Science and Society

For science to benefit humanity, we support more than research itself. We are committed to ensuring the people, processes and products of basic science contribute meaningfully to society.

Ethics, Science, and the Public

Designing efforts to engage the public in implications that accompany breakthrough discoveries and their transformative role within society.

Basic Science in Society

Focusing on the practice and scholarship of public engagement with basic science and supporting scientists to communicate and engage effectively.

Special Projects

Supporting special projects that strengthen the relationship between science and society.

Featured News

Explore highlights of work being done at the intersection of science and society.

From Research to Practice
Science and Society
Neuromatch Civic Science Fellow Leanna Kalinowski
Dec 11, 2024
Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems in a Societal Context
Science and Society
Developing a protocol to assess how basic science research intersects with societal considerations
Dec 11, 2024
2024 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards Announced
Science and Society
Peers select winners from around the globe
Nov 13, 2024
Communicating Discovery Science
Science and Society
New insights on how to communicate basic science – new special issue in JCOM
Oct 30, 2024
Insights and Practical Considerations for Communicating Basic Science
Science and Society
A SciPEP resource five years in the making
Oct 17, 2024
Ethics Lessons from AI
Science and Society
Civic Science Fellow Christine Custis explores the ethical design, development, and deployment of emerging technology
Sep 17, 2024
Bioethicist Jodi Halpern Joins Computer Scientist Stuart Russell as Co-Director of Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public
Science and Society
UC Berkeley's Kavli Center began operations in 2022
May 24, 2024
The Hopes and Fears Lab
Science and Society
Meaningful conversations about science in 15 minutes
Apr 29, 2024
Funding for AI and Other Discoveries
Science and Society Perspective
Investing in engaging publics in scientific discoveries
Feb 23, 2024
2023 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards Announced
Science and Society
Peers select winners from around the globe
Nov 09, 2023
2023 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards Announced
Science and Society
Peers select winners from around the globe
Nov 09, 2023
Next Generation of Leaders
Science and Society
UC Berkeley’s Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public announces its first fellows
Jun 08, 2023

Partnerships

We partner with organizations aligned with our programmatic work in Science and Society.

Past Work

Science Policy

Science Journalism Portfolio

Summary

Field Building in Public Engagement with Science

Summary