Institute for Bioethics & Health Humanities Events Seminar Series Upcoming Seminars - All Are Welcome Ethics for the Anthropocene Samuel G. Dunn Lectureship in the Medical Humanities Ethics for the Anthropocene Larry R. Churchill, PhD Ann Geddes Stahlman Professor of Medical Ethics EmeritusVanderbilt University Medical Center Thursday, June 9, 202212:00pm — 1:00pm This talk will review the basic scientific findings regarding global warming, with emphasis on its health consequences. The current American ethical norms will be contrasted with the ethics needed for human adaptation and survival. Five toxic cultural assumptions will be examined, and alternatives put forward. It will be argued that E. O. Wilson’s biophilia is a key part of any future ethics. The role of bioethics in adaptation to the Anthropocene era will be explored and a list of books and films for education about the Anthropocene will be offered.Register in advance for this Zoom webinar.OrHEREAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation emailcontaining information about joining the webinar. Event Information Ethics for the Anthropocene June 9, 2022 - 12pm-1pm Add to Calendar: Outlook Google Calendar Departmental Events Reproductive Ethics Conference January 22-23, 2026 - 8am-5pm The Tenth Annual Reproductive Ethics Conference will be held Jan. 22and 23, 2026, in Galveston. Abstracts for individual presentations, panels, and posters are accepted through September 15, 2025. All Previous Events Lecture by Dr. Emily Anderson May 15, 2025 - 12pm-1pm Annual BHH Unconference April 24, 2025 - 10am-11am Knowledge of AIDS Workshop Keynote Speaker Dr. Steven Epstein March 27, 2025 - 12pm-1:30pm Guest Lecture by Dr. Lori Bruce March 5, 2025 - 12pm-1pm Dr. Lori Bruce will present on March 5th. Guest Lecture by Dr. Chloe Romains February 17, 2025 - 12pm-1pm Dr. Elizabeth Romanis will present on February 17th, 2025. Reproductive Ethics Conference January 9-10, 2025 - 8am-5pm The Ninth Annual Reproductive Ethics Conference will be held Jan. 9 and 10, 2025, in Galveston. Abstracts for individual presentations, panels, and posters are accepted through Aug. 1, 2024.
Ethics for the Anthropocene Samuel G. Dunn Lectureship in the Medical Humanities Ethics for the Anthropocene Larry R. Churchill, PhD Ann Geddes Stahlman Professor of Medical Ethics EmeritusVanderbilt University Medical Center Thursday, June 9, 202212:00pm — 1:00pm This talk will review the basic scientific findings regarding global warming, with emphasis on its health consequences. The current American ethical norms will be contrasted with the ethics needed for human adaptation and survival. Five toxic cultural assumptions will be examined, and alternatives put forward. It will be argued that E. O. Wilson’s biophilia is a key part of any future ethics. The role of bioethics in adaptation to the Anthropocene era will be explored and a list of books and films for education about the Anthropocene will be offered.Register in advance for this Zoom webinar.OrHEREAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation emailcontaining information about joining the webinar. Event Information Ethics for the Anthropocene June 9, 2022 - 12pm-1pm Add to Calendar: Outlook Google Calendar
Reproductive Ethics Conference January 22-23, 2026 - 8am-5pm The Tenth Annual Reproductive Ethics Conference will be held Jan. 22and 23, 2026, in Galveston. Abstracts for individual presentations, panels, and posters are accepted through September 15, 2025.
Guest Lecture by Dr. Chloe Romains February 17, 2025 - 12pm-1pm Dr. Elizabeth Romanis will present on February 17th, 2025.
Reproductive Ethics Conference January 9-10, 2025 - 8am-5pm The Ninth Annual Reproductive Ethics Conference will be held Jan. 9 and 10, 2025, in Galveston. Abstracts for individual presentations, panels, and posters are accepted through Aug. 1, 2024.