Impacts of the Coming Technology Wave on Society

Event Details

In support of Purdue Northwest’s One Book, One University (OBOU) program this academic year, the College of Engineering and Sciences will host a one-day event featuring activities such as a panel discussion, community-wide debate, and keynote speech.

These activities will explore topics related to this year’s book, The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the 21st Century’s Greatest Dilemma by Mustafa Suleyman with Michael Bhaskar, aiming to deepen understanding, cultivate diverse perspectives, and raise public awareness.

Dr. David Staley, historian, designer, and futurist from The Ohio State University, will present the keynote address. He will also lead the panel discussion with industry partners to gain diverse perspectives about the impact of technology on society and how we can better prepare for the coming wave of artificial intelligence and biomedical engineering. Using the OBOU as context, faculty, staff, students, industry leaders, educators, and experts from varied backgrounds will explore the impacts of technology on culture, politics, governance, economy, medicine, and more.

Schedule (note that all times listed are Central Daylight Time)
9:00 a.m.: Check-in and networking
9:30 a.m.: Opening remarks
9:45 a.m.: Panel discussion moderated by Dr. David Staley
11:00 a.m.: Debate with Munster High School debate team
12:15 p.m.: Lunch and awards ceremony
1:00 p.m.: Keynote speech by Dr. David Staley

Registration is required (use the RSVP link above) and closes at midnight on October 20.

For more information, visit the College of Engineering and Sciences website at www.pnw.edu/college-of-engineering-sciences.

This program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.