Academic Freedom in Science Disciplines

Abstract

Academic freedom impacts researchers, teaching, and research practices, as limits and prohibitions can be dictated from governing bodies and funding agencies. The science discipline is particularly impacted as several areas of science have faced scrutiny which impacts learning opportunities for undergraduate students as well as potential research areas which may be prohibited by university professors or graduate students. This chapter explores the impact on the science disciplines as increasingly restricted regulations and political pressures have limited academic freedom. Several specific examples are examined which shed light on the current and future impact that these limitations have on advancements of science literacy and scientific research.

Citation

Ceglie, R. (2021), "Academic Freedom in Science Disciplines", Ceglie, R. and Thompson, S. (Ed.) Academic Freedom: Autonomy, Challenges and Conformation, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 97-108. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83909-882-620211007