SS4E Istanbul
DRAFT SCHEDULE
| DAY 1: September 27, 2023 |
| 09:30-09:45 |
Welcome |
| 09:45-10:45 |
Session 1
Building a conceptual toolbox: Power, politics, problematizations
Dr. Asli Calkivik (Istanbul Technical University) |
| 10:45-11:00 |
Coffee Break |
| 11:00-12:15 |
Session 2
From the not-neutrality of technologies to Conviventiality. Tools for understanding the challenges we face
Dr. Sergio D’Antonio (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid) |
| 12:15-13:30 |
Lunch |
| 13:30-14:45 |
Session 3
Integrating Education with Community Service
Dr. Òscar Santos-Sopena & Dr. Piera Maresca
(Universidad Politécnica de Madrid) |
| 14:45-15:00 |
Coffee Break |
| 15:00-16:15 |
Session 4
Is aging the next big issue? Thinking about the aging population and the problems that brings
Dr.A.Tolga İlter (Istanbul Technical University) |
| 17:00-18:30 |
Social Gathering (Details TBA) |
| DAY 2: September 28, 2023 |
| 09:30-10:45 |
Session 5
Unlocking the Power of Diversity and Inclusion among Engineering Students
Dr. Diana Stoica (University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest)
Dr. Cristina Tripon ((University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest) |
| 10:45-11:00 |
Coffee Break |
| 11:00-12:15 |
Session 6
Digital Literacy (ITCs)
Dr. Susana Muñoz (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid) |
| 12:15-13:30 |
Lunch |
| 13:30-14:45 |
Session 7
Critical Design: Between technology and society
Dr. Cigdem Kaya (Istanbul Technical University) |
| 14:45-15:00 |
Coffee Break |
| 15:00-16:15 |
Reflections on several case studies
Introduction to the Hackathon (teams, challenge and rules)
Dr. Javier Garcia Martin (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid) |
| DAY 3: September 29, 2023 |
| 09:30-10:45 |
Session 9 |
| 10:45-11:00 |
Coffee Break |
| 11:00-12:15 |
Session 10 |
| 12:15-13:30 |
Lunch |
| 13:30-14:45 |
Session 11: Presentations |
| 14:45-15:00 |
Coffee Break |
| 15:00-16:15 |
Session 12: Handing out Prizes, Certificates |
Building a Conceptual Toolbox: Power, politics, problematizations
Dr. Asli Calkivik, ITU
Lecture-Workshop, In-person
The aim of this session is to think through the multifaceted forms of power, the meanings of reflexivity and of critical thinking. As students of the fields of engineering and the social sciences we are endowed with multifarious forms of power: we are equipped with the license to provide expert knowledge, authorized to make judgements about the good/bad, right/wrong, efficient/useless etc. In this session we will reflect upon the power/knowledge nexus that we navigate and how that connects with wider societal processes of power and inequality, inclusion and exclusion.
Suggested Readings:
Langdon Winner “Do Artifacts Have Politics?” Daedalus, Vol. 109, No. 1, Modern Technology: Problem or Opportunity? (Winter, 1980), pp. 121-136
From the not-neutrality of technologies to Conviventiality. Tools for understanding the challenges we face
Dr. Sergio D’Antonio (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)
Format: Lecture-Workshop, In-person
The notion of conviventiality was posed by Ivan Illich to designate the opposite of industrial productivity. It means autonomous and creative intercourse among persons, and the intercourse of persons with their environment; and this in contrast with the conditioned response of persons to the demands made upon them by others, and by a man-made environment. Conviviality is individual freedom realized in personal interdependence and, as such, an intrinsic and ethical value. Starting from this framework, this session will focus on providing a set of tools to understand and critically address some of the challenges that we face as society such as climate change, inequalities and radicalization among others.
Suggested Readings:
Ivan Illich. Tools for Conviviality
Mitcham. Convivial software: an end-user perspective on free and open source software
Mitcham: https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/let-us-now-think-engineering-an-interview-with-carl-mitcham/viewer
https://revistascientificas.us.es/index.php/argumentos/article/view/22607/19817
Integrating Education with Community Service: Exploring the Benefits and Importance of Service-Learning and Community Engagement
Dr. Òscar Santos-Sopena & Dr. Piera Maresca (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)
Format: Workshop, In-person
The workshop aims to bring together educators and students to delve into the transformative power of Service-Learning and community engagement within education.
During this interactive and informative workshop, participants will discover the symbiotic relationship between education and community service, understanding how combining the two can foster meaningful learning experiences and positive social impact in engineering, technological, and architecture fields. The workshop will explore the following key areas:
Service-Learning Principles: Participants will gain insights into the core principles of Service-Learning, where academic curriculum and community service intersect to create a mutually beneficial learning environment. They will explore how Service-Learning enhances critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and civic responsibility among students.
Engaging with Local Communities: Understanding the needs and assets of the communities in which educational institutions operate is crucial. This section will emphasize the importance of community engagement, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity to ensure sustainable and impactful initiatives.
Student Empowerment: Through real-life examples and case studies, the workshop will showcase how Service-Learning empowers students to take ownership of their education and become active contributors to society. Participants will learn how to design Service-Learning initiatives that cater to diverse student interests and learning styles.
Building Partnerships: Establishing strong partnerships between educational institutions and community organizations is vital for successful service-learning programs. The workshop will guide participants in identifying potential partners, fostering collaboration, and sustaining long-term relationships.
