Course # 38550 Course Overview Technology has the power to connect people, quickly and widely distribute information, reduce waste and inefficiencies, and create accountably and transparency. This course will explore how governments, institutions, and engaged citizens can leverage the power of data and technology towards the public interest. This is not a course that teaches technical skills, rather a course that builds awareness, knowledge, and expertise in how technology works and how it can change the way governments and people operate in concert to make an impact in our communities. Course Objectives In this course, students will learn: Technology and design methods may be applied to support policy development and actions Technologists should consider social, ethical, and legal implications when developing new tools and products Policy has been and might be developed in response to new technologies Recent News More news Student Profile: Namuka Ishii, MPP Class of 2024 Thu., May 02, 2024 Student Profile: Carrie Collins, MPP Class of 2024 Tue., April 30, 2024 Alumni Profile: Eloísa Ávila-Uribe, MACRM’23 Fri., April 26, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Harris Reunion Weekend 2024 Fri., May 03, 2024 | 12:00 PM 1307 E. 60th Street Chicago, IL 60613 United States Data and Policy Summer Scholars Program (DPSS): Deep-Dive Conversation with Jose Macias and Alexandra Sobczynski Mon., May 06, 2024 | 7:30 PM International Policy Action Lab Mini Class with Austin Wright Tue., May 07, 2024 | 6:00 AM