“Digital and Societal Transformations” – Conference website here: https://www.istas22.org/
Category: SSIT Announcements
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.
ISTAS 2022 Program Now Available
By T.V. Gopal on September 8th, 2022 in Articles, Blog Posts, Call for Papers, Conferences, SSIT Announcements
ISTAS, the flagship conference of IEEE SSIT, will be held this year in Hong Kong, virtually November 10-12, 2022
Opportunities under IEEE Multiple Society Discount Program to expand expert network
By Miriam Cunningham on August 30th, 2022 in SSIT Announcements
As an SSIT member, you can take advantage of the Multiple Society Discount Program to connect across several IEEE Societies… Read More
ISTAS 2022: IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society 2022
By T.V. Gopal on May 24th, 2022 in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Conferences, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE – Hong Kong, November 10-12, 2022 Conference Theme: “Digital and Societal Transformations” – Conference website: https://www.istas22.org
Call for SSIT Board of Governors Candidates
By Robert Dent on April 11th, 2022 in Call for Volunteers, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
SSIT is seeking candidates for three Board of Governors (BoG) Members-at-Large (2023-2025).
ISTAS 2022: IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society 2022
By T.V. Gopal on April 5th, 2022 in Call for Papers, Conferences, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
ISTAS is a multi/inter/trans‐disciplinary forum for engineers, policy makers, entrepreneurs, philosophers, researchers, social scientists, technologists, and polymaths to collaborate, exchange experiences, and discuss the social implications of technology.
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.”
ISTAS22 will be Held November 10-12, 2022, in Hong Kong
By T.V. Gopal on January 24th, 2022 in Announcements, Conferences, Social Implications of Technology, SSIT Announcements
The 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS22) will be held November 10-12, 2022, as a hybrid conference in Hong Kong.
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.
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.
SSIT Welcomes Luis Kun as President-Elect 2022
By Robert Dent on October 27th, 2021 in SSIT Announcements
SSIT is pleased to announce that Luis Kun has been elected to the position of SSIT President-Elect 2022 and will become… Read More
IEEE SSIT Board of Governors (BoG) Member-at-Large (2022-2024 Term) Election Results
By Robert Dent on October 25th, 2021 in SSIT Announcements
A ballot for the election of three members to the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology Board of Governors… 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”
Dr. Moshe Vardi Awarded SSIT Norbert Weiner Award for Social and Professional Responsibility
By Miriam Cunningham on August 6th, 2021 in SSIT Announcements
The IEEE SSIT Norbert Wiener Award for Social and Professional Responsibility recognises an exceptional contribution or outstanding career by an individual… Read More