Dr. Sheila Jasanoff

Biography

Sheila Jasanoff is a Professor of Science and Technology Studies and a Professor of Environmental Science and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. Her research focuses on the interplay between science, technology, and society, examining how legal and political frameworks shape public policy in these domains. She has an extensive background in analyzing the global impacts of scientific advances on climate sustainability and ethical considerations in science. Jasanoff has contributed significantly to the understanding of governance in science and technology, particularly in the contexts of the United States, Europe, and South Asia, and she has published widely on these topics.

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