Society of Social Implications on Technology Chapter (SSIT)
Welcome
Engineers and other technologists play a major role in the world today. So it isn't surprising that an organisation such as IEEE has a Society on the Social Implications of Technology (SSIT). In Australia a local SSIT Chapter was established on the 9th of December 2005. We hold monthly committee meetings in Melbourne, and are planning regular public activities around issues of interest to both engineering and non-engineering audiences. At present our areas of interest include technology usage, technology and privacy, technology and development, sustainability, and ethics in engineering education. In coming months this web site will be expanded to reflect a wide range of issues and activities. We welcome and encourage new members.
Local Committee
The Victorian Chapter Committee currently consists of:
- Greg Adamson - Chair
- Holly Tootell - Secretary, NSW/ACT Convenor
- Ralph Becker - Treasurer
- Gabriele Hermansson - Committee member, web site
- Cam Kiley - Committee member, online forum
- Michael Arnold - Committee member, resource list
- Tim Cousins - Committee member, to be determined
The committee is particularly interested in members suggestions about areas of interest for use in locating suitable speakers for seminars. Additionally if you would like to become part of the Chapter Committee and volunteer your time and efforts to help organise events and contribute to the work of the committee, please contact Greg Adamson.