Academic freedom and freedom of speech have a complex historical relationship. University autonomy, faculty rights to teach and research and espouse political views outside the classroom have been seen as “givens”. Present-day conflict between the right to speak and the impact of the speech act is under active scrutiny. Join University of Pittsburgh faculty Sheila Vélez Martinez (Law), and Kristin Kanthak (Political Science), and Carnegie Mellon professor Jonathan Caulkins (Heinz College) for a discussion of these pertinent and timely topics. Light fare and refreshments will be provided. Virtual access will be available.
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Moderator:
- Mario Browne, Associate Dean for Equity, Engagement, and Justice; Associate Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh
Panelists:
- Jonathan Caulkins, H. Guyford Stever University Professor of Operations Research and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College
- Kristin Kanthak, Associate Professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh
- Sheila Velez Martinez, Founding Co-Director of the Center for Civil Rights and Racial Justice and Jack & Lovell Olender Professor of Refugee, Asylum, and Immigration Law, School of Law, University of Pittsburgh
This town hall is hosted by the Office for Health Sciences Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Center on Race and Social Problems.