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Meeting with Neurodivergent Hero: Dr. Ty "The NeuroGuy" McKinney
Unlock Your Potential with Neurodivergence Acknowledging neurodivergence month with Dr. Ty "The NeuroGuy" McKinney, we delved into his...

Seonyoung Chloe
Jun 12, 20243 min read


“The Role of AI in Today’s Society: A Tool For Education”
Just a few months ago, the ChatGPT, a revolutionary AI technology, was released and has since changed the world’s view of artificial...

Seonyoung Chloe
Oct 26, 20232 min read


Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture with Nuleaf
With the increase in population, climate change, and resource depletion, the need for sustainable practices and developments is becoming...

Chelsea Tolentino
Sep 20, 20234 min read


Transformation Through TSPP
My journey with the Tech Stewardship Practice Program (TSPP) has been nothing short of transformative. When I first started, I saw...

Yevgen Balytskyy
Aug 24, 20233 min read


Ensuring Digital Access to Emerging Technologies
Dear Tech enthusiasts, the centre is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar, “Ensuring Digital Access to Emerging Technologies”....

Mervis Elebe
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Solutions Cafe Blog
This June, CSIT held its first rendition of their ‘Solutions Cafe’ with the support of ABSeed and CSpace. It was a unique event where...

Chelsea Tolentino
Jul 25, 20236 min read


10 Years of Impact - The Chic Geek Story
In the last decade, the number of women in STEM have increased greatly and that is to be celebrated. However, you would agree with me...

Mervis Elebe
Jun 22, 20234 min read


Unboxing AI: Fostering Transparency and Accountability
As a startup advisor at Platform Calgary, I provide coaching and guidance to innovators who helm their respective social enterprises....

Mina Demian
Jun 12, 20233 min read


Grassroots Movements in Social Impact Tech: Characteristics and Challenges
Introduction A grassroots movement, in general, is a collective effort initiated by a group of individuals within a specific geographical...

Amirhossein Kiani
May 24, 20235 min read


Promoting Social Good: How data is being used to address social issues in Calgary
For over three decades, the world has moved from one technological advancement to the other. From home internet, to mobile phones, to DNA...

Mervis Elebe
May 23, 20235 min read


The importance of digital literacy and the digital divide that exists in our society
As we move further into the digital age, it is increasingly important for individuals to possess digital literacy skills to navigate the...

Seonyoung Chloe
May 10, 20231 min read


DATA LITERACY AND CITIZENSHIP
In today's data-driven world, being literate in data is no longer a luxury but a necessity. The ability to understand, analyze, and...

Nancy Ihebom
Apr 26, 20234 min read


The Tipping Point of AI-driven Social Impact: Pioneering a Fairer, Inclusive, and Efficient Future
*While this blog post highlights the positive aspects of AI and its potential for social impact, it's important to acknowledge that we've...

Mina Demian
Apr 20, 20234 min read


Data Citizenship at Large and in Alberta
In this article I discuss data citizenship and some of its key concepts. I will also mention some of the relevant laws and regulations in...

Amirhossein Kiani
Apr 13, 20236 min read


An Introduction to Data Citizenship and Literacy: The Necessary Vehicles in Today’s Digital Age
Introduction: It can be argued that today’s Zeitgeist is characterized by an increasing sense of global interconnectedness. Due to the...

Jenalyn Ormita
Mar 29, 20235 min read


How Inclucity is Putting the 'U' Back in 'User-testing'
As Steve Jobs unveiled Apple’s iPhone in January 2007, the world raved about this new touch-screen telephone, and millions rushed to get...

Mervis Elebe
Mar 15, 20234 min read


Tackle citizen paralysis with hyper-local information
Echo chambers and filter bubbles: Over the last three years, we have been reminded of the high cost of a society living in multiple...

Jorge Luna
Feb 21, 20237 min read


Case study: Telus Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator
In 2022, an artificial intelligence and machine learning-fueled social impact accelerator hosted its first cohort of businesses to grow...

Megan Davidson
Feb 16, 20232 min read


The Foundation: Grounding understanding in humanity
Before we look at the frameworks, capacities and potential ways forward for humane tech that can serve the aims of improved social...

Centre for Social Impact Technology
Jan 24, 202318 min read


The Social Impact Reach of the Tech Ecosystem: Tech for Social Good
The social impact of tech ecosystem is economic growth which leads to better healthcare, education, and community growth. According to...

Nancy Ihebom
Jan 16, 20234 min read
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