Science, Technology and Public Policy

The development and diffusion of science innovative technologies is indispensable for modern society. However, despite its benefits, the development of science and technology is not without various risks and social problems. So far as we are going to make societal decisions for the use of science and technologies with diverse social implications that encompass both risks and benefits, sometimes involving values implications, there is a need for mechanisms of decision making and management of the development and utilization of science and technology. Decisions can be different depending on environmental, institutional and cultural conditions. In addition, innovative policy instruments/ mechanisms to deal with rapidly changing science and technology, including regulatory measures, are required for implementing decisions.
This course will deal with wide range of issues from local to global levels faced at the interface areas between science, technology and public policy from

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1. Introduction – Science, Technology and Governance 2. Dynamic Nature of Science and Technology – Linear Model and Its Critics 3. Risk, Uncertainty and the Development of Risk Governance Framework 4. Technology Assessment – ELSI, RRI, Accident Investigation and Learning 5. The Role and Impact of Regulation – RIA and CBA 6. Design matters – Science Technology and Behavioral Science 7. Evidence Informed Decision Making and Better/Smart Regulation – US and EU Perspective 8. Beyond Public Engagement – Citizen Lobbyist in the Context of STI 9. Transition Management – Promotion of Science 10. Fukushima and Its Lessons in the Context of Science and Technology 11. The Use of Science in International Environmental and Health Politics – Climate Change, Food Trade, Global Health 12. Governance Challenges of Emerging Technology – New Techniques in Biotechnology including Genome Editing 13. Student Presentation of the Final Report Proposal (NOTE: Class schedule may subject to change)