AAAS Center for Scientific Responsibility and Justice (original) (raw)

The AAAS Center for Scientific Responsibility and Justice empowers scientists and engineers to pursue justice by advancing trustworthy science – science that is conducted and communicated responsibly, upholding the values of scientific freedom and human rights, including the right of everyone to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress. Previously known as the Scientific Responsibility, Human Rights and Law program, the Center provides support for scientists to help them apply the values of trustworthy science in their daily work; works to increase trust in science with communities that have not benefitted from scientific progress; and develops and sustains infrastructures and institutions that promote, protect, and defend scientific freedom and responsibility. To realize a world where we can achieve scientific excellence responsibly, ethically and inclusively to broaden our impact on society and uphold the rights and dignity of everyone, the Center aims to build an ecosystem where trustworthy science can thrive.

Highlights

On-going Projects

The AAAS AI(2) Initiative

AAAS and its partners launched the (AI)²: Artificial Intelligence—Applications/Implications initiative with the goal to affect the development and application of AI in ways that alleviate, rather than exacerbate, social inequalities.

AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition

The Coalition is a network of scientific and engineering membership organizations that recognize a role for scientists and engineers in human rights. The Coalition was launched in January 2009.

Science and the Courts

SRJ is committed to assessing emerging legal issues related to science and technology, promoting the use of scientific evidence in legal contexts, and providing expert assistance to the legal community through a variety of projects and activities.