Kurt Degoede

https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/workforce-blog-equity-in-engineering-matters “The inequity of the status quo is glaringly apparent. Consider that more than half of all college graduates, yet fewer than 15 percent of the engineering workforce, in the U.S. are women. The numbers are shockingly similar for those who belong to underrepresented minority groups. Making the engineering profession more equitable isn’t just the … Continue reading →

“Sona Jobarteh is a unique and pioneering musical icon of her time whose renown has been rapidly flourishing globally. Born into a Griot family from the Gambia, a tradition that dates back 7 centuries, she is the first female within this tradition to become a professional virtuoso on the Kora. Her music is uniquely poised … Continue reading →

https://www.engadget.com/mit-toolkit-allows-you-to-design-your-own-health-monitoring-wearables-130010870.html “MIT has unveiled a new toolkit that lets users design health-sensing devices that can detect how muscles move. The university’s Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) created the kit using something called “electrical impedance tomography” (EIT), that measures internal conductivity to gauge whether muscles are activated or relaxed. The research could allow for wearables … Continue reading →

https://seas.umich.edu/ “Climate change. Food access. Water quality. The world needs bold leaders willing to take on urgent environmental issues more than ever. At SEAS, we’re focusing on the future – transforming research into action to create a healthier planet for all.”

“Don’t be afraid to be the first person to raise your hand. Keep asking the hard questions, no matter how silly they might seem and take a seat at the table.” https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/6-questions-with-berkeley-labs-noel-bakhtian

” Equitable resource distribution requires the world’s affluent countries to reduce their ecological impact while low-income nations gain greater access to resources until there is convergence. And where should that convergence happen? “ Global Energy Flow: 1300 W per capita (US: 9000) Housing – 3 person residence: 320 sq ft (US: 1100 sq ft apartment … Continue reading →

https://theconvivialsociety.substack.com/p/the-questions-concerning-technology?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email&utm_source=copy These questions are not only useful to think about regarding our use of technology but also a great framework for thinking about the design of technologies. A few of the 41 questions: What sort of person will the use of this technology make of me? What habits will the use of this technology instill? … Continue reading →