Profile:
I am primarily interested in the social impact of science and technology. This includes environmental, environmental justice, and racial issues. Having primarily been involved in running non-profit organizations for my career, I am also interested in the impact of the non-profit sector.Degrees Held:
Bachelor of Engineering, Yale University, 1957Professional Affiliations:
- Board Chair, Student Pugwash USA
- Board Member, Bermuda Biological Station for Research
- Executive Editor, Environment Magazine
- Board Member, Metcalf Institute for Environmental Journalism
- Elected Member, Council on Foreign Relations
- Elected Member, Society of Environmental Journalists
- Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Recent Publications:
- "Genes and Race in the Classroom," Journal of College Science Teaching, May-June 2005
- "Challenges for Environmental Studies," Environment, April 2004
- "Genomics: Perceptions of the Public and the Press," GeneLetter, January 2001
Research Interests:
- Impact of race on health
- Biological conception of race
- Science and the environment
Awards And Honors:
- Teacher Recognition Award, American Association of Physics Teachers
- Elected Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science