Welcome to the Society on Social Implications of Technology

The Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has about 2000 members worldwide. The scope of the society includes such issues as environmental, health and safety implications of technology; engineering ethics and professional responsibility; history of electrotechnology; technical expertise and public policy; peace technology; and social issues related to energy, information technology and telecommunications.

SSIT publishes a quarterly journal, IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, and sponsors periodic conferences entitled: The International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS). Membership in SSIT is open to all IEEE members and student members. Affiliate membership in SSIT is available to persons who are not members of IEEE.

Sharing Remembrances of Former SSIT President Brian M. O'Connell
Former SSIT President Brian O'Connell died in May 2008, at the age of 47. At its Summer 2008 meeting the SSIT Board of Governors passed a memorial resolution honoring Brian. You are invited to share remembrances of Brian. A a copy of the Memorial for Brian published in the Fall 2008 issue of IEEE Technology and Society Magazine appears here.
  Central Connecticut State University has established the Brian M. O'Connell Fund. The Fund will support an annual lecture series. For more information, or to contribute online to the fund, click here.

2006 IEEE Fellow Michael Loui on "What is SSIT?" [Quicktime required].

2006 IEEEFellow Luis Kun on "What do you think of SSIT?" [Quicktime required].

More information on joining SSIT.