A study on the emergence of ethical thinking in nanotechnology

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dc.contributor.advisorKahlor, LeeAnn
dc.creatorJones, Jacy Nicole
dc.creator.orcid0000-0002-4258-8581
dc.date.accessioned2017-06-21T17:48:43Z
dc.date.available2017-06-21T17:48:43Z
dc.date.issued2017-05
dc.date.submittedMay 2017
dc.date.updated2017-06-21T17:48:43Z
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study is to explore how scientists perceive social and ethical implications (SEI) in the context of nanotechnology and how to best implement SEI training in laboratories. This will be explored through two studies: 1) analysis of open-ended survey data measuring nanoscientists’ perceptions and awareness of SEI and, 2) test the effectiveness of an SEI pilot training module among students participating in the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program on nanotechnology at the University of Texas at Austin. The goal of these two studies is to better understand scientists’ perception and awareness of SEI at the nanoscale and introduce training techniques to facilitate increased discussion and implementation of SEI training in the workplace and lab. In doing so, nanoscientists will be equipped with the necessary information to help them meet the SEI requirement outlined in the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, and create a standard for SEI consideration in the nanotechnology field.
dc.description.departmentAdvertising
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifierdoi:10.15781/T2348GN4N
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2152/47302
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectNanotechnology
dc.subjectNanoethics
dc.subjectSEI
dc.subjectNanotechnology ethics
dc.subjectNanotechnology ethical implications
dc.subjectNanoscientists’ perceptions
dc.subjectNanoethics training module
dc.subjectSocial and ethical implications
dc.subjectSEI training
dc.subject21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act
dc.titleA study on the emergence of ethical thinking in nanotechnology
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialtext
thesis.degree.departmentAdvertising
thesis.degree.disciplineAdvertising
thesis.degree.grantorThe University of Texas at Austin
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts

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