Social Sciences

EMBL: Science and Society EMBL: Science and Society- This initiative at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory aims to promote a better understanding of the growing social and cultural relevance of the … World Conference on Science World Conference on Science- Final reports from the international conference, addressing many aspects of the place of science in society, including ethics, science and technology … Science Commons Science Commons- An exploratory project to apply the philosophies and activities of Creative Commons in the realm of science. Science Commons works in three project areas: Publish… The Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) The Society for Social Studies of Science (4S)- A scholarly association devoted to studying science, technology and society. Physics and Society Physics and Society- Quarterly newsletter; articles on nuclear proliferation, nuclear power and energy policy. Forum on Physics and Society Forum on Physics and Society- Division of the American Physical Society for discussion of science and society issues. Biosociety Biosociety- Provides information on European Union socio-economic research in the life sciences. Features information on research areas, databases, and general aims, as well as di… American Physical Society Statements American Physical Society Statements- Discussion on ethics and values, education, human rights, and national policy, from a physics perspective. IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology- Addressing such issues as environmental, health and safety implications of technology, engineering ethics and professional respo… House Science and Technology Committee House Science and Technology Committee- The science committee in the 110th congress, chaired by Bart Gordon. Panel on Public Affairs of the American Physical Society Panel on Public Affairs of the American Physical Society- in-depth studies on topics ranging from energy and environment to national security issues. Virtual Society? Virtual Society?- Program funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to study the change in social interactions with new electronic technologies. The New Atlantis: A Journal of Technology and Society The New Atlantis: A Journal of Technology and Society- A quarterly journal devoted to science and technology issues and their relation to social and political affairs Science For People Science For People- Essays, reviews, and other opinion pieces presenting scientific and science policy topics without the jargon. The Canadian Science and Innovation Indicators Consortium (CSIIC) The Canadian Science and Innovation Indicators Consortium (CSIIC)- Researches bibliometrics and other quantitative measures of scientific work for use in public and private decisi… Negrotti, Massimo Negrotti, Massimo- Director of the Lab for the Culture of the Artificial, University of Urbino, Italy. Page includes books, research interests, music and photos. Hybrid Vigor Institute Hybrid Vigor Institute- Educational organization created to facilitate the exchange and cultivation of interest in interdisciplinary science research. Publications and details of … Cienciateca.com: Scientists Popularizing Science Cienciateca.com: Scientists Popularizing Science- Collection of articles covering science, technology, and society. Includes stories on evolution, industrial chemicals, energy, an… Voice of the Shuttle (VOS) Voice of the Shuttle (VOS)- An annotated guide to online resources that respects the established humanities disciplines in their professional organization and points toward the tr… Institute of Science in Society Institute of Science in Society- Membership organization in the UK, offering news articles, mailing lists, and membership information. W3C Technology & Society Domain W3C Technology & Society Domain- Concentrating on issues that arise from applications of Web technology, and devoting significant resources to international public policy issues. Belgian Biosafety Server Belgian Biosafety Server- Focusing on scientific and regulatory aspects of biosafety, with regard to human activities carried out using pathogenic or genetically-modified organism… The Engines of Our Ingenuity The Engines of Our Ingenuity- Transcripts of a radio program exploring technology and culture. International Society for the Systems Sciences International Society for the Systems Sciences- Professional society for those interested in understanding and interacting systemically with reality. Emphasizing system-level appr… House Committee on Science and Technology House Committee on Science and Technology- Information about the work of this committee of the US House of Representatives. RiskWorld RiskWorld- Resources on risk assessment and risk management in medicine, environment, and society at large. Ingenious Ingenious- This project by the British Science Museum and other museums brings together images and viewpoints to create insights into science and culture.