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The Lives of Evidence National Lecture Series

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Theme: 
Scientific Communication and its Publics
Date: 
Mon., Feb. 3, 2014, 4:00pm - Wed., Apr. 16, 2014, 5:00pm
National lecture series exploring the cultural, ethical, political, and scientific role of evidence in our world.

The Lives of Evidence National Lecture Series
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Many questions are raised in light of the recent warnings about the “the death of evidence” and "War on Science". What do we mean by “evidence”? How is evidence interpreted, represented and communicated? How do we create trust in research? What's the relationship between research, funding and policy? Between evidence, explanations and expertise?

National Post article on UBC science philosphy PhD student work on role of trust in conservation

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UBC science philosopher PhD, Jill Fellows, on how trust can bridge the divide between science and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit in polar bear conservation efforts

UBC science philosopher PhD, Jill Fellows, gave a paper on how trust can bridge the divide between science and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit in polar bear conservation efforts at the Congress in Victoria; her paper is featured in the National Post.


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Evelyn Fox Keller: Visiting Scholar 2012-13

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Network Node: 
University of Alberta
Theme: 
Historical epistemology and ontology
Date: 
Mon., Apr. 1, 2013, 8:00am - Tue., Apr. 2, 2013, 10:30pm
Calgary Apr. 1, Edmonton Apr. 2, and Vanouver Apr. 4, 2013: Dr. Keller continues her visits to Nodes as the Cluster Visiting Scholar

The Cluster is pleased to welcome Dr. Evelyn Fox Keller out West as Visiting Scholar for 2012-13.