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On Saturday, May 2, students from across Cincinnati Public Schools came together for the inaugural Cincinnati Public Schools Ethics Bowl—an event designed not just as a competition, but as a continuation of something bigger: sustained engagement in ethical thinking, dialogue, and real-world application. Hosted by the Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students, the one-day […]

The students engaged in enthusiastic discussion about the potential consequences of using CRISPR technology to gene edit crops to make them drought-resistant. “Think about how far this could go to help with food shortages, especially in countries that don’t have a good environment for agriculture,” pointed out one student. “That’s true,” interjected another, “but we

On December 6th, the University of Cincinnati will become a key site in the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl (IEB) circuit by hosting a brand-new regional competition. The Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (APPE) — the organization that oversees the entire Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl program and hosts the National Championship — is creating the Ohio River

The Cincinnati Ethics Center recently launched its first youth program, Give Voice to Your Values. This interactive workshop introduces young people to age-appropriate ethical dilemmas, encouraging discussion and exploration of diverse perspectives. The goal is to help youth navigate differences collaboratively and make decisions that align with their values. The inaugural workshop was held with

In 2024, the University of Cincinnati experienced a surge in undergraduate interest in its Ethics Bowl team. This enthusiasm allowed UC to field three teams for the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics’ (APPE) Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl regional competitions. When asked about bringing three teams to the Central States Regional Bowl, the event organizer noted

On Saturday, October 5, the Cincinnati Ethics Center hosted “Ethics in the Classroom,” a day-long professional development workshop designed to help area teachers integrate moral reasoning and ethics education into their curriculum. The workshop was led by Andy Cullison, Executive Director, and Christina Baulch, Director of K-12 Educational Programs. Teachers from nine local schools earned

The unprecedented growth of the Greater Cincinnati Regional High School Ethics Bowl program, growing popularity of the Ethics and Dragons program, and increased demand for public engagement workshops has led The Cincinnati Ethics Center to expand its team with the addition of two new positions: Program Coordinator for Education Programs and Director of K-12 Educational

UC undergraduate students Alexis Chapman, Kaya Chase, Caden Fraley, Pete Siebert, Tyler Fields, and Ashley Stewart, had an outstanding season competing on UC’s Ethics Bowl Team this spring. The students competed by enrolling in UC’s Ethics Bowl Class, and traveled to Waco, TX, April 11-14, to compete in the 2024 National Bioethics Bowl Competition at