Description

Presentation and discussion of timely issues in scientific and technological development and its relation to society, at the weekly Jones Seminar series, which is every Friday afternoon 3:30pm-4:30pm. Topics vary from week to week, with speakers nominated by the students and faculty of the Engineering School. Topics include scientific developments, technology and impacts of R&D on various aspects of society; ethics, social issues, environmental concerns, and government policy; entrepreneurship, marketing, labor markets, quality, international competition, and legal liability. All enrolled students must attend the weekly Jones Seminar, with allowance for absences due to health or research-related reasons. The credit/no credit grade for this course is based on seminar attendance.

Prerequisites

Ph.D. student standing

Notes

Cannot be used to satisfy any A.B, B.E., M.E.M., or M.S. degree requirements.