes, but there is broad consensus on three elements of effective cross-cultural interaction.
The Concepts Of Social Inclusion And Social Equity, M.J. Peterson
The Concepts Of Social Inclusion And Social Equity, M.J. Peterson
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
The rapid growth in transnational professional activity has encouraged Intergovernmental Organizations (IGO), and other international professional associations to develop cross-national regulations and standards to promote worldwide policy coordination and standardization.
Responsible Participation By Scientists And Engineers In International Political Process, M.J. Peterson
Responsible Participation By Scientists And Engineers In International Political Process, M.J. Peterson
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
Conditions of globalization and increasing prominence of scientific and technical matters in everyday life has created a need for scientists and engineers to participate in national and international debates about solving problems, applying technologies to particular purposes, and avoiding or minimizing serious harm. Policy-makers and others concerned with particular issues seek various types of expert advice depending on how well the issue is understood, and how urgent addressing it appears to be.
Stakeholders, M.J. Peterson, Ilke Ercan
Stakeholders, M.J. Peterson, Ilke Ercan
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
Two distinct concepts of "stakeholder" have developed in recent decades. The first existing in politics to describe anyone affected by a decision occurring within the domains of a ruling government, and the second being used in business management manuals, where it applies to the relationship between a business firm and an individual or group, interested in the firm's success.
Case Study: Bhopal Plant Disaster, M.J. Peterson
Case Study: Bhopal Plant Disaster, M.J. Peterson
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
The Bhopal case is an in-depth study of the industrial accident at the Union Carbide factory in India that immediately killed 2,000 people, injured another 200,000 to 300,000 more, and immediately raised questions about plant safety and corporate responsibility around the world. Includes seven detailed appendices: A.) Chronology, B.) Stakeholders and Level of Responsibility, C.) Economic/industrial climate of India, D.) Union Carbide Corporation, E.) Issues in Chemical Processing, F.) Assessing Responsibility: The Legal/Regulatory System, G.) Assessing Responsibility: The Engineers and Scientists, and H.) Technical Expertise and Managerial Responsibility.
Transnational Differences In Ethical And Regulatory Standards, M.J. Peterson
Transnational Differences In Ethical And Regulatory Standards, M.J. Peterson
International Dimensions of Ethics Education in Science and Engineering
This manuscript identifies key ways in which regulatory responses can differ across national boundaries. Some of these differences stem from variations in the perceived acceptability of an activity in different cultures. Others stem from different approaches to the common problem of identifying and regulating hazardous activity. Yet, others stem from differences in reaction to scientific or technological breakthroughs.
Faculty Retreat In Research Ethics--Modules And Issues, William Frey
Faculty Retreat In Research Ethics--Modules And Issues, William Frey
Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse
This module is a derived copy of a module that supports faculty development workshops. It is developed in conjunction with the EAC (ethics across the curriculum) Toolkit. Faculty development workshops bring instructors and researchers together into interdisciplinary teams to tackle the important task of providing students in the occupational and professional areas with ethics education. These workshops allow faculty the time and opportunity to develop resources and materials that support EAC educational efforts. But capturing the experience and knowledge generated can prove challenging. Post workshop enthusiasm and commitment wear off wear off as time passes. This module sustains the developing …