Markkula Center for Applied Ethics

Ann Skeet, senior director of leadership ethics, notes that studies are emerging showing a widening gender gap in AI adoption, which could have long-term implications for workforce advancement. 🔗 Read the full article on TechRound at bit.ly/4tzROrT

📝 The Ethics Center’s Hackworth Faculty/Staff Applied Ethics Research Grants are now open to faculty and staff at @SantaClaraUniv! 📆 Application Due Date: 5 p.m. PDT Friday, May 22nd, 2026 🔗 scu.edu/ethics/focus-a…

📣 Santa Clara University and the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics have been recognized by Town & Country Magazine for our work in preparing students for the AI workplace. 🤖💡 🔗 Access the full article at townandcountrymag.com/education-coll…

📝 The Ethics Center’s Hackworth Faculty/Staff Applied Ethics Research Grants are now open to faculty and staff at @SantaClaraUniv! 📆 Application Due Date: 5 p.m. PDT Friday, May 22nd, 2026 🔗 scu.edu/ethics/focus-a…

Irina Raicu, director of internet ethics, quoted by @thesantaclara "AI can synthesize and analyze data but cannot substitute for the dimensions of personhood—including dignity, spirit and agency—that a Jesuit education aims to cultivate." bit.ly/4eK8Pee @SantaClaraUniv

Davina Hurt, director of government ethics, quoted by San Francisco Chronicle speaking about how a nonprofit received payment from Berkeley despite missing milestones. "It breaks the public's trust that their money isn't being well spent," she said. bit.ly/4t45Xg3

Speakers Sue Siegel, Ann Gregg Skeet, James D. White, are joined by moderator, F. Daniel Siciliano for deeper look at ethical culture through a governance lens. 11 a.m. PDT Thurs., Apr. 23. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #svdx #siliconvalleydirectors #ethics #governance #ai

📝 The Ethics Center’s Hackworth Faculty/Staff Applied Ethics Research Grants are now open to faculty and staff at @SantaClaraUniv! 📆 Application Due Date: 5 p.m. PDT Friday, May 22nd, 2026 🔗 scu.edu/ethics/focus-a…

"Truthful reporting is faithful to the reality of what is happening on-the-ground, to real people in real time." ~ Anita Varma, Ph.D. 📣 Access Varma's essay, "When Solidarity Reporting Becomes a Crime, We're all in Danger," to learn more. scu.edu/ethics/all-abo…

Santa Clara University and the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics recognized by @TandCmag for our work in preparing students for the AI workplace.

From SCU art major to Napa County housing leader, Jennifer Palmer ’94 shares her journey April 20 at H.E.A.R.T. Talks. Hosted by SCU’s Unhoused Initiative. Register: events.scu.edu/arts-and-scien… @scualumni

Business leaders are outlining AI ethics best practices and warning of red flags. Ann Skeet, senior director of leadership ethics, says employee monitoring crosses a “bright red line” quickly. Are surveillance tools worth the long-term tradeoffs? bit.ly/4tMzb3H

Anthropic’s March summit with Christian leaders wasn’t focused on AI sentience, said Brian Green, director of technology ethics. The company faces criticism from Trump allies over AI regulation lobbying, but Green said Anthropic was sincere. wapo.st/3Q51bAZ

"Truthful reporting is faithful to the reality of what is happening on-the-ground, to real people in real time." ~ Anita Varma, Ph.D. 📣 Access Varma's essay, "When Solidarity Reporting Becomes a Crime, We're all in Danger," to learn more. scu.edu/ethics/all-abo…

From SCU art major to Napa County housing leader, Jennifer Palmer ’94 shares her journey April 20 at H.E.A.R.T. Talks. Hosted by SCU’s Unhoused Initiative. Register: events.scu.edu/arts-and-scien…

Learn how to navigate ethical dilemmas with confidence — and earn a LinkedIn certificate! 🗓 Multiple sessions available in April and May. Visit link for details. 📍 Santa Clara University 🎓 Open to SCU grad/ugrad students 🔗 Register: scu.edu/ethics/events/…

📝 The Ethics Center’s Hackworth Faculty/Staff Applied Ethics Research Grants are now open to faculty and staff at @SantaClaraUniv! 📆 Application Due Date: 5 p.m. PDT Friday May 22nd, 2026 🔗scu.edu/ethics/focus-a…

Speakers Sue Siegel, Ann Gregg Skeet, James D. White, are joined by moderator, F. Daniel Siciliano for deeper look at ethical culture through a governance lens. 11 a.m. PDT Thurs., Apr. 23. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #svdx #siliconvalleydirectors #ethics #governance #ai

📣 Join us for the 2026 Reagan Lecture featuring Dr. Debra Houry, formerly the Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director for Program and Science at the CDC, from 4 to 5:00 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, at @SantaClaraUniv. 🎟️ events.scu.edu/ethics/event/d…

Alphabet’s Google will direct Gemini users to crisis hotlines if chats indicate suicide or self-harm risk. Guadalupe Hayes-Mota questions the process: “Who’s actually making the decision... and how is that being done?” kqed.org/news/12078982/…