“Digital and Societal Transformations” – Conference website here: https://www.istas22.org/
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SSIT Celebrates Five Decades: Studying, Critiquing, and Celebrating the Impacts of Technology on Society
By terribookman on September 23rd, 2022 in Articles, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, News and Notes, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
This year, 2022, marks 50 years of history within IEEE for the Society on Social Implications of Technology. It is a moment to reflect on what has transpired in the realm of technology and society over this time, and on the accomplishments of SSIT and its members in helping to guide technological development in directions that benefit humanity. It is also a moment to look forward and imagine what the next 50 years will bring. What should SSIT be doing now to prepare for that future? We welcome participation by everyone who has an interest or stake in issues related to technology and society – which is all of us.
Origins of SSIT: IEEE TAB Authorization of the Committee on Social Implications of Technology June 24, 1972
By terribookman on June 11th, 2022 in Social Implications of Technology
Jeffrey Robbins — SSIT Loses a Stalwart
By terribookman on May 7th, 2022 in Announcements, Articles, Human Impacts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
Jeffrey (Jeff) Robbins, a dedicated SSIT member, author, and ISTAS presenter for over forty years, died April 18, 2022. “He added so much to SSIT over many years, with much humor and good will.”
SSIT Board Issues Statement in Support of Ukrainian Refugees
By terribookman on March 9th, 2022 in Ethics, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
At their March 8, 2022, Board of Governors meeting, The IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) unanimously passed a motion approving the following statement: “The IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology actively supports any IEEE initiative that helps the Ukrainian refugees.”
How to Design a Digital World Where Children Can Thrive
By terribookman on January 20th, 2022 in Articles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
IEEE 2089™-2021, Standard for an Age-Appropriate Digital Services Framework Based on the 5Rights Principles for Children is the first in a family of standards that establishes a set of processes that helps enable organizations to make their services age-appropriate.
Katina Michael Receives IEEE Standards Association Special Recognition Award
By terribookman on January 8th, 2022 in Articles, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Standards
Katina Michael has been recognized with a 2021 IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) Managing Director’s Special Recognition Award “in appreciation of her leadership in advancing age-appropriate design standardization” in the creation of IEEE Standard 2089.
Bob Dent is New Jersey’s 2021 Outstanding Philanthropist
By terribookman on November 9th, 2021 in Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
You don’t need to be a millionaire to be a philanthropist.
Not Another Panic Button: Meaningful Inclusion in Technology Development
By terribookman on November 7th, 2021 in Articles, Communication Technology, Ethics, Health & Medical, Human Impacts, Leading Edge, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
Hackathons and other well-intentioned efforts to solve social problems using technology must also include the meaningful participation of affected individuals… Read More
ISTAS21: Workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Equity
By terribookman on October 21st, 2021 in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Conferences, Ethics, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements, Video & Podcasts, Videos
AI4Eq — Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Oct 27 from 9 AM – 5 PM (EDT)
Second International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Equity (AI4Eq) Against Modern Indentured Servitude
By terribookman on October 10th, 2021 in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Conferences, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
Second International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Equity (AI4Eq) Against Modern Indentured Servitude
Happy IEEE Day 2021 to all IEEE members across the globe!
By terribookman on October 5th, 2021 in Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
Get a FREE SSIT Membership by registering for our flagship conference, ISTAS 2021!
Watch: An Introduction to SSIT
By terribookman on September 12th, 2021 in Call for Volunteers, Conferences, Environment, Ethics, Human Impacts, Privacy & Security, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements, Video & Podcasts, Videos
IEEE SSIT: Who we are, what we care about, and our history within the IEEE organization.
Register for ISTAS 2021 Today!
By terribookman on September 1st, 2021 in Articles, Blog Posts, Conferences, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
Register Today for ISTAS 2021!
IEEE SSIT Student Discussion Forum in Association with ASU PIT
By terribookman on August 9th, 2021 in Announcements, Articles, Blog Posts, Magazine Articles, Social Implications of Technology, SSIT Announcements
Tuesday 5.30 – 7.00 p.m. (EDT), 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm (MST), Wednesday 7.30 am – 9.00 am (AEST); ;– “IP Location Services and Automated Biometric Recognition”
GeoSurveillance Symposium
By terribookman on August 9th, 2021 in Articles, Blog Posts, Privacy & Security, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
Tuesday, August 10 7:30 pm – 10:45 pm USA Eastern Time (Wednesday Aug 11 9:30 a.m.-12:45 pm Australian Eastern Time)
Webinar: Emerging Location-based Services and Technologies, GeoSurveillance and Social Justice Issues
IEEE SSIT Student Discussion Forum #1
By terribookman on July 21st, 2021 in Articles, Blog Posts, Social Implications of Technology, SSIT Announcements, Student Activities
Join the Student Discussion Forum in association with ASU PIT on IP Location Services and Automated Biometric Recognition!
Being Human in a Global Village – IEEE 2020 Conference on Norbert Wiener in the 21st Century
By terribookman on May 22nd, 2021 in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Case Studies, Conferences, Environment, Ethics, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
https://21stcenturywiener.org/ 22-25 July 2021, Chennai, INDIA N R Narayana Murthy to present Opening Speech on 22 July 2021. Infosys co-founder… Read More
SSIT Welcomes New President Clint Andrews
By terribookman on January 13th, 2021 in Social Implications of Technology, SSIT Announcements
Clint Andrews, Professor of Urban Planning and Development at Rutgers University, is 2021-2022 President of the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology.
Lew Terman Honored with 2021 IEEE Emberson Award
By terribookman on January 1st, 2021 in SSIT Announcements
SSIT Secretary Lew Terman has been honored with the prestigious 2021 IEEE Emberson Award.