這課程探討二戰後至今，科學和科學家在美國社會的角色轉換、道德衝突，以及公衆對他們理解。課程考察具體的歷史情節，重點放在科學家和影響他們的看法和决定的背景因素之間的爭論。題目包括原子彈計劃，環境爭議，「挑戰者號」的災難，生物醫學研究，基因工程，使用和濫用人類受試者，不正當的科學行爲，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.
