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MARA Blog: Webcasts

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GovAI Coalition Summit
December 4th and 5th at the Convention Center in San Jose, CA

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Published: November 6, 2024 by Andy Wiegert

 

The GovAI Coalition membership includes 600+ public servants from 250 local, county and state governments representing approximately 150 million Americans across the nation. The coalition is united in their mission to promote responsible and purposeful AI in the public sector.

Attendees will discover cutting-edge AI trends, ethical practices, data management, and practical applications in public safety, transit, and local government, while exploring inclusive adoption and innovative policy development.

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Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) Summit 2024
November 7th and 8th, 2024

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Published: November 6, 2024 by Andy Wiegert

 

Transformation: Leveraging Technology for Workforce Development and Social and Community Impact

The Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) reimagines its annual convening and launches, PIT-UN Summit 2024, the marquee event for public interest technologists from across academia, government, civil society, and industry.

 

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Data Feminism for AI: A Talk by Lauren Klein
On Campus - Thursday, October 17, 2024 3 pm to 5 pm

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The MARA department is proud to co-sponsor an on campus event with Dr. Lauren Klein TOMORROW! Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Lauren Klein in the new SJSU Digital Humanities Center. The development and use of artificial intelligence has become a hot button topic all over the world. How we use and collect data becomes the foundation for data storytelling. But, is this all okay? What is data? How is it being collected? What can we do about this? Are there innovative and ethical ways to use our data within the development of artificial intelligence?

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Applying Archival Knowledge to Born-Digital Cultures with James Hodges
MARA Webinar - Wed Jan 31, 2024 12:30pm – 1:30pm (PST)

Published: January 19, 2024 by Andy Wiegert

James A. Hodges studies the history of computing and software interfaces, with a particular interest in digital archives and preservation. He is currently Assistant Professor in the School of Information at San José State University, as well as Senior Fellow in the Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography at Rare Book School (University of Virginia), and Senior Book Reviews Editor for Information & Culture journal.

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Join Us with Dr. Shadrack Katuu for “Boundaryless Global Careers”
A Lecture for Archives and Records Management Professionals

Published: September 22, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp

MARA and the iSchool are pleased to welcome Dr. Shadrack Katuu, independent archives and records management expert, who will present a lecture entitled “Boundaryless Global Careers for Archives and Records Management Professionals.” Dr. Katuu’s lecture, to be held on Tuesday, September 28, 11 am PT, will explore the expanding global nature of the archives and records management field.

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Dr. Franks to Address ARMA Audiences
Learn more about Blockchain and RIM

Published: April 1, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp

Several students from the MARA program attended Dr. Frank’s presentation on Blockchain and RIM at the Western Michigan Chapter of ARMA. 

To learn more about blockchain, look for upcoming MARA offerings. Follow Dr. Franks on Facebook. And, learn the newest ways that blockchain is being utilized in our field by participating in ARMA, NAGARA, and SAA events and offerings.