Stem Cell DeCal

Science, Engineering, and Society

About the Course

The Stem Cell DeCal aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of stem cells and their impact on science, society, and ethics. Through engaging lectures, discussions, and research activities, students will explore four key modules: Science and Biology, Engineering and Technology, Ethics and Controversy, and Policy and Advocacy.

The course is a 2-unit, Pass/No Pass program requiring participation in both the lecture and discussion sections. Topics are explored through expert guest speakers and hands-on discussions led by the facilitators. There are two independent discussion sections, but you must sign up for one, in addition to the lecture section.

Lecture Slides

Course Staff

Professor Richard Harland

Faculty Sponsor

Ronit Nath

Head Facilitator

Samantha Marina Garcia

Head Facilitator

Marcela Perez

Facilitator

Atticus Young Fisher

Facilitator

Guest Lecturers

Professor Richard Harland

Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, UC Berkeley

Dr. Michael Conboy

Department of Bioengineering, UC Berkeley

Shashank Gandhi

Graduate Student, Department of Bioengineering, UC Berkeley

Vira Iefremova

Bateup Lab Member, UC Berkeley

TBD

To Be Decided

Professor David Schaffer

Director of QB3, UC Berkeley

Past Facilitators

Julia Harms

Facilitator

Aneesh Patel

Facilitator

Julie Marianne Ray

Head Facilitator

Radhe Patel

Facilitator

Ryan Laurel Berger

Facilitator

Grace Nayer

Head Facilitator