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Category: Social Implications of Technology
Event – John Villasenor and cryptocurrencies
By ieeessit on March 13th, 2014 in Societal Impact
Please join us at 4PM EDT on March 17 for a discussion on cryptocurrencies with John Villasenor, a non-resident senior fellow… Read More
Volume 12. Issue 1.Winter 2014
By ieeessit on February 11th, 2014 in Newsletter
Editor: Deepak Mathur Message from the President IEEE SSIT This past year, 2013, was a busy year for me, and… Read More
IEEE Society on the Social Implications of Technology
By ieeessit on May 5th, 2013 in Social Implications of Technology
Katina Michael at the University of Wollongong, guest editor of the June 2013 Computer magazine special issue on Big Data:… Read More
The Citizen Surveillance State
By laurajacob on April 19th, 2013 in Privacy & Security, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
Like everyone, I listened to the news about the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday afternoon with horror. I’m not from… Read More
Food Technology
By laurajacob on April 15th, 2013 in Ethics, Health & Medical, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
My boyfriend just gave me a sous vide machine. So of course, I spent hours today reading not just about… Read More
wait, 3-d printing organs?
By laurajacob on April 9th, 2013 in Health & Medical, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
Several years ago, a relative of mine needed a liver transplant. While she did ultimately receive one, she was one… Read More
So where are the battle lines now?
By laurajacob on April 1st, 2013 in Social Implications of Technology
A cyber attack that sabotaged Iran’s uranium enrichment program was an “act of force” and was likely illegal, according to… Read More
The digital divide – wait, there are people who don’t have broadband?
By laurajacob on March 29th, 2013 in Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
I saw this on PBS and was reminded with a shock that there are still Americans (and lots of people… Read More
You have to work pretty hard to make something private these days
By laurajacob on March 15th, 2013 in Ethics, Privacy & Security, Social Implications of Technology
Oh Google, I love a lot of your products and services, but this was pretty stupid. If you hadn’t heard… Read More
The future of 3-D Printing
By laurajacob on March 11th, 2013 in Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
A good friend of mine is a pretty active hobbyist 3-D printer. He has two of the things – and… Read More
Matt Barth
By Jim Isaak on November 9th, 1926 in
2014 – 2015 IEEE ITSS President 2013 IEEE ITSS President Elect Other Related Activities/Interests Social impacts of intelligent transportation, automated… Read More
Terri Bookman
By Jim Isaak on February 9th, 1926 in
Michael Cardinale
By Jim Isaak on October 27th, 1925 in
Homebase location * Springfield, Virginia, USA SSIT Roles (and years) * 2015 Secretary 2015 AESS Liaison 2014-2015 Northern Virginia/Washington/Baltimore Chapter Chair Other… Read More
Fernando Crespo
By Jim Isaak on October 19th, 1925 in
Mr.Fernando Crespo Santiago, Región Metropolitana; Chile SSIT Volunteer since: 2.017 SSIT Roles IEEE Roles SSIT 5 Pillars Interest: Humanitarian/development, Sustainability,… Read More
Paul Cunningham
By Jim Isaak on June 10th, 1925 in
Paul Cunningham Dublin, Leinster; Ireland SSIT Volunteer since: 2.013 SSIT Roles 2013 – 2016: Chair, UK & Ireland Chapter 2016… Read More
Laura Edelson
By Jim Isaak on January 20th, 1923 in
Laura Edelson Brooklyn, NY; United States SSIT Volunteer since: 2.011 SSIT Roles SSIT WiE liason – 2011 SSIT BoG member… Read More
Philip Hall
By Jim Isaak on November 8th, 1920 in
Homebase location * Ann Arbor, Michigan USA Email philip@faerberhall.com SSIT Roles (and years) * 2013-15 DL 2013-17 BoG Member 2015… Read More
Joseph Herkert
By Jim Isaak on September 8th, 1920 in
Homebase location * Cary, NC, USA Website https://webapp4.asu.edu/directory/person/1076526 Email josesph.herkert@asu.edu SSIT Roles (and years) * 1995-96 Pres !993-94 VP 2003-2007… Read More
Jerry Hudgins
By Jim Isaak on March 9th, 1920 in
Homebase location * Lincoln, Nebraska USA Email j.hudgins@ieee.org SSIT Roles (and years) * 2014-15 BoG member 2014 Society Treasurer Relevant IEEE Roles… Read More
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