Science in Society

Science and the Spiritual Quest II Science and the Spiritual Quest II- International research program based at CTNS. Includes details of forthcoming symposia, profiles of participating academics, and articles from … Templeton Prize Templeton Prize- The Templeton Prize for Progress Toward Research or Discoveries about Spiritual Realities is an annual award, usually announced in March of each year. Conflicts Between Science and Religion Conflicts Between Science and Religion- Overview of several areas of controversy, primarily involving Christian beliefs and Judeo-Christian traditions, from ReligiousTolerance.org. Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences- Promoting the creative mutual interaction between contemporary theology and the natural sciences. Metanexus Institute Metanexus Institute- Moderated discussion list and newsletter dedicated to promoting the constructive engagement of science and religion. Theology and Science Without Dualism Theology and Science Without Dualism- Article by Elizabeth Newman, reprinted from the Winter 1997 (Vol 17:1) issue of the CTNS Bulletin. Theology Theology- Collection of notes and essays attempting to restore theology to the mainstream of science by defending the notion that the Universe is divine. Centre for Religion and the Biosciences Centre for Religion and the Biosciences- Chester College (UK) based research center directed by Celia Deane-Drummond. Details of public lectures, profiles of staff, and submission… Dimery.com Dimery.com- Articles and book reviews and links, looking at the engagement of science with religion, both historically and in the present. Concentrates primarily on Christianity b… Institute on Religion in an Age of Science Institute on Religion in an Age of Science- Longstanding interfaith group working for a dynamic and positive relationship between religion and science. Includes newsletter, confer… Faith and Reason Faith and Reason- PBS documentary about the interaction between science and religion, both historically and today. Includes transcripts of interviews with scientists and theologia… Counterbalance Foundation Counterbalance Foundation- A non-profit educational organization promoting new views on issues in the science and religion field, such as the evolution/creation controversy and bi… Science and Religion Forum Science and Religion Forum- UK based charity promoting discussion between scientific understanding and religious thought. Includes details of conferences, twice annual publication… John Templeton Foundation John Templeton Foundation- Funds research to encourage exploration of the moral and spiritual dimensions of the universe and of human potential. Science and Religion Science and Religion- Articles and extracts of books relating to a wide variety of topics within science and religion, including physics, the brain, belief in God, and religious e… Meta Reference Library Meta Reference Library- A collection of topics, definitions, audio and video clips covering the constructive interaction of science, ethics, philosophy, and religion. AAAS Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion AAAS Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion- Promotes knowledge about developments in science and technology within the religious community, and provides opportunities for dial… Religion and Ecology Religion and Ecology- Brief introduction to ecotheology and short descriptions of the relationship between individual religions and the environment. Young, Matt Young, Matt- Homepage of Professor of Physics at Colorado School of Mines. Includes several articles on how to be religious without believing in God. Zygon Center for Religion and Science Zygon Center for Religion and Science- Newsletter and articles, including several by Philip Hefner on human cloning. Scientific Misconduct Blog Scientific Misconduct Blog- Aubrey Blumsohn on misconduct in medical and scientific research, and related topics. ETHEX ETHEX- The Exploratorium's Ethical Scenarios Forum (ETHEX), created to promote online discussion of ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic research. Integrity in Science Integrity in Science- Project information and resources from the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Features a database of scientists' and non-profits' ties to industry. Scientists for Global Responsibility Scientists for Global Responsibility- Promotes responsible use of science and technology in society, and explores the ethical dimensions of scientific research, global energy and … The Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science The Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science- Provides "engineers, scientists and science and engineering students with resources useful for understanding and addressing e… Get Research Smart Get Research Smart- Aims to be of help to people who are considering participation in medical or other research. The Forensics Library The Forensics Library- Comprehensive directory of sub-disciplines information, mainly from the USA, with link to tweets. Iris Recognition. Iris Recognition.- Introduction to research in computer vision, neuroscience, and recignisiing patterns, by John Daugman, Cambridge University, UK. Iris Recognition Iris Recognition- Information, resources, databases and links about the human iris as a biometric trait, including identification. Forensics Research at the Macaulay Institute Forensics Research at the Macaulay Institute- Networks and conferences for work on soil forensics, and the application of databases and 3D tools to criminal and environmental fore… Zeno's Forensic Page Zeno's Forensic Page- Extensive listing of links to forensic science, including medicine and psychology. Active message board and index of links to other sites, available in other… Wikipedia: Forensic Science Wikipedia: Forensic Science- Online encyclopedia article describing the history and linking sub-divisions of forensics. Lee, Dr. Henry Lee, Dr. Henry- Overview of the topic from founder and professor of the Forensic Science Program at the University of New Haven, editor of academic journals, article and book auth… Reddy's Forensic Home Page Reddy's Forensic Home Page- Links relating to ballistics, gunprints, wound analysis, software, chemistry, narcotics and other subdisciplines, organizations and agencies from New Y… Forensic Geology Forensic Geology- The use of geology and soil science in criminal and civil matters. The science is described and references are provided along with the author's personal and cont… Wagne, E.J. Wagne, E.J.- List of programs on criminal history, folklore of crime, forensic science, with details of next public address by crime-historian and storyteller at the Museum of Lon… Forensic Science Resources Forensic Science Resources- Links maintained by Tennessee Criminal Law Defense library. Science-as-Culture Science-as-Culture- Internet mailing list. Subscription tools and archives. Kevin Kelly -- The Technium Kevin Kelly -- The Technium- From the founding editor of Wired, a series of posts, with public comments, on the future of science, technology, and society. Nic's Corner: From the Stars to the Mind Nic's Corner: From the Stars to the Mind- Focused on science, arts and letters. Lancaster University: Department of Organisation, Work & Technology Lancaster University: Department of Organisation, Work & Technology- Inter-disciplinary programme, drawing on the disciplines of psychology, sociology, law, philosophy, economics,… Lancaster University Lancaster University- Department of Sociology; Centre for Science Studies. ESST International ESST International- European Studies of Society, Science and Technology. Includes details of the master programme and the participating universities. University of New South Wales University of New South Wales- School of Social Sciences and International Studies. National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies, (CSIR, India) National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies, (CSIR, India)- A science policy Institute of the CSIR, Government of India. Projects and research efforts, artic… Interactive Teaching Resources Interactive Teaching Resources- An index to online courses and syllabi from US universities and colleges. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Technology and Policy Program Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Technology and Policy Program- Masters and doctorate programs. Information on research, admissions, placements and people. Princeton University: Program in Science, Technology and Environmental Policy Princeton University: Program in Science, Technology and Environmental Policy- Course descriptions, faculty profiles, related conferences, and other information. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute- Science and Technology Studies. European Association for the Study of Science and Technology European Association for the Study of Science and Technology- An interdisciplinary scholarly society, addressing the history, philosophy, psychology and sociology of science.