#science and society

Nanotechitaly 2015

With the contribution of experts from industry, government and academic laboratories worldwide, NanotechItaly2015 is designed to showcase nanotechnologies and Key Enabling Technologies related innovations and spotlight applications oriented to fields crucial for economical growth and wellbeing. The Conference aims to illustrate how Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) principles should guide the development of these technologies ... Nanotechitaly 2015

Redazione FGB

28/10
2015 2mn
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Biomedicine & STS: Emerging Themes

STS Italia, the Italian Society of Science and Technology Studies – in collaboration with the University of Padova, FISPPA Department – has organized its 3rd Summer School, “Biomedicine and STS: Emerging Themes”, in Padova (Italy) from September 15th to 19th, 2015. Biomedicine and related fields (such as genetics, biotechnology and the life sciences) play an ... Biomedicine & STS: Emerging Themes

Redazione FGB

18/09
2015 2mn
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Civil Society in Research and Innovation: What’s next?

Representatives of the Bassetti Foundation recently participated in the Civil Society in Research and Innovation: What’s next? Event at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. The event was held on 28 January and promoted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the CONSIDER project (Civil society organisations in designing research governance), ... Civil Society in Research and Innovation: What’s next?

Redazione FGB

19/03
2015 5mn
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Towards responsible innovation

Contexts and identities of research in Europe Contemporary society is nowadays defined as “knowledge society” tout court. European Union itself, during the European Council held in Lisbon in 2000, recognized the foundational role of knowledge as the basis and pillar for the economic growth. Knowledge, therefore, stands as the unquestioned protagonist around whom not only ... Towards responsible innovation

Eloisa Cianci

18/07
2014 16mn
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Institutional design to foster responsible innovation

Fondazione Giannino Bassetti and STS@IEO presents Institutional design to foster responsible innovation Special panel June 12, 2014 – 17.00-18.00 Politecnico di Milano Via Durando 10 (room Castiglioni), Milano Programme: 1. Introduction. Responsible innovation and the European Union Piero Bassetti Fondazione Giannino Bassetti, Director 2. From scales of life to scales of governance. And back. Giuseppe ... Institutional design to foster responsible innovation

Redazione FGB

09/06
2014 3mn
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Manifesto For a Europe of Progress

Martedì 8 aprile presso il Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche di Piazzale Aldo Moro a Roma verrà presentato il “Manifesto per un’Europa di progresso” (ore 11.00, Sala Convegni). Si tratta di un contributo che un folto gruppo di scienziati italiani, alcuni di loro con incarichi istituzionali rilevanti, hanno inteso dare per un concreto rilancio del sogno ... Manifesto For a Europe of Progress

Redazione FGB

07/04
2014 11mn
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Erik Fisher Speaks to US Presidential Commission

The 16th meeting of the (US) Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues takes place on February 10th and 11th in Washington DC. Erik Fisher, associate director for integration with the Center for Nanotechnology in Society and principal investigator for the SocioTechnical Integration Research (STIR) project, will address the issue of whether including an ... Erik Fisher Speaks to US Presidential Commission

Redazione FGB

09/02
2014 1mn
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Opening European Science

Dagli echi americani alle azioni del Vecchio Continente sul tema Open Science. L’Unione Europea punta molto sull’accesso gratuito alle pubblicazioni scientifiche, sia per una questione di trasparenza nei confronti dei cittadini europei, sia perché passaggio inevitabile in un periodo di recessione economica, con cui i decision makers della UE devono fare i conti. Tra diritto ... Opening European Science

Angela Simone

21/06
2012 6mn
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Primavera accademica?

Il fenomeno Open Science non può essere relegato alla cornice della discussione accademica. Investe invece tutte le componenti delle società moderne, e in primo luogo i decisori politici e coloro che sono responsabili dell’accesso alle informazioni per i cittadini. Iniziamo il cammino di quella che è stata definita la Primavera accademica, puntando i nostri riflettori ... Primavera accademica?

Angela Simone

15/06
2012 6mn
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The potential role of science communication in Pakistan

Towards the understanding of science communication and its potential role to bring prosperity in the rural and agro-based community of Pakistan by Naeema Siddiqui (Institute of Social & Cultural Studies , University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan), Saima Siddiqui (Centre for Integrated Mountain Research, Punjab University Lahore Pakistan; Department of Earth Sciences, University of Modena ... The potential role of science communication in Pakistan

Saima Siddiqui

05/06
2012 8mn
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Architecture and public science communication

The role of aesthetics and design in science and technology museum. by Patricia Ríos Cabello (PhD Candidate. Humanistic Studies. Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Ciudad de México) There are several reasons ranging from the people and experts involved in the design process of a science and technology museum, to the design proposal ... Architecture and public science communication

Patricia Ríos Cabello

25/05
2012 8mn
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Responsibility and Communication at PCST 2012 – part 2

In Florence on 20th April 2012 the Bassetti Foundation organized a seminar as part of the Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference (PCST2012). This international conference hosted scientists, delegates from scientific institutions, researchers and journalists. What follows is a review of the papers and video of the seminar. Index Part 1. (previous post) Introduzione, ... Responsibility and Communication at PCST 2012 – part 2

Margherita Fronte

22/05
2012 5mn
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