Students engaging in civil dialogue at the May 2025 Tethicon Student Research Showcase

Students engaging in civil dialogue at the May 2025 Tethicon: Ethic and Tech Student Research Showcase

Photography by: Christine Baker

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The McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society is committed to bringing ethical reflection to bear on important social issues through research, teaching, and community engagement. Drawing on the established strengths of Stanford’s faculty and students, the Center develops interdisciplinary ethics initiatives that relate to pressing public problems.

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Stanford's Practical Ethics Club with 1st place trophy

Stanford's Practical Ethics Club with the 1st place trophy

Congratulations to our  Stanford Practical Ethics Club (SPEC) for an outstanding performance…
Woman holding mobile device at night at street intersection

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January
23
Date
Friday, January 23, 2026. 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location
Graham Stuart Lounge - Encina Hall West, Room 400
January
30
Date
Friday, January 30, 2026. 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location
Graham Stuart Lounge - Encina Hall West, Room 400
February
11
Date
Wednesday, February 11, 2026. 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location
Humanities Center
424 Santa Teresa Street, Stanford, CA 94305
Levinthal Hall

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The McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society is home to various programs and initiatives that explore the ethical and social dimensions of technology. Our offerings include the Ethics and Technology Minor for undergraduates, the Embedded Ethics Fellowship Program and the Interdisciplinary Fellowship Program for postdocs, and the Ethics, Society, and Technology Initiatives, which aim to build institutional bridges across disciplines.