Micro-Course: Technology, Humanity, and Social Justice

Activity Type: 
Seminar
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Presenter: 
TBD
Date: 
Friday, March 17, 2023 (All day) to Sunday, March 19, 2023 (All day)
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
Contact Email: 
dristas@pitt.edu

In this four-part weekend micro-course (spanning four semesters), we will examine the power of technology on humanity and its implications on social justice in four areas: governance, environment, education, and health. Please note that students do not need to complete all four parts and are welcome to participate in any and all micro-course offerings. The focus will be on the impact technology has on the future of schooling and work. This will include a discussion as to how technology can improve the efficiency and safety of the workforce through automation while also creating further divides between those who have educational access and those who do not. The effects of technology on education and the common language of the world, including how it impacts native languages and cultures, will also be discussed. This course requires a permission number that will be provided by contacting the instructor, Veronica Dristas, at dristas@pitt.edu.

UCIS Unit: 
Global Studies Center
Non-University Sponsors: 
Carnegie Mellon University
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
No
Pitt Undergrads: 
14