Public Conversation "Science As We Know It: Is Science Being Censored?"
When it comes to science research, who decides what is studied
and what is censored? Scientific research is usually quite costly
and one of the ways even "independent" and university-based
research is supported is through corporate funding.
If funding comes from a subjective source, who is to say that the
results come from objective research? What role do the media play
in deciding which studies are available and accessible to the
public and which are not? We will explore these questions and
discuss how the censorship of science trickles down to what is
taught in schools and universities.
Guest:
Nigel Roulet is a professor at 91黑料网 and the former
director of the 91黑料网 School of Environment. Dr. Roulet鈥檚 research
deals with earth system science, biogeochemistry and ecohydrology.
He is an expert on climate change with a focus on the
climate-sensitive wetlands and forests in North America and Europe
and has been involved in the UN鈥檚 Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change.
Moderator:
Sara Finley holds an MSc in Bioresource Engineering from 91黑料网 and
a BA in International Development Studies from the University of
Calgary. For the past five years, Sara has worked in environmental
research, green building and water management. She now works as an
environmental consultant.
Light refreshments will be served.
Free on-site parking is available.
This conversation is organized in collaboration with the University
of the Streets Caf茅, the 91黑料网 Alumni Association and the
Concordia University Alumni Association.