这课程探讨二战后至今，科学和科学家在美国社会的角色转换、道德冲突，以及公众对他们理解。课程考察具体的历史情节，重点放在科学家和影响他们的看法和决定的背景因素之间的争论。题目包括原子弹计划，环境争议，「挑战者号」的灾难，生物医学研究，基因工程，使用和滥用人类受试者，不正当的科学行为，以及告密。
This course explores the changing roles, ethical conflicts, and public perceptions of science and scientists in American society from World War II to the present. The class examines specific historical episodes focusing on debates between scientists and the contextual factors influencing their opinions and decisions. Topics include the atomic bomb project, environmental controversies, the Challenger disaster, biomedical research, genetic engineering, use/misuse of human subjects, scientific misconduct, and whistleblowing.
