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A multi-sectoral, interdisciplinary approach to understanding the dimensions and determinants of social disparities and their intersections is necessary to work towards equity and equality of opportunity in the face of rapid technology innovation changing the future of work. This GUIRR meeting considered these and other questions to inform cross-sector collaboration and coordination between government, universities, and industry on their roles in working towards addressing the compounding socioeconomic effects of disparities in income, health, education, and digital connectivity.
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A multi-sectoral, interdisciplinary approach to understanding the dimensions and determinants of social disparities and their intersections is necessary to work toward equity and equality of opportunity as rapid technology innovation changes the future of work. To examine the matter, the Government-...
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Description
An ad hoc committee will organize a public workshop to consider the role of institutions within the science and technology research enterprise in helping to address the compounding socioeconomic effects of disparities in income, health, education, employment, digital connectivity, and representation. The workshop will consider recent research on the interrelation of social disparities, and will explore how technology may be leveraged to identify, target, and address intersectional inequities. Implications of applying technology solutions to societal challenges in underserved communities, as well as best practices for community engagement in the deployment and use of emerging technologies, will be discussed. Priorities for multi-sectoral approaches and cross-sector collaboration and coordination between government, universities, and industry will be considered throughout the workshop. A brief rapporteur-authored workshop proceedings will be published.
Collaborators
Staff
Susan Sauer Sloan
Lead
Megan Nicholson
Lillian Andrews
Major units and sub-units
National Academy of Sciences
Collaborator
National Academy of Medicine
Collaborator
Policy and Global Affairs
Lead
Center for Advancing Science and Technology
Lead
Government-University-Industry-Philanthropy Research Roundtable
Lead
U.S. Science and Innovation Policy
Lead
Science and Technology Policy and Law Program Area
Lead