Module 4 Assignment: Science Funded Programs
Topic: STEM cell research
Overview
Students will choose a scientific program and research where their funding comes from and if they agree or disagree with how the program is funded.
Instructions
STEM cell research has been politically controversial when it comes to political-based support and funding. Identify the reasons for the controversy and how that has played out in terms of federal support for funding. Explain and evaluate whether the effects on funding have been justified from scientific and social perspectives. Provide the reasoning for your conclusions and support them with information and data from the readings and your references.