Stem Cell Researchers
Task Description | Researchers
Introduction
You are the leading researchers in a leading American university where stem cell research is being performed.
You STRONGLY FAVOR the expansion of federal funding for stem cells.
You are to create a presentation using (using Microsoft PowerPoint) expressing your viewpoints to expand federal funding for stem cell research and present it to the Chairperson of the National Conference on Stem Cell Research. In addition, you are to draft a letter to the Chairperson expressing your views on the subject.
Resources
You may find very useful information regarding stem cells research in these primers
- The National Institute of Health provides an excellent primer on Stem Cell Research
- FASCNET's site providing a basic understanding of stem cell research, alternatives and the controversy surrounding stem cell research
- You can also look at the National Institute Health FAQ on Stem Cells
- President George W. Bush's August 2001 Decision on Stem Cell Research
You should use the following sites to research issues regarding stem cells. ABC News and Time Magazine provide excellent information regarding the political, scientific and religious arguments for and against stem cell research as well as easy-to-read background information on stem cells
- ABC News provides information about President Bush's 2001 Stem Cell Decision
- PBS provides an excellent site discussing the moral and religious implications for stem cell research
- Fox News provides a summary of arguments for and against stem cell research
- Life issues summarizes the stem cell controversy
You should use the following resources to support the researcher's arguments for extending stem cell research
- Pro Stem Cell scientists argues that President Bush's August 2001 compromise limits the positive impacts of stem cell research
- The Stem Cell Foundation provides a FAQ and arguments for stem cell research
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