Activism

Activism 3 - Elizabeth Resnick

Read the submitted abstract here: http://www.socialstudiesconference.org/node/81

Activism 2 - Lisa M. Abendroth

Read the submitted abstract here: http://www.socialstudiesconference.org/node/107

Activism 1 - Angela Norwood

Read the submitted abstract here: http://www.socialstudiesconference.org/node/148

Moderator

Bernard Canniffe, Co-Chair, Graphic Design Department, MICA

Awakening Engagement through Information Design Education

Angela Norwood, Assistant Professor
Department of Design, York University, Toronto, Canada

Serving the Underserved: The equation between design education and quality of life

Lisa M. Abendroth, Associate Professor and Communication Design Coordinator, Metropolitan State College of Denver

Who are we now and what do we believe in?

Elizabeth Resnick, Associate Professor, Communication Design, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston.

What if the notion of a 'citizen designer'—a person who endeavors to focus on societal issues as a part of or in addition to their professional practice—could fit into the existing framework that defines contemporary practice? Could such a designer truly affect social or political change while carrying on with business as usual? And if so, how do we, design educators, inspire and train these young designers?

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