Researcher’s Self-Technology Assessment Regarding Science and Technology Innovation

Attempt of STS Statement by Kyushu University

Abstract

　Science and technical innovation could possibly have a profound impact on the environment, life, culture and ethics through providing new products, new services and new processes to society with new technology. In certain cases, it may even have serious negative effects on society. Technological Assessment (TA) is a tool for predicting such negative effects beforehand. TA is a tool for preparing countermeasures.

　At Kyushu University, a self-technology assessment educational program utilizing science technology communication intended for graduate students that are likely to become future leaders of creating science and technology innovation within graduate students, has been promoted since 2013. In this paper, we will introduce the contents and the results of the evaluation of its educational effects.