THE VERDICT IS IN, AND….

The suspense is over!  The majority of the jury voted against the 1:1 technology program. The jury foreman offered his thoughts about the process and how they came to their decision : 10 voted against (CON) for 1:1 technology in Minneapolis public schools, and 3 voted (PRO).  

After the announcement, the jury were given certificates of appreciation and a special pen from the University of Minnesota Department of Aerospace, Engineering and Mechanics, which is the department where Professor Tadmor’s department usually teaches when he’s not running a brand new honors courses like this one. 

Judge Bill McGuiness invited everyone involved from the jury to the students to come up to the podium to give feedback about the class, the structure and the first-ever Science Court trial.  We really appreciated the opportunity to learn from all the participants because Professor Tadmor hopes to offer this course again next year.  It was a great experience!  We proved that a science-based trial system can promote democracy by investigating controversial issues in front of a citizen jury.  Is civility possible in today’s political climate? We think so! 

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