Students engaging in civil dialogue at the May 2025 Tethicon Student Research Showcase

Students engaging in civil dialogue at the May 2025 Tethicon: Ethic and Tech Student Research Showcase

Photography by: Christine Baker

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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Recent Posts

Glenn C. Loury sitting and holding papers in midst of lecture

‘Disagreement itself has become morally legible’: Glenn Loury critiques self-censorship

Glenn Loury, professor of economics and social sciences at Brown University, warned against self-…
Grid of headshots of 13 ethics and tech practitioner fellows

Welcoming our 2026 Ethics and Technology Practitioner Fellows

The fellowship program supports mid-career practitioners working at the frontlines of practice,…
Stanford's Practical Ethics Club with 1st place trophy

Stanford's Practical Ethics Club with the 1st place trophy

Stanford Practical Ethics Team Wins Regional Ethics Bowl

Congratulations to our  Stanford Practical Ethics Club (SPEC) for an outstanding performance…

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Date
Friday, February 20, 2026. 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location
Graham Stuart Lounge - Encina Hall West, Room 400
March
12

Date
Thursday, March 12, 2026. 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Denning House
580 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
Room 210
March
13

Date
Friday, March 13, 2026. 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
Denning House
580 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
Room 201

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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.