Call
for Submissions: The Ethical Biologist
Although
‘bioethics’ is often used to describe the application of ethical and moral
theories to biological sciences and technology, in its broadest sense, the term
‘bioethics’ refers to the study of the ethics of life. This interdisciplinary field promises to
become increasingly important to all people as technology and science becomes
increasingly prevalent in daily life. The
Ethical Biologist is a new peer-reviewed undergraduate research journal
based at the University of Connecticut that seeks to highlight new ideas in
bioethics.
We
are currently accepting submissions for our inaugural issue, to be published in
the spring of 2013. We encourage the
submission of pieces that address current issues in bioethics, or that consider
the behavioral, biological, environmental, political, legal, or socioeconomic
factors that influence bioethical issues.
Until
11:59 p.m. (EST) on December 16, 2012, we will be accepting:
● Original Academic Research Papers (2500-3500 words) - Pieces
that address a specific area of bioethical study
● Perspectives (1200 word maximum) - Opinion pieces that
analyze a recent development in bioethics
● Field notes (2000 word maximum) - Journal-style pieces based
on relevant personal experience and written with a more personal voice
Please
turn in all submissions to uconn.bioethics@gmail.com
by December 16, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact us
directly. Our website, which is
currently undergoing maintenance, will be available for more information
beginning in October. Visit us at www.ethicalbiologist.org.
