Welcome to the Society on Social Implications of Technology

The Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has about 2000 members worldwide. The scope of the society includes such issues as environmental, health and safety implications of technology; engineering ethics and professional responsibility; history of electrotechnology; technical expertise and public policy; peace technology; and social issues related to energy, information technology and telecommunications.

SSIT publishes a quarterly journal, IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, and sponsors periodic conferences entitled: The International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS). Membership in SSIT is open to all IEEE members and student members. Affiliate membership in SSIT is available to persons who are not members of IEEE.

       Former SSIT President Brian M. O'Connell Dies

Brian M. O'Connell, Esq., 47, of West Hartford, CT, died on May 21, 2008 at his home. He leaves his wife Sarah Cox. Born in Wethersfield to the late Robert F. and Elizabeth (Shannon) O'Connell he lived in the Hartford area all his life. He graduated from Northwest Catholic High School, Trinity College, and the UCONN School of Law. He practiced law in the Hartford area from 1987 to 1996 and was a professor in computer science and philosophy at Central Connecticut State University. He founded the Young Democrats of West Hartford, and was a member of DeMolay, IEEE, and the Connecticut Bar Assoc. He loved his students, his friends, reading, music, robots, and rocketry. At its Summer 2008 meeting the SSIT Board of Governors passed a memorial resolution honoring Brian. You are invited to share remembrances of Brian.

2006 IEEE Fellow Michael Loui on "What is SSIT?" [Quicktime required].

2006 IEEEFellow Luis Kun on "What do you think of SSIT?" [Quicktime required].

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