Stevens Institute of Technology is proud to present the first annual Science and Technology Ethics Bowl and Symposium for High School Students

May 28, 2008

This half-day event, held at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, introduces participants to careful thinking about ethical issues posed by our modern society.  Teams of high school Juniors and Sophomores will compete as they answer questions about ethical issues raised by contemporary science and technology.

Participating schools will receive cases and study questions in advance of the competition.  Teams and their coaches are encouraged to spend time reviewing the cases, considering possible questions, positions, supporting arguments, and developing analyses of the cases.  Topics may include the following:

Animal testing

Bio-medical ethics

Energy policy

Cyber-ethics

Participating in the Science and Technology Ethics Bowl helps develop students' intellectual abilities and capacities, deepens their ethical understanding, and reinforces their sense of ethical commitment.  Prizes will be awarded to the teams that demonstrate the keenest philosophical acumen.

To Participate:

Interested schools should contact

Prof. Craig Hanks: jhanks@stevens.edu

Prof. Garry Dobbins: gdobbins@stevens.edu

Prof. Lisa Dolling: ldolling@stevens.edu

no later than February 15, 2008.  Please include:

Name of School

Contact information for team sponsor or coach

Selected teams will be notified by March 1, 2008.

Once notified of selection, teams will be provided with copies of the cases for the 2008 competition, along with suggested resources.

Schedule of Events

8:00am Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30am Welcome and Introduction

8:00am Ethics Bowl Competition

12:30pm Lunch,  Symposium, and Awards

The day is scheduled to conclude at 2:00pm.

Sponsored by the College of Arts and Letters at Stevens Institute of Technology

For more information please contact: