Technology & Society Colloquia Series

The Colloquia Series features presentations by noted authors and academics and will challenge audiences to consider the impact of technology on our society.

Past Speakers

Bridging the Digital DivideUnlocking Access and Opportunity in Education

  • November 6, 2024 from 6:00 — 7:00 PM

The presenter for the program is Lasada "LP" Pippen, a former computer engineer and bilingual STEM expert. In this discussion style presentation, Lasada will be joining Dr.

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Changing Demographics and the 2024 ElectionThe Politics of Race and Ethnicity

  • October 25, 2023 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

As Penn College observes National Hispanic Heritage Month, join Dr. Fraga and Dr. Craig A.

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Our never-ending battle against infectious diseasesThe winners, the losers and where we go from here.

  • October 19, 2022 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Dr. Schorey will discuss the human immune system and how it functions to protect us from infections. We will also discuss the new tools we are developing combat new and existing human pathogens.

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Energy 101

  • October 29, 2019 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Dr. Edward J. Maginn, Ph.D.

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Prototyping Alternative Futures

  • March 21, 2019 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Sophia Brueckner, Assistant Professor in the Stamps School of Art and Design and the School of Information at the University of Michigan.

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The Limits of Modern WarfareStalemate, Technology, and the Isonzo Front in the First World War

  • November 8, 2018 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Dr. John Deak, associate professor of history at the University of Notre Dame, and Fellow at Nanovic Institute for European Studies.

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Art + Engineering = Creative Problem Solving

  • April 10, 2018 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Rebecca Strzelec has been using 3D printing technologies in her work since 1999. These processes have matured quickly resulting in greater accessibility and attention bringing about significan

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Medical Care on the EdgeRedesigning Care Across Cultures

  • October 24, 2017 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Dr. Thomas Ask, Dr. John Boll, & Dr. Alex Nesbitt.

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CyberattacksThe Weapon of Choice of Criminals, Terrorists, and Spies

  • April 4, 2017 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Dr. William Ebersole.

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A General Assertion is Worth Innumerable Pictures

  • February 7, 2017 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Dr. Robert N. McCauley.

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Manipulating Time Using Science, Technology, and Literature

  • November 1, 2016 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Penn College faculty, Dr. David Richards.

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Feeding the FutureCan We Nourish 9.7 Billion People in 2050?

  • October 4, 2016 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Dr. Gary A. Sojka.

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A Pilgrim’s Wilderness Lessons on the Environment, War & Technology

  • April 12, 2016 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Rick Bass, author/activist.

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Technology and Interpersonal RelationshipsThe Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

  • February 23, 2016 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Penn College faculty, John Maize, Sandra Lakey, & Joseph Loehr.

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Improving National Health through Energy Efficiency

  • November 3, 2015 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Alan R. Neuner, Vice President for Facilities Operations, Geisinger Medical Center.

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From the Nazis to ISISA Historical Analysis of Technology and Propaganda

  • October 6, 2015 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Penn College faculty, Katrina Sinclair.

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Technology, Power, and Responsibility

  • November 18, 2014 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Penn College faculty, Dr. Craig Miller.

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Our Home in the Material Universe

  • October 28, 2014 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Alan Lightman, MIT professor and author of international bestsellers including Einstein’s Dream.

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Who am I; Who do I claim to be? Protecting Identity in the 21st Century

  • September 16, 2014 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Penn College faculty, Lisa Bock.

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Google Meets Aldo LeopoldInformation, Technology, and 21st-Century Environmental Ethics

  • April 22, 2014 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Penn College faculty, Dr. Rob Cooley & Dr. Mark Noe.

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People and ComputersWho’s on Top?

  • March 17, 2014 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Jaron Lanier, scientist, author, musician, artist, and author of You Are Not a Gadget and Who Owns the Future?

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Sustainable and Affordable Home Building

  • February 27, 2014 from 7:00 — 8:30 PM

Presented by Penn College faculty, Dorothy Gerring & Robert Wozniak.

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