Impacts of the Coming Technology Wave on Society
October 25 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free
The College of Engineering and Sciences is hosting a one-day event to support PNW’s “One Book, One University” selection, “The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the 21st Century’s Greatest Dilemma,” by Mustafa Suleyman with Michael Bhaskar.
Join us for activities including a panel discussion, debate and keynote speech aimed at deepening understanding and cultivating diverse perspectives about this vital topic.
Free (lunch provided)
Keynote Speaker
David Staley, historian, designer and futurist from Ohio State University, will deliver a keynote address in addition to leading a panel discussion with industry partners.
This conversation will share diverse perspectives of the impact of technology on society based on past technological breakthroughs as well as how we can better prepare for the coming wave of artificial intelligence and biomedical engineering.
Using “The Coming Wave” as context, faculty, staff, students, industry leaders, educators from our region and experts from various backgrounds will learn about the impacts of technology on culture, politics, governance, economy, medicine and more!
Panel Discussion
- David Staley, Associate Professor of History, Ohio State University
- Nick Weisfus, Digital Engineer, Northrop Grumman (PNW Alumnus)
- Pete Swick, Project Manager, ConvergeOne (PNW Alumnus)
- Petar Lazic, Leader of Governance and Strategic Oversight, Guidehouse
- Ken Giden, Senior Sales Executive, Microsoft (PNW Alumnus)
Debate Participants
The Munster High School Debate Team has a long-standing tradition of excellence, consistently ranking among the top teams in regional and national competitions. Over the years, the team has earned numerous accolades for its outstanding performance in various debate formats, including Policy, Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum.
Recently, they have continued this legacy by securing top placements at state tournaments, showcasing their members’ dedication, critical thinking and eloquence in argumentation.
Event Schedule
- 9 a.m. – Check-in and networking
- 9:30 a.m. – Opening remarks
- 9:45 a.m. Panel discussion
- 11 a.m. – Debate
- 12:15 p.m. – Lunch and award ceremony
- 1 p.m. Keynote speech
Location
Alumni Hall
Student Union and Library Building
Hammond Campus
This program has been made possible through a grant from Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity at oie@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.