IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology
co-sponsored by IEEE Computer Society
International Symposium on Technology and Society 2001
(ISTAS '01)
Ethical and Social Issues Criteria in Academic Accreditation
July 6-7, 2001
University of Connecticut, Stamford, Connecticut
Initiatives such as ABET-CSAB's Engineering Criteria 2000 promise to
significantly alter the landscape of professional education, directing
increased attention to social and ethical issues. ISTAS 2001 will
explore the implications of these transformations as they apply to the
curriculum, to the profession and to society.
Call for Papers
We encourage contributions for topics related to this general theme:
· Requirements & philosophy of ABET-CSAB Criteria 2000 and similar
initiatives. · Models & components of an effective ethics and social
issues curriculum. · The role of multi-disciplinary pedagogy.
· Infusion of ethics & social issues throughout engineering, scientific
& technical curricula.
· The development, conduct and assessment of innovative courses &
programs.
· The teaching of problem-solving in ethical and societal
contexts.
· Traditional & contemporary issues and cases for curriculum
inclusion.
· Resources for coursework & professional growth.
· The role of the private sector in defining and enhancing ethical & social
awareness.
· International context and issues in engineering
· The encouragement of faculty development & awareness.
· Web-based instruction in ethics and societal contexts
We also welcome papers in additional, general areas of interest to the
members of SSIT: Environmental, health, safety, and peace-related
implications of technology. Social, economic, and ethical issues
involving energy, information, and telecommunications technologies.
History of technology. Systems analysis in public policy decisions.
Research methods for technology-policy analysis.
Submit a one page abstract for a paper or poster, or a proposal for a
paper session or panel discussion to the Program Chair, Brian M.
O'Connell, Department of Computer Science, Central Connecticut State
University, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050
oconnellb@ccsu.edu
Deadlines: Proposals for Sessions, Panels, and individual papers:
February 1, 2001. Notification of Acceptance: March 15, 2001.
Manuscripts for the Conference Proceedings: May 1, 2001.
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Brian M. O'Connell
Department of Computer Science
Department of Philosophy
Central Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT USA 06050 ph:860.832.2718
http://www.cs.ccsu.edu/~boconnel/
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