Institute for Science, Engineering and Public Policy (ISEPP)Web site: http://www.isepp.org/ Description: The Institute for Science, Engineering and Public Policy is a public, non-profit corporation dedicated to the development of local understanding of issues concerning science, technology and society (STS).
The Institute works to improve popular appreciation of the role of public policy in actualizing the benefits of technological advances to humanity.
The Institute promotes debate on technology-related policies and works to plan and implement those policies that take full advantage of technological opportunities for the benefit of humanity.
The Public Education Program includes: Public Speakers Series (Linus Pauling Memorial Lectures); contributions to print and electronic media; workshops/seminars; primary and secondary curriculum materials. Added by: oregonobsessionz. Contacted: Not contacted. Venue ID: 40173 FavoritesComment wall |  Upcoming events
No events found. Go ahead and add an event. Past eventsBeyond The Science Wars (February 12 at 7:00pm) Susan Haack. After the controversies of the 20th century about whether the sciences really discover truths about the world or only reflect the values of our culture, we need a realistic understanding of the methods of the sciences, and the scope and limits of the scientific enterprise. Event location: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
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