Forum on "technology to empower the people" @ Howard University

Jan 22, 2009 all day
Location: Gallery Lounge, Blackburn Center
Latest Activity: Jan 20, 2020

Technology to Empower the People Gallery Lounge, Blackburn Center 3-5pm, Thursday, January 22, 2009 Last November, Howard University co-sponsored the 3Rd International Conference on Appropriate Technology held in Kigali, Rwanda. Four faculty members presented papers and a delegation of five Howard University students participated. This forum is a ‘report back’ from this historic conference. It will feature presentations by Howard University researchers you attended the conference; a presentation of a video produced by the students on their experience in Rwanda; a presentation and discussion on the way forward in building a truly ‘International Network of Appropriate Technology’. Appropriate technology is technology that is culturally sensitive; economically sustainable; and ecologically compatible. Most importantly appropriate technology seeks to empower the people by placing them in control of the techniques and technology that sustain their livelihood. As academics, engineers, scientists, technologists, students and policy makers, we must move society away from spending trillions of dollars on weapons technology and focus our technology development on the needs of the people. Sponsored by: Howard University’s Systems and Computer Science department and the International Network of Appropriate Technology (INAT)

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Forum on "technology to empower the people" @ Howard University

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