Measuring Impact: Evaluating the effectiveness and impact of Service-Learning initiatives is essential for continuous improvement. Participants will explore various evaluation methods to assess the outcomes of their projects and understand how to communicate these impacts to stakeholders.
Overcoming Challenges: Service-Learning and community engagement may present unique challenges. The workshop will provide strategies to address obstacles such as time constraints, logistical issues, and balancing academic requirements with service commitments.
Implementing Service-Learning: Participants will be encouraged to develop actionable plans to integrate Service-Learning into their educational institutions' curricula and overall community engagement initiatives.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the benefits of integrating education with community service. They will gain practical tools and resources to design, implement, and sustain Service-Learning projects that positively impact students and communities, fostering a culture of active citizenship and social responsibility.
Suggested readings:
-What are Service-Learning and Civic Engagement?
https://www.american.edu/student-affairs/volunteer/upload/cress-chapter-1-what-is-service-learning-and-civic-engagement-2.pdf
- Service-Learning and Engagement, Academic Challenge, and Retention
https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/mjcsl/3239521.0010.101?rgn=main;view=fulltext
- Online Service Learning: Projects for Students & Nonprofits
https://tobijohnson.com/online-service-learning/
Is aging the next big issue? Thinking about the aging population and the problems that brings
Dr.A.Tolga İlter (Istanbul Technical University)
Format: Lecture/workshop, In-person
As our global population continues to age at an unprecedented rate, it becomes increasingly vital to address the multifaceted issues that accompany this demographic shift. From healthcare and social services to economic implications and intergenerational dynamics, the problems of an aging society touch upon various aspects of our lives. Throughout this workshop, we will delve into these complexities, exploring innovative engineering and architectural solutions to enhance the quality of life for older individuals while promoting inclusivity and sustainability in our built environments for all generations. Together, we will embark on a collaborative journey, aiming to reshape the world to better serve our aging society and contribute to a more age-friendly and resilient future.
Suggested Readings/videos:
Farage, Miranda A., et al. "Design principles to accommodate older adults." Global journal of health science 4.2 (2012): 2.
Design Principles to Accommodate Older Adults
What does an age-inclusive city look like?
Design for the Elderly
Unlocking the Power of Diversity and Inclusion among Engineering Students
Dr. Diana Stoica (University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest)
Dr. Cristina Tripon ((University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest)
The main goal of the workshop is to facilitate discussions about diversity and inclusion among young adults with an engineering background. It also offers thought-provoking questions regarding diversity. Students will define and share their own view on diversity and inclusion, based on working cards. While they will be involved in some specific activities, they will identify the differences and similarities between themselves and how they can help them value their own uniqueness in the world.
The facilitators will provide an environment where students feel safe and comfortable with sharing their own views.
Suggested Readings:
OECD (2023), Equity and Inclusion in Education: Finding Strength through Diversity, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/e9072e21-en.
Digital Literacy Training against the Digital Gap
Dr. Susana Muñoz Hernández (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)
Format: Lecture-Workshop, In-person
Apart from lack of materials, connection or economic resources, the lack of skills to use technology is one of the causes of the digital gap. We will discuss this problem, about the different needs depending on the characteristics of the target cohort and about examples of proposals to reduce it.
Suggested Readings:
TEDECO cooperation group
TechPeopleCare methodology for digital literacy training
connect@health project
Madrid Digital Inclusion project
Digital Opportunity project
Critical Design: Between technology and society
Dr. Cigdem Kaya, Istanbul Technical University
Design plays a role in the society with different methods. In this session, I will present multistakeholder projects of good design practice. These are design for special need, design for vulnerable people and design for disasters. These are widely manifested in critical design: the subject of this session.
Recommended reading:
Inclusive Design.
What is "critical" about critical design?
Reflections on some case studies
Dr. Javier Garcia Martin (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)
Workshop, In-person
Aim
This workshop is aimed at applying the concepts covered in the previous workshops to real projects that deal with social problems.
Initially, students will be presented with 3 or 4 specific problems related to social groups at risk of exclusion. Each presentation will last between 5 and 8 minutes. The cases correspond to real Service Learning projects developed at the UPM. The presentations will be focused on raising the problem, without addressing concrete solutions. The cases will be selected among the next projects: "We move against energy poverty" which tackles the problem of people in risk of energy poverty, working in collaboration with the organization Down Madrid;
"Elderly people as pedestrians" in which the specific difficulties of our elderly people in the use of public spaces are analyzed, working in collaboration with retirement homes; "Get active" where we collaborate with the organization Proyecto Hombre to help in the therapy of young people with addiction problems; "Improving the Public Space of our Municipalities to the Challenges of the 21st Century" in which we visit small municipalities to plan improvements to public spaces in the face of climate change; “Establishing ‘bridges’ between the University and the Madrid social fabric”.
In the next phase, some questions will be raised so that students deductively apply some fundamental principles of the social sciences studied to real Service Learning projects. Students work in teams, each team is assigned one of the cases presented and they reflect and discuss for 20 minutes to answer the questions raised. Finally, a debate is established with the entire group, the objective is to deduce some basic general principles from the answers that the teams have made in the particular cases analyzed.
Suggested readings
We will select some articles dealing with the particular cases presented: “Addictions to technologies”, Addictions to substances”, “Problems of our elder people”, “Energy poverty in developed countries”, “integration of people with down syndrome in our society”