[bioundgrd] *Deadline Approaching* Apply for Experiential Ethics Summer Course

[Rebecca L Chamberlain]

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Rebecca Chamberlain
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> APPLY NOW: SUMMER 2021 EXPERIENTIAL ETHICS COURSE
> *Apply by Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET*
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> Explore the fast-changing, real-time ethical landscape of industry, science, and technology and develop important interpersonal, professional, and leadership competencies along the way. Experiential Ethics <http://experientialethics.mit.edu/class> is a 3-unit class that can be taken by itself or alongside popular experiential learning programs and internships, such as UROP,  MISTI, or PKG programs. In the course, students engage in small-group discussions (via Zoom) about their own values and the ethical and social dimensions of their summer experiences.  
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> Experiential Ethics students who took the course in the summer of 2020 reported high satisfaction with the course, increased knowledge and ability to engage with ethics, and increased interest in ethics. Testimonials include:
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> “Being in Experiential Ethics completely changed the way that I view ethics, transforming my relationship with the field of AI, my research, courses at MIT, and the interface between science, technology, and society.”
> “I absolutely loved taking Experiential Ethics. I had so many fascinating conversations and used this class as a creative outlet for my struggles as an international student in 2020. After taking this class, I have felt more empowered to speak up about ethics at my UROP lab, for example. This class enabled me to more confidently discuss issues that I have observed but have not had the vocabulary to discuss.”
> “Experiential Ethics offered me the opportunity to explore my field of interest from a new perspective, allowing me to see the underlying ethical and safety issues. I realized these are as fundamental as the technical issues and decided to evaluate PhD programs in large part on the opportunities they would provide me to address the social issues that prevent further development in my field. I believe many students would benefit from taking this time to step back and consider a broader perspective on their field of interest.” 
> “The class expanded my definition of ethics to not just include personal definitions of right/wrong, but to also include broader ideas of institutional/systemic ethics. It made me more aware of the articles and books and social issues that usually fly under my radar.”
> “Experiential Ethics is what motivated me to apply to be in a SERC (Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing]) Action Group, an opportunity that became a highlight of the past semester. I’ve found a sense of purpose working to make MIT a more ethical place, and I hope to continue that work during my years at MIT (and beyond!)”
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> All continuing MIT undergrads are welcome and encouraged to apply, regardless of year, major, prior ethics experience, or summer plans. For more information, updates, and frequently asked questions, visit https://experientialethics.mit.edu/ <https://experientialethics.mit.edu/>. You can also email Sophie Gibert (sgibert at mit.edu <mailto:sgibert at mit.edu>) with questions.
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> Apply here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmBIfujiY16VUpghLoqMf48qhCHq2TgEZwqtr3FlanBSHcBQ/viewform> by April 23, 2021 (11:59 p.m. ET)
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> PLEASE NOTE: The class is listed as fall enrollment, and summer tuition is not charged; however, classes primarily meet in the summer (June-August). The final project and presentation are due in the fall.
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> Sophie Gibert
> PhD Candidate, MIT Philosophy
> Wellesley College '16
> she/her
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