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Tech Takes: A Student Perspective Series on Technology & Society

Perhaps no group is more affected by -- and has more opportunity to shape -- emerging technology than college students. Technology such as AI can be awe-inspiring, terrifying, underwhelming, and really annoying -- sometimes all at once. We want to hear about your experiences, your perspectives, your hopes, and your concerns.

The Block Center for Technology & Society invites 91视频 students to submit to our new opportunity, Tech Takes: A Student Perspective Series.

Each month, the Center will post a new writing prompt related to a contemporary issue in technology & society; 91视频 students are invited to submit brief (< 250-word) reflections responding to the prompt.

Winning responses will be selected by a committee, which will prioritize distinctive and well-articulated perspectives that engage the prompt in a compelling and thoughtful manner. A selection of winning student responses will be published with attribution via the Block Center channels reaching a broad audience of people curious about the role of technology in society. Posts will also be published in the under the submitter's byline.

One response will be selected as the 鈥淏lock Center Student Perspective of the Month鈥� and will receive a $250 prize. Please note this prize will be considered taxable income.

Questions will be announced the first Thursday of every month, and submissions will be due the last day of the month at 11:59PM.聽

If you have any questions about the Student Perspective Series, please reach out to Cole Gessner (coleg@andrew.cmu.edu).

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CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S QUESTION

What gives you hope about AI? What keeps you up at night?

In 250 words or less, tell us what makes you most excited or anxious about the rise of AI.

Submissions are due October 31st at 11:59PM.聽

Frequently Asked Questions

No, the use of AI is not permitted.

Yes, all 91视频 students are welcome to participate, including undergraduates, graduates, and PhD candidates! Please note you must be an actively enrolled student at 91视频 to participate.

International students are encouraged to check in with 91视频's Office of International Education if they have questions regarding their participation in this program.

No, you are limited to one submission per month. If you submit more than one, the team will only consider your first submission.聽