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Meeting with Neurodivergent Hero: Dr. Ty "The NeuroGuy" McKinney

Jun 123 min read

Meeting with Neurodivergent Hero: Dr. Ty "The NeuroGuy" McKinney

Unlock Your Potential with Neurodivergence Acknowledging neurodivergence month with Dr. Ty "The NeuroGuy" McKinney, we delved into his...

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“The Role of AI in Today’s Society: A Tool For Education”

Seonyoung Chloe

Oct 26, 20232 min read

“The Role of AI in Today’s Society: A Tool For Education”

Just a few months ago, the ChatGPT, a revolutionary AI technology, was released and has since changed the world’s view of artificial...

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Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture with Nuleaf

Chelsea Tolentino

Sep 20, 20234 min read

Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture with Nuleaf

With the increase in population, climate change, and resource depletion, the need for sustainable practices and developments is becoming...

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Yevgen Balytskyy

Aug 24, 20233 min read

Transformation Through TSPP

My journey with the Tech Stewardship Practice Program (TSPP) has been nothing short of transformative. When I first started, I saw...

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Ensuring Digital Access to Emerging Technologies

Mervis Elebe

Aug 3, 20232 min read

Ensuring Digital Access to Emerging Technologies

Dear Tech enthusiasts, the centre is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar, “Ensuring Digital Access to Emerging Technologies”....

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Chelsea Tolentino

Jul 25, 20236 min read

Solutions Cafe Blog

This June, CSIT held its first rendition of their ‘Solutions Cafe’ with the support of ABSeed and CSpace. It was a unique event where...

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10 Years of Impact - The Chic Geek Story

Mervis Elebe

Jun 22, 20234 min read

10 Years of Impact - The Chic Geek Story

In the last decade, the number of women in STEM have increased greatly and that is to be celebrated. However, you would agree with me...

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Unboxing AI: Fostering Transparency and Accountability

Mina Demian

Jun 12, 20233 min read

Unboxing AI: Fostering Transparency and Accountability

As a startup advisor at Platform Calgary, I provide coaching and guidance to innovators who helm their respective social enterprises....

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Grassroots Movements in Social Impact Tech: Characteristics and Challenges

Amirhossein Kiani

May 24, 20235 min read

Grassroots Movements in Social Impact Tech: Characteristics and Challenges

Introduction A grassroots movement, in general, is a collective effort initiated by a group of individuals within a specific geographical...

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Promoting Social Good: How data is being used to address social issues in Calgary

Mervis Elebe

May 23, 20235 min read

Promoting Social Good: How data is being used to address social issues in Calgary

For over three decades, the world has moved from one technological advancement to the other. From home internet, to mobile phones, to DNA...

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The importance of digital literacy and the digital divide that exists in our society

Seonyoung Chloe

May 10, 20231 min read

The importance of digital literacy and the digital divide that exists in our society

As we move further into the digital age, it is increasingly important for individuals to possess digital literacy skills to navigate the...

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Nancy Ihebom

Apr 26, 20234 min read

DATA LITERACY AND CITIZENSHIP

In today's data-driven world, being literate in data is no longer a luxury but a necessity. The ability to understand, analyze, and...

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The Tipping Point of AI-driven Social Impact: Pioneering a Fairer, Inclusive, and Efficient Future

Mina Demian

Apr 20, 20234 min read

The Tipping Point of AI-driven Social Impact: Pioneering a Fairer, Inclusive, and Efficient Future

*While this blog post highlights the positive aspects of AI and its potential for social impact, it's important to acknowledge that we've...

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Data Citizenship at Large and in Alberta

Amirhossein Kiani

Apr 13, 20236 min read

Data Citizenship at Large and in Alberta

In this article I discuss data citizenship and some of its key concepts. I will also mention some of the relevant laws and regulations in...

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An Introduction to Data Citizenship and Literacy: The Necessary Vehicles in Today’s Digital Age

Jenalyn Ormita

Mar 29, 20235 min read

An Introduction to Data Citizenship and Literacy: The Necessary Vehicles in Today’s Digital Age

Introduction: It can be argued that today’s Zeitgeist is characterized by an increasing sense of global interconnectedness. Due to the...

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How Inclucity is Putting the 'U' Back in 'User-testing'

Mervis Elebe

Mar 15, 20234 min read

How Inclucity is Putting the 'U' Back in 'User-testing'

As Steve Jobs unveiled Apple’s iPhone in January 2007, the world raved about this new touch-screen telephone, and millions rushed to get...

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Tackle citizen paralysis with hyper-local information

Jorge Luna

Feb 21, 20237 min read

Tackle citizen paralysis with hyper-local information

Echo chambers and filter bubbles: Over the last three years, we have been reminded of the high cost of a society living in multiple...

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Case study: Telus Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator

Megan Davidson

Feb 16, 20232 min read

Case study: Telus Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator

In 2022, an artificial intelligence and machine learning-fueled social impact accelerator hosted its first cohort of businesses to grow...

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The Foundation: Grounding understanding in humanity

Centre for Social Impact Technology

Jan 24, 202318 min read

The Foundation: Grounding understanding in humanity

Before we look at the frameworks, capacities and potential ways forward for humane tech that can serve the aims of improved social...

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The Social Impact Reach of the Tech Ecosystem: Tech for Social Good

Nancy Ihebom

Jan 16, 20234 min read

The Social Impact Reach of the Tech Ecosystem: Tech for Social Good

The social impact of tech ecosystem is economic growth which leads to better healthcare, education, and community growth. According to...

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