Building the foundation for discussions on how forefront science offers new insights into what it means to be human, science historian Melinda Baldwin (Harvard University) will outline how science works — peer review, funding, ethical oversight, methodology — while science writer Rachel Gross (Slate) will review the unique qualities necessary for strong science reporting. Together, they provide insights into the world of science that will broaden attendees’ perspectives for the panels that follow.Jennifer Wiseman - Director, Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion, American Association for the Advancement of ScienceMelinda Baldwin - Lecturer, Harvard UniversityRachel Grossw - Science Writer, Slate Magazine