Science and Technology in Society(STS) forum
| Last update 6 August. 2009 |
The explosive progress of science and technology has brought prosperity and enriched the quality of life for much of humankind. However, the advance of science and technology raises important ethical, safety and environmental issues. International efforts to address these problems are needed now more than ever. This is really what symbolizes the “lights and shadows” of science and technology.
In seeking to ensure further progress in science and technology throughout the 21st century, it is necessary to keep it under proper control through formulating shared values, and establishing a common base for promoting science and technology. For this purpose, the “Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum” is held, where not only scholars and researchers, but also policy makers, business executives and media leaders from all over the world meet and discuss science and technology issues of the 21st century.
The Sixth Annual Meeting of the STS forum will be held from October 4 through 6, 2009, in Kyoto, organized by the Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum (NPO). JISTEC will be the co-organizer to support the NPO.
The themes will be as follows：
A1. Building a Post - Kyoto Protocol
A2. Alternative Energy for Transportation
A3. Nuclear Energy Alternative
B1. Infectious Diseases
B2. New Development in the Genome Era –
Applications in Personalized Medicine
B3. GMOs and Food Supply
C1. New Development of Communications
C2. ICT and Robotics
C3. ICT, Privacy and Security
D1. Science and Engineering Education
D2. Brain Drain, Brain Gain and Brain Circulation
D3. Role of Universities
E1. International Reconciliation of IPR
E2. S＆T Diplomacy and International Collaboration
E3. The Ocean Frontier
F1. Collaboration between Academia and Industries
F2. Role of Media in S＆T
F3. Proposals from Young Scientists
G1. Future Cities
G2. Sustainable Water Supply
G3. Issues and Opportunities in Space Science and Technology
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