Thankfully both of our mentors have responded. One, Dr Kent Hamra, has asked if we wish to meet in person or have a Skype/cell phone group call. I have asked to meet in person, to see exactly what Dr. Hamra does, and to observe the process.

Dr. Frederick Grinnell is the other person we have contacted. His focus is more on the ethics of stem cell research, which is more of our focus. He has asked for a list of questions, and I have begun typing up what we need to ask him. Here is the current list of questions I have made, and others will be soon added.

Ethics Questions

For survey purposes:

• Do you know what stem cell research deals with?
• Do you believe that the study is ethical and does not violate human rights issues?
• Do you have any thoughts on whether this violates religious views?

After this part, give a brief overview of the research, and how human rights could be violated. Mention embryonic stem cells as well as the religious aspect.

• After hearing the description, has your perspective changed in any way?
• If so, do you agree more with stem cell research?
• Do you still believe any form of human rights are violated?

General questions:

• What exactly do you do in this field?
• What has your research led you to believe about embryonic stem cell research?
• What do other scientists believe?
• Are scientists ever bothered by the idea that lives are being taken from these cells?
• Do you agree with what is being done wholeheartedly?
• Additional thoughts on the ethics?