Social Sciences in a Technological World
The technological future is now. The College of Social Sciences advances our understanding
of what it means to be human in a rapidly evolving technological world. We envision
a just, equitable, and sustainable world which is only possible by adding human insight
to the power of technology.
Career Preparedness: Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
- We prepare students with critical thinking skills essential to be informed users and influencers/developers of AI and other technologies.
- We prepare students with AI-proof skills: knowledge and capabilities that are essential to working in a technological environment where people are doing fewer routine tasks. Our students do what AI cannot.
- We prepare students to be adaptive, effective, and innovative, to make decisions about complex problems in real time.
Empowering Leaders to Shape a Technological Future for Everyone
- We empower leaders who understand the social, economic, environmental, and cultural contexts in which our technologies are deployed.
- Our students and faculty use problem-solving skills to evaluate data, reduce bias, and enhance ethical practice in a technological society.
- Our students and faculty address questions of equity, justice, and democracy are at the heart of understanding the ethical, cultural, and social impacts of AI and other technologies on our communities.
- We empower students and faculty to participate in collaborative decision-making through democratic participation and civic engagement.
Promoting a Sustainable World
- Our students and faculty contribute to understanding and addressing the critical environmental, economic, and social impacts of climate change including ecological health and disaster response.
- We empower leaders to tackle issues such as housing, transportation, food insecurity and other social infrastructure affecting our communities’ ability to thrive.
- Our students and faculty contribute to our ability to address systemic inequalities such as economic, gender, racial and ethnic disparities that impact all of our society.
- Our students and faculty address mental health, inclusion, sense of belonging and other issues that affect the fabric and strength of our communities.
