Collegiate Institute for Values and Science (University of Michigan) records 1974-1990

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Collegiate Institute for Values and Science (University of Michigan) records 1974-1990

Collected material relating to the debate over the University of Michigan's participation in genetic research, mainly recombinant DNA, and broader issues of ethics and values in scientific research.

8.5 linear feet

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SNAC Resource ID: 6390033

Bentley Historical Library

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University of Michigan. Collegiate Institute for Values and Science.

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The Collegiate Institute for Values and Science (CIVS) was founded in the 1976/77 academic year for the purpose of facilitating discussions among scholars regarding scientific research and values. With the encouragement of Billy Frye, Dean of the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, and with funds earmarked for interdisciplinary programs, the Institute shaped into a monthly faculty seminar under the direction of faculty members Eric Rabkin, Nick Steneck, and Gordon Kane, wit...

Steneck, Nicholas H.

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Steneck joined the University of Michigan faculty in 1970 as a professor of history. His interest in ethics in research led to his involvement with the Collegiate Institute for Values and Science (CIVS). He later established the Historical Center for the Health Sciences. Steneck and his wife also developed and taught History 265 on the history of the University of Michigan. Steneck also served on numerous university committees. From the description of Nicholas H. Steneck papers, 1971...

University of Michigan.

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Outside of museum holdings, no comprehensive survey and inventory of campus artwork had been attempted since 1937. With support from the Michigan Commission on Art in Public Places, 1,076 items were inventoried during 1988-1990. Additional inventory work was undertaken in 1997-1998 for risk management purposed, but generated little new information. From the description of Inventory of University of Michigan-owned art, 1988-1990, 1997-1998. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id...