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 a New Program Manager
Monika Sengul-Jones, PhD, a lecturer at UW Bothell, is hired to develop the new cross-campus, cross-disciplinary program. Learn More
March 2024
The New Program Launches
Hosted by the UW Tech Policy Lab, Society + Technology at UW begins implementing the Task Force’s recommendations. Learn More
April 2024
Society + Technology at UW Co-Hosts Cross-Disciplinary Conversations
The new program begins supporting events about emerging technologies and establishes a network of Affiliates. Learn More
September 2024
Website Launches and Programming
In the 2024-25 academic year, Society + Technology at UW launches a new website and begins to organize programming on all three campuses. Meet Our Affiliates