Department of Social Sciences Archive

Panel Discussion: Issues of Urban Reinvention

June 3, 2019
Join the Department of Social Sciences for a panel discussion featuring guest speakers on pressing issues related to smart cities, urban development, and urban governance.
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Guest Speaker Wil Burns to Present: Into the Great Wide Open? The Promise and Peril of Climate Geo-Engineering

September 14, 2015
Guest speaker Wil Burns will present, “Into the Great Wide Open? The Promise and Peril of Climate Geo-engineering,” from 10-11:15 a.m., in Life Sciences, room 240, on Monday, September 21, 2015.
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Social Sciences Summer Course Offerings

April 22, 2015
The following courses will be offered by the Department of Social Sciences this summer.
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Summer Course Offering: Politics of Science and Technology

April 25, 2014
The Department of Social Sciences announces a summer course offering
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IIT’s Laura Hosman and the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design’s Simona Maschi to present at IIT’s Conference on Innovation

April 1, 2014
Laura Hosman, of IIT’s Department of Social Science, and Simona Maschi from the Copenhagen Institute of Design, will present at a panel titled “Education for Innovation,” in the Hermann Hall Ballroom on IIT's Main Campus at 4:45 pm on April 11, along with John Zumbrunnen of the University of Wisconsin and Jennifer Philips of Google.
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New Social Science/Science Fiction Course Offered This Fall

August 9, 2013
The Department of Social Sciences is offering a new course by Christopher Deis this fall: PS 285-01—Social Science and Science Fiction.
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New Social Sciences Course: The American Legal System

August 7, 2013
A new course entitled "The American Legal System" is being offered in the social sciences this fall. No prerequisites are required! It will meet once a week on Tuesdays from 6:25–9:05 pm.
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New course on Self, Society and the Senses

June 14, 2013
Offered by new Social Sciences visiting faculty member Carolyn Purnell, "Perceiving the World: Self, Society, and the Senses in Historical Context," will be of special interest to pre-med, bio-med, artificial intelligence/CS, architecture, civil e, natural and social science, psych, history and philosophy students as well as the generally curious.
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Social Sciences Chair Nippert-Eng is quoted in the LiveScience article, “Privacy, Pfft! Why NSA Surveillance Only Bothers Some People.”

June 12, 2013
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Social Sciences Chair Christena Nippert-Eng talked privacy with WBEZ’s Morning Edition following the Supreme Court decision allowing DNA cheek swabs by law enforcement without a warrant.

June 10, 2013
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Faculty/Staff
- COVID-19 Benefits Enhancements
  March 31, 2020
  Effective Wednesday, April 1, the university will be adding MDLIVE virtual visits access for all currently covered members. This allows members to access MDLIVE physicians 24/7/365 or by appointment for a variety of non-emergency physical and behavioral health needs.
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- TIAA April Webinars and Market Volatility Resources
  March 31, 2020
  The lineup includes tax and retirement topics, as well as an introduction to Medicare, and other related topics. The webinar recording will be available for 30 days after the live presentation dates.
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- Mail-Order Prescription Service Available for Illinois Tech Health Plan Members
  March 31, 2020
  Illinois Tech health plan members who take medications on an ongoing basis may wish to consider CVS' mail order prescription service. This convenient option will get you the medications you need delivered right to your door every three months.
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- Blackboard Workshops: Collaborate Ultra and Assignments and Tests
  March 31, 2020
  Attend an online workshop to learn more about Blackboard tools that will help you teach during the COVID-19 crisis (and beyond!)
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- Announcing the Relaunch of Faculty Innovation Grants
  March 26, 2020
  The Offices of Career Services, and Student Success and Strategic Initiatives are pleased to host the Illinois Institute of Technology Faculty Innovation Grant process.
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- IEEE eLearning Library Webinar
  March 26, 2020
  Illinois Tech will offer complimentary access to hundreds of hours of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) eLearning courses via the IEEE Xplore Digital Library now through May.
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- Loss in the Illinois Tech Community
  March 24, 2020
  It is with great sadness that Illinois Tech announces the passing of Angela Jarka on March 20, 2020. Angie suffered from a severe bleeding/clotting disorder, ultimately losing her battle after a long and brave fight. Angie joined Illinois Tech in…
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- Preparing to Move Classes Online – Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Workshops
  March 19, 2020
  Learn how to use Blackboard Collaborate Ultra to hold online, live sessions for your students during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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- Faculty Innovation Grants Back for Summer and Fall 2020 Terms
  March 17, 2020
  Applications for summer 2020 consideration are due April 10, 2020.
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- Learn About the Staff Advisory Council – Town Hall Today!
  March 10, 2020
  Please join the Staff Advisory Council for our own Town Hall on Tuesday, March 10, from noon–1:30 p.m. in the MTCC Ballroom.
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