Barbara Allen, professor and co-director of the Science and Technology Studies graduate program in the National Capital Region, has been invited to be a guest speaker for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Distinguished Lecture Series.

Allen's presentation is entitled "Beyond Ethics: Questions at the Intersection of Science, Technology, and Social Justice." Using examples from recent research in Science and Technology Studies, such as environmental justice in post-disaster planning in New Orleans, Allen will explore and expand the issue of justice,highlighting policy dimensions.

She will address the following questions: How can different theories of justice be used to assess the efficacy of technological interventions? How might issues of justice inform and influence the scientific questions being asked? Can technological interventions promote the development of just communities?

The lecture is free and open but requires an RSVP as all visitors to NSF must obtain a security badge before entering the building. RSVP in advance to contact below and bring a government-issued photo ID to this event to obtain your badge.

The lecture will be held in Stafford 1-110

Location:	NSF, North Entrance of Stafford I, located at the corner of Stuart and 9th Streets, Arlington, VA
Contact:	Jennifer Thornhill jthornhi@nsf.gov
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