2007 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

"Ethics of Emerging Technologies"

Carnegie Mellon University , March 30-31, 2007

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Though many emerging technologies promise great benefit to society, some pose unresolved ethical and social dilemmas that require further examination and debate by citizens and scientists. What ethical guidelines should scientists abide by when using human test subjects in genomics research? Should research ever be restricted to prevent technologies from falling into the wrong hands? How can emerging technologies best be managed to ensure maximum benefit to society?

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General Registration fee: $10

Agenda

Agenda is subject to change.

Friday, March 30, 2007

Connan Room, University Center

8:00am: Registration Opens, Continental breakfast

8:45am: Welcome from CMU President Jared Cohon

9:00am- 9:45am: "Ethical Perspectives on New Technologies: Science Studies and Research Ethics "
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Karin Ellison, Center for Biology and Society, Arizona State University

10:00am- 11:30am: "New Technologies/ New Questions?"
Panel Discussion
Robotics and quality of life: Illah Nourbakhsh, Quality of Life Center, Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute
Nanotechnology: Phil Leduc, Mechanical Engineering Department, Carnegie Mellon University
Genomics and Privacy: Rebecca Long, University of Pittsburgh

11:30pm- 1:00pm: Lunch

1:00pm- 2:30pm: “Design, Robotics and Quality of Life"
James Osborn, Quality of Life Center, Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute
Richard Buchanan, Carnegie Mellon University School of Design

2:45pm- 4:15pm: Working Group session

4:15pm-4:30pm: Break

4:30pm- 5:30pm: "Nanotechnology, Environmental Ethics, and Environmental Justice"
Ronald Sandler, Nanotechnology and Society Research Group, Northeastern University

5:30pm: Dismiss, evening activities

Saturday, March 31, 2007

Baker Hall A53

 8:00am-9:00am: Conference Registration & Breakfast

9:00am- 10:00am: "Genetic Privacy and Genetic Prophecy"
George Annas, Health Law, Bioethics and Human Rights, Boston University

10:00am-10:15am: Break

10:15am-12:00pm: Working Group Session

12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch

1:00pm-3:00pm: Working Group Session

3:00pm-3:30pm: Break

3:30pm- 5:30pm: Participant Presentations, Closing

Questions about the Conference? Email contact@spusa.org.