Tommie Shelby presenting the Tanner Lecture in 2023 in front of an audience.

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The McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society is committed to bringing ethical reflection to bear on important social issues through research, teaching, and community engagement. Drawing on the established strengths of Stanford’s faculty and students, the Center develops interdisciplinary ethics initiatives that relate to pressing public problems.

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Seeking Ethics Bowl Judges, Dec. 7

We're hosting students from over 20 schools throughout the West Coast and Hawaii to compete in the Ethics Bowl Regional Competition, and we need volunteers to judge.

Judges do not need to have prior experience with ethics or with the Ethics Bowl. The main requirement is to have an inquisitive mind and be eager to engage and ask students questions about challenging moral dilemmas across society. Judges' training materials and a session will be provided to help get you ready.

If you are interested in being a judge, please fill out this form. The time commitment is from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, at Stanford.

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Friday, October 11, 2024. 11:00am - 2:00pm
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Tresidder Union
459 Lagunita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
Oak Lounge
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11

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Friday, October 11, 2024. 11:30am - 1:00pm
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Graham Stuart Lounge - Encina Hall West, Room 400
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024. 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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459 Lagunita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
Tresidder Oak Lounge - West

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The McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society is home to various programs and initiatives that explore the ethical and social dimensions of technology. Our offerings include the Ethics and Technology Minor for undergraduates, the Embedded Ethics Fellowship Program and the Interdisciplinary Fellowship Program for postdocs, and the Ethics, Society, and Technology Initiatives, which aim to build institutional bridges across disciplines.