FYI... Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Apologies for cross postings. 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 context 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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. ********************************************************** Joseph R. Herkert Associate Professor of Multidisciplinary Studies Director, Benjamin Franklin Scholars Program Box 7107, North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7107 voice **NEW**: 919-515-7993 fax: 919-515-1828 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www4.ncsu.edu/~jherkert Publications Chair IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ieee.org/society/ssit ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker, Senior Lecturer Environmental Management & Design Division Lincoln University, Canterbury PO Box 84 Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: 64-03-325-3841 ************************************
