Purdue University Northwest to Host Event, “Impacts of the Coming Technology Wave on Society”
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) College of Engineering and Sciences will host a free event on October 25, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., focusing on the effects of technological advancements on society. The event supports 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.
Participants will engage in a variety of activities at the event including a panel discussion, a debate, and a keynote speech. The goal is to foster a deeper understanding and promote diverse perspectives on this crucial topic.
Keynote Speaker
David Staley, a historian, designer, and futurist from Ohio State University, will deliver the keynote address. In addition to the speech, Staley will lead a panel discussion including industry partners. The conversations will discuss the impact of technology on society, examining past breakthroughs and preparing for the rise of both artificial intelligence, and biomedical engineering.
Panel Discussion
The panel discussion will feature:
- 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
A debate will be presented by the Munster High School Debate Team, which has a strong record in regional and national competitions.
Event Schedule
The schedule for the day is:
- 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
The event will be held at Alumni Hall in the Student Union and Library Building on the Hammond Campus. For a campus map, visit the PNW website.
Sponsorship
This program is made possible by grants from Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
