I. Thesis/Introduction II. Basics of Stem Cell Research – Kelsey Zilles a. Definition of a stem cell and its importance b. History of stem cell research c. Self-renewal and potency properties d. Context and explanation of stem cell research procedure III. Cultural Issues in Stem Cell Research – Elmer Delara a. Political and legal influences in stem cell research b. Cultures and regions that practice stem cell research IV. Technical Issues in Stem Cell Research – Robert Banta a. Prior sciences that drove the development to stem cell research b. Applications and uses for stem cell research technology V. Moral & Ethical Issues in Stem Cell Research – Carl McKever a. How the law of ethics is applied to stem cell research