[Ssnet_list] Happening Today | Rethinking Science Education | Empire of AI | Information School Research Fair

[Monika Sengul-Jones via Ssnet_list]

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Hey everyone,

Ali Durran (Center for an Informed Public, UW Seattle) and I are about to
kick off the second iteration of the *Op-Eds for Academics* workshop this
afternoon. But before we get started on what *op-ed* actually means (hint:
it's not opinion!) and what the form can do for the academy, I wanted to
remind you all about several exciting events also happening this afternoon,
listed below:



*<Events>Rethinking Science Education to Include History & Philosophy of
Science | Gregory Radick Lecture*
Evo-Hub / Simpson Center | Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 4:00–5:30 PM
Communications 120 | UW Seattle
*FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*

Philosopher and historian of biology Gregory Radick (University of Leeds),
author of *Disputed Inheritance*, is coming to UW Seattle to discuss his
work and make a case for deeper integration of the history and philosophy
of science into science education. Hosted by Evo-Hub and the Simpson Center
for the Humanities (an S+T @ UW affiliate).

Add to calendar:
https://simpsoncenter.org/events/event-detail?eventid=196619508&trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D196619508


*Empire of AI | Karen Hao at Seattle University*
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 PM
Pigott Auditorium | 901 12th Ave, Seattle
*FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*

It will be difficult to leave the U District early enough to attend Karen
Hao’s free public lecture at Seattle University—cross-promoted by our
affiliate, the Technology Ethics Initiative—but for the determined, it is
not impossible. If your interests in society and technology veer toward
understanding and dismantling the “empire of AI,” you won’t want to miss
journalist Karen Hao discussing her bestselling book. A book signing will
follow.

Learn more:
https://events.seattleu.edu/event/empire-of-ai-how-to-reclaim-democracy-and-build-a-fairer-future#


*Information School Research Fair*
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
UW HUB South Ballroom, UW Seattle
*FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*

Given how many incredible faculty, staff, researchers, and students on this
list are part of the UW Information School (I think hundreds!) you may
already be presenting or attending the Information School Research Fair
today at the HUB South Ballroom. However, you’re curious what our
colleagues are up to in the iSchool; this should be a buzzing evening event
with poster sessions, lightning talks, and more.

Learn more:
https://ischool.uw.edu/events/2026/03/information-school-research-fair

</events>


Daylight saving time begins this weekend, and I expect the UW events
calendar will expand in parallel with the lengthening evening light. At
least, I like to believe good things are coming.

Do you have an event you’d like to share with this cross-campus,
cross-disciplinary community? Let me know, or share your event with us here.

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in affiliating with Society + Technology at UW? We welcome interest from
organizations and groups that see value in what we’re building and would
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at UW affiliate circle, email me at mmjones at uw.edu


Yours,
Monika

Monika Sengul-Jones, PhD (she/her)
Director of Strategy & Operations
Society + Technology at UW
www.societyandtechnology.uw.edu

Hosted by the UW Tech Policy Lab
School of Law, UW Seattle
mmjones at uw.edu

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