ITS Cities & Societies Workshop

​Join us on November 4, 2024, to learn more about our Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship Cities and Societies initiatives, including the faculties and academics involved in this Area of Focus.

​The afternoon will offer insight and workshop activities on institutional priorities and transdisciplinary initiatives. This workshop aims to offer space to those interested in joining in on the conversation as we co-create transdisciplinary challenges that we hope will make an impact. After the break, you will have the opportunity to participate in discussions and connect with others interested in pursuing work in a diverse set of topics.

​Some future project topics we hope to cover include:

• ​Public Social Infrastructure

• ​Disability/Inclusion

• ​Equity

• ​Homelessness and Housing – Advocacy, Policy, Design Justice

• ​Questions Around Incidents of Public Safety

• ​Supply Chain and Procurement

• ​Migration and Wellness

​You do not need to have attended a previous Transdisciplinary Gathering event to join us at this event. All scholars, graduate students and research staff, including those new to transdisciplinary scholarship, are encouraged to attend.

​Participants are welcome to attend all or portions of the event as your schedule allows.

​This in-person event includes a light lunch and doors open at 1:15 p.m.

​The event will be followed by a mixer with our Academic Co-leads starting at 4:30 p.m.

​Schedule of Events

​1:15 – 1:30 p.m. – Welcome and Light Lunch

​1:30 – 2:15 p.m. – Opening Panel: Introduction of ITS Cities and Societies Academic Co-leads and Priorities for the Area of Focus

​2:15 – 2:30 p.m. – Coffee and Networking Break

​2:30 – 3:45 p.m. – Project Table Theme Idea Generation and Brainstorming

​3:45 – 4 p.m. – Refreshments and Break

​4 – 4:30 p.m. – Idea Synthesis, Conclusions and Next Steps Discussion

​4:30 – 5 p.m. – Academic Co-Lead Q&A