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Through public lectures, the Technology and Culture Forum presents speakers of diverse viewpoints who come from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds. In planning programs, the Technology and Culture Steering Committee, made up of MIT faculty, students and alumni, seek to address critical issues and raise important questions 
On May 9, TAC and Boston Latin School's Climate Action Network (BLSYouthCAN) hosted the third annual Youth Summit on Global Warming. Over 260 students from the metropolitan area enjoyed a day of facts and fun.
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Upcoming ForumsFilm Screening: SKID ROWMonday, November 30 WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE HOMELESS IN AMERICA? Following the film screening, there will be a discussion lead by a student who lived homeless in Cambridge for three months. Refreshments will be served. Bring a can for the Boston Food Bank Co-sponsored with the Lutheran Episcopal Ministry at MIT The Social Responsibility of the ScientistThursday, December 3 Dr. George Daley, Director of Stem Cell Transplantation Program, Children's Hospital Boston; Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute; and Associate Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Harvard Medical School The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church (United States and 15 other nations) and Ph.D. in oceanography Dr. David Urion, Associate Professor of Neurology and Director of the Division of Service Learning, Harvard Medical School Join us for a fascinating panel discussion on the social responsibility of the scientist as we celebrate TAC's 45th anniversary. Building an Ethical Economy: Theology and the MarketplaceHosted by Trinity Institute, New York Feb. 5-6, 2010 Featuring: We will serve as the Boston gathering site for this national conference, using video of the conference and speakers, reflecting in small groups on the presentations. Two local luminaries will serve as respondents and discussion group leaders: Professor Catherine Mann, Brandeis University Co-sponsored with the Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA Series on Violence Against Women2009-2010 Yoda Patta, G, Lead Planner Additional programs planned include:
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