|
Science for Everyone, for More Democracy (France)
an article by Gwenaëlle Beauvais
The Association of Science, Technology and
Society (ASTS) aims to involve citizens in policy
decisions in science and technology by providing
all the necessary information for them to forge a
valid, informed and lucid opinion on the choice of
future, "guarantors of sustainable development in
line with expectations and hopes of individuals
and peoples in solidarity, respectful of future
generations and protection of the environment."
Today, the Association organizes and conducts
regular activities: debates and conferences with
scientists and civil society personalities,
publishing a newsletter "Axial" online, along with
studies and research, etc ...
click on photo to enlarge
To make the sciences accessible to all citizens
and understandable by everyone, ASTS designs and
provides many innovative educational tools. Among
them, since 2012, the ASTS (in partnership with a
department in the Paris region) organizes meetings
with scientific authors in twenty libraries. The
initiative "science books" enables the public to
meet authors from various scientific fields
around specific or multidisciplinary issues posing
challenges to society. These meetings contribute
to strengthening the links between libraries and
their regulars users, as well as attracting a new
audience to these key cultural venues.
To find out more and to participate in their
activities: www.asts.asso.fr.
(Click here for a French version of this article)
|
|
DISCUSSION
Question(s) related to this article:
How can we ensure that science contributes to sustainable development?,
* * * * *
Latest reader comment:
This discussion question applies to the following articles:
International Symposium 2013 "Science, Technology and Culture of Les sciences pour tous, pour plus de démocratie (France) Science for Everyone, for More Democracy The Senegalese winners of the “Next Einstein Forum” present the results of their scientific work Jordan: Peace through science Tunis: Strengthening the scientific partnership between Iran and the Arab countries Città della Pieve, Italy: The Declaration of the Scientists for Peace Researchers Develop Artificial Photosynthesis System that Generates Both Hydrogen Fuel and Electricity
Click here for more recent articles and discussion
|
|