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This course is created as cooperative work of experts from all ENHANCE Universities. The aim of the MOOC is to create a new European academic space for the interaction between innovative technological progress, society, and our environment. Technical and social developments are mutually dependent and influence each other, why it is important to promote interdisciplinary learning.

With a focus on science and technology studies, this course is about extending your perspectives to learn about being responsible and making responsible decisions. The MOOC is integrated into a platform-based eLearning environment, filled with video lectures, slides and additional texts. In three phases, anticipation, action and reflection, you will get to know more about sustainability, responsibility, ethics, and related topics and why it is important to learn about them as future innovators of tomorrow. You will learn to think independently and critically, become open-minded towards special needs, and act responsibly.

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1) Anticipation – Students study the fundamental facts and problems within topics like the research and innovation (RRI) concept, Ethics and Impact-Assessment, Gender and Diversity as well as Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence.

2) Action – Students learn about actions or about projects that give credit to the topics addressed in phase 1. Further, they learn how to apply the gained knowledge as future researchers and innovators.

3) Reflection – Phase three contains a reflection about the course while giving credit to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) formulated by the United Nations.

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Introduces students to ethical implications of technical and social developments

Emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary learning and responsibility in innovation

Taught by university professors with expertise in science, technology, and ethical implications of innovation

Involves collaboration among European universities and experts

Provides a platform-based eLearning environment with multimedia resources, including video lectures and slides

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Learners who complete Responsible Innovators of Tomorrow will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Managers are responsible for developing and implementing sustainability strategies for businesses and organizations. This course may be useful in providing a broad understanding of environmental issues, sustainability, and ethical decision-making, all of which are essential for success in this field.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use their skills in machine learning, statistics, and programming to solve complex problems and make predictions. This course may be helpful in developing a solid foundation in data analysis, machine learning, and ethical decision-making, all of which are essential for success in this field.

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Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineers use their knowledge of engineering and environmental science to design and implement solutions to environmental problems. This course may be helpful in providing a broad understanding of environmental issues, sustainability, and ethical decision-making, all of which are essential for success in this field.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts use their skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation to help companies make better decisions. This course may be helpful in developing a solid foundation in data analysis and ethical decision-making, both of which are essential for success in this field.

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Market Researcher

Market Researchers use their skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation to help companies understand their customers and make better decisions. This course may be helpful in developing a solid foundation in data analysis and ethical decision-making, both of which are essential for success in this field.

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Operations Research Analyst

Operations Research Analysts use their skills in mathematics, statistics, and modeling to help companies optimize their operations. This course may be helpful in developing a solid foundation in data analysis and ethical decision-making, both of which are essential for success in this field.

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Environmental Consultant

Environmental Consultants help companies and organizations understand and comply with environmental regulations. This course may be useful in providing a broad understanding of environmental issues, sustainability, and ethical decision-making, all of which are essential for success in this field.

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Public Health Analyst

Public Health Analysts use their skills in data analysis and public health to help improve the health of communities. This course may be helpful in its focus on developing critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication skills, all of which are essential for success in this field.

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Healthcare Data Analyst

Healthcare Data Analysts use their skills in data analysis and healthcare to help improve patient care and outcomes. This course may be useful in its focus on developing critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication skills, all of which are essential for success in this field.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. This course may be helpful in its focus on developing critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication skills, all of which are essential for success in this field.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the development and launch of new products. This course may be helpful in its focus on developing critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication skills, all of which are essential for success in this field.

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Risk Manager

Risk Managers use their skills in data analysis and financial modeling to help companies identify and manage risks. This course may be helpful in its focus on developing critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication skills, all of which are essential for success in this field.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts help companies make data-driven decisions by analyzing past performance and suggesting future strategies. This course may be useful in its focus on developing critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication skills, all of which are essential for success in this field.

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Social Media Manager

Social Media Managers are responsible for developing and executing social media strategies for businesses and organizations. This course may be helpful in its focus on developing critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication skills, all of which are essential for success in this field.

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Algorithm Engineer

Algorithm Engineers use machine learning and other technical skills to design intelligent systems. This course may be useful for developing a foundation in these areas with its focus on data analysis, ethical decision-making and theoretical perspectives from science and technology studies.

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