External Links
AAAS Center for Scientific Responsibility and Justice
The AAAS Center for Scientific Responsibility and Justice (SRJ) fosters collaboration among scientists and judges to enhance their understanding and application of scientific principles and evidence within the legal system. SRJ aims to expand judicial access to scientific information and education and provides scientists and engineers with opportunities to develop the professional skills and knowledge they need to engage effectively with the judiciary.
Highlights
Broadening Legal Perspectives in Neuroscience
Article from the Dana Foundation about the recent retrospective of the AAAS Judicial Seminars on Emerging Issues in Neuroscience.
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.
AAAS Statement on Scientific Freedom & Responsibility
The AAAS Statement on Scientific Freedom and Responsibility was adopted by the AAAS Board on October 12, 2017.