International Dimensions of Ethics in Science and Engineering
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Publication Case Study: The EU-US Dispute over Regulation of Genetically Modified Organisms, Plants, Feeds, and Foods(2010-06-01) Peterson, M.J.; White, Paul A.The EU-US Dispute over Regulation of Genetically Modified Organisms, Plants, Feeds, and Foods case is a study of the divergence of regulatory standards for genetically modified plants, feeds, and food in the US and in European countries. It focuses on the European Union’s moratorium of approval of new genetically modified organisms and the World Trade Organization’s consequent ruling.Publication Module 2.3.a: Ethical Conflicts Between Nations(2008-08-01) Peterson, M.J.Developing effective international level regulatory responses is particularly difficult when national ethical preferences collide. This module seeks to develop sensitivity to these difficulties.Publication Module 1.3.b: Transnational Conduct(2009-01-01) Peterson, MJEffective participation in cross-border scientific cooperation requires sensitivity to the implications of differences in national ethics and standards. It will investigate the problems associated with political censorship and corporate efforts to control access to basic science information.Publication Case Study: Reporting Incidence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)(2010-11-01) Peterson, M.J.; White, Paul A.The SARS case is an in-depth study of the 2002-2003 global outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). It focuses specifically on how information about the disease was shared among countries.Publication Appropriate Technology(2008-08-01) Peterson, M.J.Appropriate Technology described as "low impact technology" is based on highly advanced scientific and engineering research. The strong attraction to industrial and developing countries is due to its low cost, small scale, and low environmental impact.