Date: Sunday, August 11

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:10 PM

THEMATIC

Session 109: Systemic Vulnerabilities and Technology
Room: Drummond Centre

Sponsor: Environment and Technology

Organizer, Presider &

Discussant: Nels Paulson, University of Wisconsin-Stout

Description: 

The 21st century is largely defined by forces of globalization and digital technologies. Shifts for society in these ways must be understood in all their complexities. This session explores the ways in which technology amplifies or resists inequities in society.

Papers:

“Automating the Automators: De/Up-skilling and Re/Off-shoring in Globalized Software Work,” Bhumika Chauhan, New York University, Winner of the Labor Studies Division’s Student Paper Competition

“COVID-19, Teens, and ‘Silver Linings’: Exploring Some ‘Positive’ Experiences during the Pandemic,” Michael Adorjan, University of Calgary

“Equity and Inclusion in Hospital-at-home: How Can We Study This?” Nels Paulson and Jeffrey Sweat, University of Wisconsin-Stout

“Addressing Challenges for Rural Health Care: The Promises and Perils of Technological Solutions,” Nels Paulson, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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