Transforming Scientists' Understanding of Science–Society Relations. Stimulating Double-Loop Learning when Teaching RRI.

The problem of developing research and innovation in accordance with society's general needs and values has received increasing attention in research policy. In the last 7 years, the concept of "Responsible Research and Innovation" (RRI) has gained prominence in this regard, along with the resulting...

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Published in:Science & Engineering Ethics Vol. 26; no. 3; pp. 1633 - 1654
Main Authors: Hesjedal, Maria Bårdsen, Åm, Heidrun, Sørensen, Knut H., Strand, Roger
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Published: Springer Nature Jun2020
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          Hesjedal, Maria Bårdsen
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          Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO-7491, Trondheim, Norway
          Department of Sociology and Political Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO-7491, Trondheim, Norway
          Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities (SVT), University of Bergen, PB7805, NO-5020, Bergen, Norway
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        Biotechnology
        Double-loop learning
        Ph.D. training
        Reflection
        Responsible research and innovation
        Science–society relations
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