Navigating the Intersection of Environmental Justice and Digital Innovation

Description

In an era of rapid technological advancement, it is crucial to critically examine the impact of digital technologies on the environment and marginalized communities. This interactive workshop invites participants from diverse interdisciplinary backgrounds to engage in a process of "critical visioning" to explore the complex interplay between technology, environmental justice, and social equity.

Through a series of thought-provoking activities and discussions, attendees will delve into the potential positive and negative outcomes of technology-driven environmental solutions, focusing on both utopian and dystopian scenarios. By examining the wide-ranging harms of digitalization and technologization, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical implications of technology development and deployment through an environmental justice lens.

Ultimately, this workshop aims to inspire participants to become more active agents in shifting the culture of technology towards environmental justice, providing them with a framework for critical visioning and collaborative problem-solving.

Sanjana Paul (she/her)

Co-Founder & Executive Director, Earth Hacks

Co-Founder, Environmental Justice in Tech Project Sanjana is the co-founder & executive director of Earth Hacks, an environmental hackathon organization, & the co-lead of the Environmental Justice in Tech (EJIT) project. She is a graduate student in environmental policy & planning at MIT, & holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering & physics.

Camille Minns (she/her)

Deputy Director, Earth Hacks

Co-Founder, Environmental Justice in Tech Project Camille is a clean energy professional, energy equity scholar, and a passionate advocate for climate and digital justice. As Deputy Director of Earth Hacks, Camille co-leads the Environmental Justice in Tech (EJIT) Project, engaging diverse students and partners to investigate questions of environmental harm, climate development, and the impact of new technologies.