October 2021
President and Provost Create Task Force
The UW President and Provost charge faculty from across the UW campuses to conduct a rigorous study. Read the charge letter
June 2022
Task Force Delivers Report
Leading the Way in Addressing the Societal Impacts of Emerging Technology recommends the UW campuses and disciplines join together to address societal impacts of technology. Read the report
January 2024
UW Hires New Director
Monika Sengul-Jones, PhD, a lecturer at UW Bothell, is hired to develop the new cross-campus, cross-disciplinary program. Learn more
March 2024
New Initiative Launches
Hosted by the UW Tech Policy Lab, Society + Technology at UW begins implementing the Task Force’s recommendations. Learn more
April 2024
Launching Cross-Disciplinary Conversations
The new initiative begins supporting events about emerging technologies and establishes a network of affiliates. Learn more
September 2024
Website and Program Kickoff
Society + Technology at UW launches a new website and begins community programs across the three campuses. Meet the affiliates
January 2025
Official Inaugural Convening
President Cauce and Provost Serio joined more than 80 faculty leaders from the three campuses and the School of Medicine to officially launch Society + Technology at UW. Learn more