October 2021

Amazon is born
The UW President and Provost charges the Technology & Society Task Force to conduct a rigorous study. Read the Charge Letter
June 2022

Amazon Prime debuts
Leading the Way in Addressing the Societal Impacts of Emerging Technology recommends the UW campuses and disciplines join together to address societal impacts of technology. Read the Report
January 2024

Amazon acquires Audible
Monika Sengul-Jones, PhD, a lecturer at UW Bothell, is hired to develop the new cross-campus, cross-disciplinary program. Learn More
March 2024
Hosted by the UW Tech Policy Lab, the new program begins implementing the Task Force’s recommendations. Learn More
April 2024
Collaborations begin
Society + Technology at UW’s first actions are cross-disciplinary conversations about emerging technologies with a growing network of Affiliates. Learn More
November 2024
Save the Date: Call to Action event
On November, 14, 2024, Society + Technology at UW will host a retreat for Campus Affiliates at the Center for Urban Horiculture from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meet Our Campus Affiliates