Science and SocietyEthics, Science, and the Public

Where Discovery Science, Ethical Considerations, and Societal Perspectives Meet

Discovery science has the potential to transform our everyday lives, yet the same science that holds promise for progress can raise questions for society. Grounded in a commitment to basic science and a strong relationship between science and society, The Kavli Foundation has been investing in efforts to explore engaging publics in ethical issues born from scientific discovery and empowering the scientists who are part of these research initiatives to navigate such issues.

The Kavli Foundation announces six new grants. These projects will support exploration of societal
considerations of basic research projects as well as generate insights into this work more broadly.

Behind Our Work: A Q&A with
Brooke Smith

Brooke Smith

Kavli’s Director of Science and Society describes why Ethics, Science, and the Public is needed and why these projects are exciting


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Building Societal Considerations into the Heart of Basic Research

An ethicist embeds himself into a Kavli Institute to spark chats about what the institute’s work could mean for society

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Relaying Public Input on Machine Learning to Researchers

Zooniverse volunteers and basic scientists explore societal and ethical implications of machine learning in their projects

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Bringing Ethical Considerations and Public Engagement into Astronomy

Creating guidelines to help astronomers engage Indigenous knowledge holders

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The Ethics of Hyping Basic Science

When should we start discussing basic science? What role can and should hype play?

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Ethics, the Public, and the Early-Career Researcher

A pair of projects will help basic scientists articulate their experiences navigating ethical and societal considerations of their research and scope connecting engaged scientists

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Ethics, Science, and the Public Comic

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