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Embedding Equity in City Broadband Initiatives

OCTOBER 20, 2021 - The Aspen Tech Policy Hub and the Tech Talent Project's Summer 2021 Tech Executive Leadership Initiative Cohort showcased their projects focused on 'Embedding Equity in City Broadband Initiatives.'

BY Aspen Tech Policy Hub

Video

10.21.2021
Technology

Welcome to the Human Experience

Please welcome into your vocabulary “HX,” short for “human experience.” HX is an emerging field that sits at the intersection of many work areas, including ethics, well-being, user experience (UX), and responsible tech. It is informed by the lived experience of the next generation of humans who are eager to steward a better relationship with technology for all.

BY Kristine Gloria

Blog Post

10.18.2021
Technology

Expanding the Latinx Tech Talent Pipeline

The global economy is currently undergoing a new industrial revolution catalyzed by advancement in technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), machi ...

BY Aspen Institute Latinos and Society

Publication

10.15.2021
Technology

A Roadmap to Empowerment

The Hispanic population, representing one of every five people in the U.S., provides untapped potential for any organization in search for talent. Research suggests that inclusion of Latinos in the workforce fuels innovation and revenue, and that they are estimated to drive nearly 25% of the country’s GDP growth. However, when it comes to tech, despite explosive population growth and genuine progress in the penetration of Latinos in the industry, job numbers remain far below their white and Asian counterparts. To address this, the Aspen Institute Latinos & Society Program and Aspen Digital offer a roadmap.

BY Aspen Institute Latinos and Society & 1 more

Publication

10.13.2021
Technology

Whose Job Is It to Protect Your Online Data?

When you tick a box on an online privacy notice, just how much personal information are you giving away? Is the tradeoff worthwhile?

BY Aspen Ideas to Go

Podcast

10.12.2021
Technology

Why Big Social can't Coexist with Democracy

Technology has changed the way we think and interact with one another, and social media platforms are intentionally engineered to be addictive and manipulative.

BY Aspen Ideas to Go

Podcast

10.06.2021
Technology

2021 Aspen Cyber Summit – Day 2

OCTOBER, 6, 2021 - Much more than just policymakers, the Aspen Cyber Summit aims to engage the boots on the ground with some of the most influential voices on cybersecurity.

BY Aspen Digital

Video

10.06.2021
Technology

A More Inclusive Cyber Future

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 - Current diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts have not adequately supported underrepresented groups in the cybersecurity field. The Aspen Tech Policy Hub and Aspen Digital hosted experts to discuss how to build a more inclusive cyber future, and launch a related report detailing the findings from two roundtables convening an intergenerational and cross-disciplinary group of professionals.

BY Aspen Digital & 1 more

Video

09.09.2021
Technology

A More Diverse Cyber Industry

Women and people of color are less likely to serve in leadership positions in cybersecurity companies, and there are stark cybersecurity salary discrepancies across race and gender. Yet the government and private sector laments a cybersecurity talent gap, as thousands of cybersecurity positions remain unfilled due to a supposed lack of qualified workers. We must do better. Building a more diverse cybersecurity industry is not only critical to creating a more inclusive America. It will also strengthen our nation’s security by bringing in new perspectives to solve thorny information security challenges and shoring up our workforce.

BY Camille Stewart, #ShareTheMicInCyber & 1 more

Blog Post

09.09.2021
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