Science and Society
Annotated links to organisations and websites concerned with science and society. Eventually we may establish our own discussion forum. Our coverage is currently very thin but will expand gradually. In suggestions are welcome - contact Peter (email info-at-researchco-op.net). Thank you.
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Focus of CSPI is on consumer protection, food safety, policy development, and nutrition advocacy in North America (USA with a sister organisation in Canada). Agricultural biotechnology is also a focus of interest.
See also Physicians and Scientists for Responsible Application of Science and Technology (PSRAST) - currently reporting on genetically engineered food and mobile telephones.
Science and Society at EMBL
Website of a Science and Society initiative at the European Molecular Biology Laboratories (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany.
Quote from EMBL: "It is the responsibility of scientists to engage the public in an ongoing process of carving out a shared understanding of science". Further note by The Research Cooperative: "And it is the responsibility of citizens to engage scientists in this process. Please visit the EMBL site." (PJM 11.12.02).
Science in Society
An online and hard-copy journal that covers many bases: Science and Art, Commerce, Education, Ethics, Government, Society, Agriculture. Sustainable Agriculture is obviously a major theme here. Become a member, join a mailing list, or just read it online. Based in the UK.
Union of Concerned Scientists
An independent nonprofit alliance of 50,000 concerned citizens and scientists across the USA. Promotes cleaner, healthier environment and a safer world.
