Name: Dissemination of Knowledge: Insights from the Academic Discourse on Technology and Society within Communities of Professionals
Start: 2026-08-08T14:00:00-0400
End: 2026-08-08T15:15:00-0400

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Dissemination of Knowledge: Insights from the Academic Discourse on Technology and Society within Communities of Professionals

LIMITED

Saturday August 8, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT

212

Limited Capacity seats available

In this breakout session, a panel will share several recent experiences introducing ideas from academic discourse on technology and society in professional settings. These modest experiences extend the ABS special interest group on technology’s learning about seminars for professionals into a variety of other contexts, including roundtable discussions, curriculum development, and professional development workshops. Extension to such settings represent some of the special interest group’s efforts to develop an outward-looking culture within the Association through collaborative initiatives. Following panelists’ remarks, participants will be invited to discuss contributions to technology discourse and how to introduce them into ongoing conversations.

Speakers

Mark Dittmer

Mark is a professional software developer and Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo.

Quddus George

Ridvan

Quddús George is a software consultant and has supported the technological needs of individuals and businesses as well as various institutions and high minded organizations. His interest lies in grappling with the Baha’i conceptual framework as it relates to the advancement of... Read More →

Sami Joubert

Sami's background is in computer information systems, software development, and software support. His interest is in engaging in social action and discourse related to technology from a Baha’i perspective.

Niaz Khadem

Niaz Khadem serves as secretary for the Regional Baha’i Council of Appalachia. His research and action focus on promoting solidarity and protagonism among groups of families and individuals. He is interested in language education, capacity building, social action and transformative... Read More →

Janice Ndegwa

Janice Ndegwa is a PhD candidate researching the history of technology and the environment in 19th century East Africa. Her interest is in exploring how to contribute to technology discourse to the advancement of society.

Adib Shafipour

Adib Shafipour is a researcher at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, affiliated with the School of Biomedical Informatics. His research centers on the application of artificial intelligence for disease detection and image segmentation. He is particularly interested... Read More →

Shabnam Tashakour

Shabnam Tashakour has an M.A. in Child Studies and Education and is a Certified Teacher in Ontario. She has worked in the field of Education and community development both within and outside of the Baha’i community. She is currently teaching and coordinating the service-learning... Read More →

Naveen Tayyebi

Saturday August 8, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
212

Technology, Breakout

50th ABS Annual Conference