[Siguse-l] What role can the iSchools play in overcoming social divisions? - An iConference session

[Tim Gorichanaz]

How can the iSchools inform social trends, even outside technology? Join
the discussion in this interactive iConference session!


*Information aspects of cultural and political divisions: *
*CS/IS iSchools and Bishop's Big Sort*


More and more, Americans choose to live, socialize and work with people
like themselves. The ways in which people interact with information, among
other dynamics, can perpetuate this self-sorting.

The "Big Sort" has received much attention and is generally seen as
detrimental. Still, ideas for reversing the trend are few and far between.
Because information technology has been implicated in the Big Sort, an
international expert in public policy recently challenged scholars in
combined information–computer science programs to work toward a solution.

In this provocative Session for Interactive Engagement, scholars from CS/IS
iSchools will lead participants in meeting the challenge. Hear the
panelists' ideas, vote using your cell phone during the session, engage in
lively debate... and help direct the iSchools in partnership with society.

For more information on the session, and to view the video that sparked the
challenge, visit: http://cci.drexel.edu/faculty/dturner/sort/


*Panelists:*

*Deborah Turner* (organizer), Assistant Professor, *Drexel University*
*Geoffrey Bowker*, Professor and Director of the Values in Design
Laboratory, *University of California, Irvine*
*Bryan Heidorn*, Director of the School of Information, *University of
Arizona*
*Howard Rosenbaum*, Professor, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and MIS
Director, *University of Indiana, Bloomington*


*Session Details:*

iConference 2016, Philadelphia

SIE #547 Cultural/Political Divisions

*Date:* Wednesday, March 23
*Time: *8:30 a.m.
*Location:* TBA
(Exact date and time subject to change; check schedule during conference.)
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