New Major Teaches How to Tackle Questions of Ethics in Science, Tech
January 08, 2026
January 08, 2026
MERCED, California, Jan. 8 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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New Major Teaches How to Tackle Questions of Ethics in Science, Tech
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Should a scientist who sees signs of global catastrophe sound an early alarm or wait until more conclusive evidence is in? Does going public lead to swifter action or give naysayers more time to discredit the message?
Students in Professor Dan Hicks' course i . . .
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New Major Teaches How to Tackle Questions of Ethics in Science, Tech
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Should a scientist who sees signs of global catastrophe sound an early alarm or wait until more conclusive evidence is in? Does going public lead to swifter action or give naysayers more time to discredit the message?
Students in Professor Dan Hicks' course i . . .