The Researcher in Society

Bird SJ. Social responsibility and research ethics: Not either/or, but both. Professional Ethics Report. Volume XXVII, Number 2, Spring 2014, AAAS.

• Description: Discusses the complementary nature of responsible conduct of research and social responsibilities in science education.

Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy.On Being A Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research, Third Edition. Chapter on Researcher in Society, pgs. 48-50. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2009.

• Description: Describes the ethical foundations of scientific practices, potential challenges faced by researchers and includes case studies for discussion.

ORI: Introduction to the Responsible Conduct of Research. Part 1: Shared Values and Chapter 1: Rules of the Road by NH Steneck, PhD.

• Description: Reviews values shared by researchers and society’s expectations for the responsible conduct of research.

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Center for Public Engagement with Science and Technology. Communicating Science: Tools for Scientists and Engineers.

• Description: On-line, print, and in-person workshops to help researchers communicate more broadly with the public. Online topics include: Communication Basics, Working with Reporters, and Public Outreach.