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INTERNATIONAL ETHICS

The exchange of information and research collaboration often occur across borders. Science is a global enterprise that excels by virtue of sharing and building upon knowledge. As the structure of the international environment changes, so do the practices of the scientific community. From the collapse of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s, to the rise of China in the 21st century, AAAS has examined how responsible science can be fostered in the international arena. SFRL has engaged in a number of projects to strengthen international cooperation and promote research integrity and ethics in various regions of the world.

			China and Research Integrity [2007] AAAS and the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) convened a meeting on September 26-28, 2007 in Beijing to begin a cross-national dialogue on issues related to integrity and social responsibility in science. More…

			The Role of Scientific and Engineering Societies in Eastern Europe [1994] The democratic and economic transition in Eastern Europe has far-reaching implications for science and for scientists, who have gained greater professional autonomy and new possibilities to participate in policymaking and to develop standards of conduct. More…

Evaluating Science and Scientists: An East-West Dialogue on Research Evaluation in Post-Communist Europe
[1993]

The political and economic transformation of Eastern Europe has had a major impact on science and scientists in the region. The end of the Cold War has brought new opportunities for international collaboration. The shift to a market economy has led to reforms in research management practices and to drastic cuts in funding levels everywhere. More…

			Breaking from the Past: Setting New Ground Rules for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility in East-Central Europe and the Russian Federation [1991-1992] In the interest of investigating the impact of political and economic changes on scientific freedom and responsibility, AAAS sponsored a project in Fall 1991 to determine what scientists, engineers, science journalists, and policy makers viewed as the most pressing concerns about scientific freedom and responsibility in Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Russia. More…