Come hear faculty discuss their current projects and join the discussion on the rewards and challenges of conducting research and creative work at Klein.

Topics will include working with marginalized communities, funding your research and creative works, and the impact of AI and technology on daily life, media work and social organization. 

Schedule of Events

9 - 9:30 a.m. 

Welcome  

9:30 - 11 a.m. 

Roundtable discussion 

Working with marginalized communities in our current historical moment 

This roundtable discussion will address key questions and issues relating to working with marginalized populations and/or conducting socially engaged research on dynamics of marginalization in our current academic and media ecosystems. 

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 

Workshop 

Best practices in funding your research 

This workshop will discuss resources and best practices to seek funding for research and creative work at Temple and beyond. 

12:20 - 1:20 p.m. 

Lunch and “3-minute” research presentations 

1:30 - 2:45 p.m. 

Roundtable discussion 

AI, technology and society part I: humans, culture and the lived environment 

This roundtable discussion will focus on key issues surrounding the role of AI and technology in shaping everyday practices, media work, socio-cultural relations, and individuals’ experiences. 

3 - 4:15 p.m. 

Roundtable discussion 

AI, technology and society part II: systems and structures 

This roundtable discussion will address how AI and technology shape society’s structures, systems and organization.  

4:15 p.m. 

Closing remarks