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| The broadened participation of underrepresented groups has become an imperative in education as a result of several converging events. In the late 1990s, the National Science Foundation instituted new merit review criteria for funding for both research and educational projects. One of these new criteria mandated that PIs must clearly indicate the broader implications of proposed projects. In addition, Rising Above of the Gathering Storm (co-authored by the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP) and Policy and Global Affairs (PGA)) as well as other reports have also highlighted the workforce issues surrounding the demographics of those engaged in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Subsequently many institutions of higher learning have begun to invigorate their diversity initiatives, particularly in the area of science education and programs for minority scientists. However, with these diversity initiatives comes a host of issues that must be delicately handled and balanced. The ethical implications of these pursuits will be explored. |
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Being a Responsible Chemist: Ethics, Politics, and Policy
9:00 AM-11:55 AM, Monday, August 20, 2007 Sheraton Boston -- Fairfax A, Oral
Younger Chemists Committee |