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BGSU
Science Library to host “Research Revolution” video
discussion series
The Frank C. Ogg Science and Health Library of University Libraries
will host a free, six-part viewing, reading and discussion series
called “Research Revolution: Science and the Shaping of Modern
Life.”
The Science Library at BGSU is one of 50 pilot libraries selected
nationwide to participate in the project organized by National
Video Resources (NVR) in partnership with the American Library
Association (ALA) Public Programs Office. The project is funded
by the
National Science Foundation and locally by Friends of the University
Libraries, BGSU.
The “Research Revolution” aims to increase the public’s
understanding of scientific discovery and technological transformation
in the 20th century. The premise is that the best decisions on
these issues will be made when there is the broadest and most-informed
participation. The program allows community members to use in-depth
information from video documentaries and the expertise of one
of the University’s top local scholars to consider the effects
of scientific discovery on individuals and society.
All the programs will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings
beginning March 19 in the Pallister Conference Room, William T.
Jerome Library.
The first program will focus on the ethics and morals of the development
of nuclear weapons. Other topics to be discussed and their dates
include:
• March 26: Human robotics and what it means to be human
in light of the ability to replace many parts of the human body,
clone living organisms and manipulate life in so many ways.
• April 2: Who should be able to access and use our personal
genetic information?
• April 9: How and when should DNA fingerprinting be used,
when should it be considered valid evidence and how powerful is
this evidence?
• April 16: Global warming—is this a problem and what
should we do about it?
• April 23: Biodiversity–How far should we go to try
to prevent the extinction of plants and animals due to human activity?
Robert Midden, chemistry and director of Partnerships in Context
and Community, will lead a discussion of each session’s award-winning
documentary. Midden has been active in promoting public participation
in decision making in scientific and technological issues through
his teaching for several years.
For details or to register, contact Robin Sinn at 2-9239, rsinn@bgnet.bgsu.edu,
or visit www.bgsu.edu/colleges/library/ogg/researchrevolution.html.
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