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Reconfiguring for Impact: Reflections on Community-Based Design

Mar 21, 2025 11am-1pm 4th Floor, Learning Hub Register

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  • EDI, Students

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In this talk, Prof. Gautam discusses two participatory design projects: one in Nepal with anti-trafficking survivors and another in the U.S. supporting formerly incarcerated individuals. Both projects address stigma, structural barriers, and the opportunities and limitations of technology. By focusing on asset-based design, they explore key questions about effective actions, measurable impact, and how academic research can contribute to the public good, fostering a bridge between scholarly work and community-driven change.

This event is funded via the EDI Student Initiative Fund at the Faculty of Information.

Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 4th Floor Learning Hub


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