Education
The ISSP will offer a multi-disciplinary and balanced graduate program on the topic of Science, Technology, Innovation and Society. Program development will start with a Diploma and Collaborative Masters. Students will receive a broad and balanced education from science policy and innovation experts, governance and regulation experts, and experts studying the social implications of science and technology. We believe that such an inclusive and balanced skill set fills a unique niche in Canada, and will be valuable to employers in the private, public or NGO sectors.
Selected courses offered by ISSP faculty:
BPS4103B: Selected Topics in Biopharmaceutical Sciences: A Primer on Science Policy (Offered Winter 2014 by Paul Dufour)
This course will look at the nature of science policy, including both policy in aid of scientific research and development, and the use of science in evidence-informed policy. The course will focus on the science policy process, including participating actors and institutions, the evaluation of science policy impact, science policy governance, and emerging international and national trends in science policy.
GEG5105: Selected Topics in Human Geography: Decision-making at the Interface of Science and Policy (Offered Winter 2014 by Marc Saner)
Selected Presentations and Workshops
- Saner M. (2013). Human Enhancement: Should We Care and Who is in Charge?