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.

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
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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
Setting a Course for the Next 75 Years of Science Policy
Science and Society
A collaborative, multi-year effort to spark ideas for the U.S. scientific enterprise
May 22, 2023
The Power of Engagement
Astrophysics
The Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology opens its doors to the public
May 19, 2023
Out of the Lab, Into the World
Science and Society Profile
Lea Witkowsky, executive director of the UC Berkeley Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public, creates opportunities for students to explore social and ethical dimensions of scientific discoveries
Jan 19, 2023
The Next 75 Years of Science Policy
Science and Society
An Issues in Science and Technology Publication
Jan 18, 2023
Share Your Science
Science and Society
The 2022 Kavli SciComm Essentials Series
Dec 19, 2022
Research on public attitudes and understanding of basic science
Science and Society
Nov 22, 2022
Scaling STEM-in-Society Training
Science and Society
Nov 16, 2022

Partnerships

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

Past Work

Science Policy

Science Journalism Portfolio

Summary