Facilitating Dialogue about applied science
On campus and beyond, the Parlee Center facilitates thoughtful conversation about and engagement with interdisciplinary science-and-society themes such as:
- artificial intelligence
- climate change
- energy security
- environmental challenges
- food and water security
- global health
- healthcare disparities
Taking action on the nexus of science & Society
Open to students from all majors, our program engages the Ursinus community in conversations about responsible innovation, ensuring that scientific and technological progress benefits society while minimizing harm. The Parlee Center supports:
- a speaker series that brings to campus civically engaged scientists and science-minded professionals;
- a student Fellows program to shape responsible leaders in science, technology, and innovation;
- multimedia platforms that allow students to practice science communication to diverse audiences;
- opportunities for students to engage with real-world organizations working at the nexus of science and society, including through consultation projects;
- the FUTURE summer research program, in which students from groups under-represented in science are guided by faculty and upper-class student mentors;
- new courses and internships at the intersection of science and society.
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Parlee Fellows are considering the complex dynamics between humans and their environment by shaping conversations and analyzing policy decisions. 2021 -
Ursinus students are on the front lines of understanding the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies -
Through the Parlee Center, students are grappling with the big questions in global health and imagining a more equitable and healthy future. -
Fellows of the Parlee Center are trained to think about the implications of their research—extending the impact of science and technology beyond the lab.
