The Heritage Institute

Note: this group is no longer a branch of Student Pugwash, see http://www.wiserearth.org/organization/view/edd9d2a8b50c59fe2703bbbca6daa396 for the current group

Student/Young Pugwash consists of concerned students and young professionals committed to seeking alternative and viable solutions to critical global challenges at the intersection of science, technology, and society. To accomplish this mission, Student/Young Pugwash groups coordinate a variety of activities including the organization of campus-based, regional, national, and international events; the publication of books, issue briefs, and professional directories; mentorship programs; and online discussion groups examining the impacts of technology on society.



The mission of Student Pugwash USA is to promote social responsibility in science and technology.



We prepare science, technology and policy students to make social responsibility a guiding focus of their academic and professional endeavors by:



- Examining the societal impacts of science and technology;

- Creating open and objective forums for debate;

- Fostering the exchange of ideas among diverse communities;

- Exploring solutions to current dilemmas in science and technology; and

- Cultivating the analytical skills needed to address future challenges.



SPUSA is guided by a respect for diverse perspectives and, as such, does not adopt advocacy positions on substantive issues. In order to create effective change, students first must understand the issues at stake, become trained in social activism, and contemplate their ethical and moral responsibility to themselves, and to society as a whole.