This event is now fully-booked. For information about future events from this series, contact Dr Stephen Webster.
Join Imperial scientists to debate one of today’s main science and engineering ethical issues: the benefits and the perils of the big data revolution. Big data is the new resource, whether in health care, policing, transport or warfare. How can we make sure this field reflects well on science, and is deserving of public support?
All scientists face ethical issues. Whatever your field this lunchtime seminar will help you develop your own ethical understanding. A good knowledge of science-society relations is becoming a necessity of the well-trained scientist or engineer. You are warmly invited to join colleagues for a lively discussion.
The panel
Professor Paul Matthews, Head of the Division of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London
Professor Yi-Ke Guo, Director of the Data Science Institute, Imperial College London
David Walker, social policy adviser and Guardian journalist
Jacob Aron, physical sciences reporter, New Scientist
The discussion will be chaired by Alison Goddard, HE Editor of Research Fortnight.
The event is hosted by the Science Communication Unit.
Free lunch provided but please register so that we can cater for the right number.
Register by replying to Stephen Webster, Director of the Science Communication Unit.