The 2026 International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS26) is set for October 14-16, 2026, in Kerala, India
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November 10, 2025, SSIT Webinar – Digital Twins as Security-Enhancing Enablers for Cyber-Physical Systems
By Kalyan Sen on November 2nd, 2025 in Articles, Blog Posts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
Securing CPSs requires evaluating both system functionality and security without disrupting ongoing operations. A promising approach to enhancing CPS security is the use of digital twins.

Gisele Waters Receives IEEE-SA- Emerging Technology Award
By terribookman on October 25th, 2025 in Articles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blog Posts, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements, Standards
Gisele Waters, SSIT Standards Committee Working Group Chair for IEEE P3119-2025, has been recognized with a 2025 Standards Award, the IEEE SA – Emerging Technology Award.

Assessment of IEEE Society/Council Member Engagement
By Randi Sumner on October 6th, 2025 in Articles, Blog Posts, Human Impacts, SSIT Announcements
You are invited to participate in a survey of IEEE members regarding the organizational environment of your Society or Council.

ISTAS25: Exploring the Atmosphere of the AI Era, and IEEE’s Influence
By Fiona Ulrich on September 18th, 2025 in Articles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blog Posts, Conferences, Environment, Ethics, Health & Medical, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
The 2025 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS25) themed “AI Evolution and Revolution” was held September 10-12 at Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, U.S.A..

Petition Process Open: Nominations for SSIT Board of Governors (Members-at-Large)
By Luis Kun on September 17th, 2025 in Blog Posts, Call for Volunteers, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
On 16 September 2025, the SSIT Board of Governors approved the initial slate of Member-at-Large candidates presented by the Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee. It is now time for any petition candidates to be considered for inclusion on the final slate.

ISTAS 2025 in Santa Clara, CA, “AI Evolution and Revolution” Wraps Up Today September 12
By terribookman on September 12th, 2025 in Articles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blog Posts, Conferences, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
The 2025 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS25) themed “AI Evolution and Revolution” concludes today September 12 in… Read More

Attend ISTAS 2025 – AI Evolution and Revolution -September 10-12, 2025
By Ramya Prabhakar on September 9th, 2025 in Articles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blog Posts, Conferences, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
The ISTAS25 conference AI EVOLUTION & REVOLUTION at Santa Clara University, September 10-12 will explore the far-reaching implications of technological advancements on our society.
IEEE SSIT Student Activities Committee (SAC) – Call for Proposals (CYCLE 2)
By ashvanth b on September 9th, 2025 in Blog Posts, Call for Volunteers, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements, Student Activities, Student Activities
The IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) Student Activities Committee (SAC) announces a Call for Proposals to organize impactful events and activities that explore and address the intersection of technology and society.

SSIT’s August 2025 Podcast is now LIVE on IEEE TV!
By murtyp on August 29th, 2025 in Articles, Blog Posts, Environment, Ethics, Human Impacts, Podcasts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements, Video & Podcasts
SSIT’s August 2025 Podcast is now LIVE on IEEE TV

ISTAS25 is Coming Up September 10-12, 2025
By Ramya Prabhakar on August 29th, 2025 in Articles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blog Posts, Conferences, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
Check out this AI Resources Hub expanding on topics from ISTAS 2025.

Coming Soon! 2025 IEEE Symposium on Technology and Society – September 10-12 – Santa Clara, CA USA
By terribookman on August 25th, 2025 in Articles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blog Posts, Conferences, Ethics, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society
“Al Evolution and Revolution”
September 10-12, 2025
Hosted by Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California

Register Now: Webinar – “Towards Connecting the Remaining Unconnected”
By Kalyan Sen on August 25th, 2025 in Blog Posts, Communication Technology, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, Video & Podcasts
Register Now: Webinar – “Towards Connecting the Remaining Unconnected”

IEEE SSIT Thanks the “Legendary” Lew Terman
By terribookman on August 13th, 2025 in Articles, Blog Posts, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
SSIT expressed gratitude at their August 2025 Board of Governors meeting to Lew Terman, who stepped down as IEEE SSIT Secretary after 16 distinguished years in the role.

Clinton Andrews Receives IEEE PES Robert Noberini Distinguished Contributions to Power Engineering Professionalism Award
By terribookman on August 12th, 2025 in Articles, Blog Posts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact
Clinton Andrews, a Past-President of SSIT, has been recognized with the IEEE PES Robert Noberini Distinguished Contributions to Power Engineering Professionalism Award.
Second Call for Nominations – IEEE SSIT President-Elect
By Luis Kun on July 28th, 2025 in Articles, Blog Posts, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
The SSIT Nominations & Appointments Committee is opening a second call for the position of President-Elect.

SSIT Distinguished Lecturer Moshe Vardi Receives IEEE CS Computer Pioneer Award
By Luis Kun on July 25th, 2025 in Articles, Blog Posts
Prof. Moshe Y. Vardi, an IEEE-SSIT Distinguished Lecturer, has received the IEEE Computer Society Computer Pioneer Award in Honor of the Women of ENIAC.

Special Issue on Ethical Innovation with/in Music Technology — Deadline Extended
By Katina Michael on June 23rd, 2025 in Blog Posts, Call for Papers, Call for Papers, Conferences, Ethics, Health & Medical, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, Transactions
The deadline for the IEEE Transactions on Technology and Society Special Issue on Ethical Innovation with/in Music Technology has been extended to December 31, 2025.

IEEE ETHICS 2025 Explores “Emerging Technologies, Ethics, and Social Justice” in Evanston, IL, USA, June 6-8, 2025
By terribookman on June 11th, 2025 in Articles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blog Posts, Conferences, Ethics, Human Impacts, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
Over 150 scholars and practitioners from industry, academia, government, and civil society gathered at IEEE ETHICS 2025 to examine questions of ethics and social justice in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

IEEE SSIT Chapter Committee – Call for Proposals (CYCLE 1) – Deadline: 15th June, 2025
By harivardhagini subhadra on June 1st, 2025 in Articles, Blog Posts, Call for Volunteers, Social Implications of Technology, Societal Impact, SSIT Announcements
The IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) Chapters Committee announces a Call for Proposals to organize impactful events and activities that explore and address the intersection of technology and society.




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