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Donna Lindskog: Ethical IT Talent in Canada
November 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST
The Faculty of Science Department of Computer Science invites you to a virtual public lecture with Computer Science alumna Donna Lindskog, BSc(Hons)’79, MSc’92. This is a public lecture series by alumni and friends of the Department of Computer Science. Please be sure to register in advance.
Details:
Tuesday, November 8th, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. CST via zoom
Tuesday, November 8th, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. CST via zoom
Abstract:
From the privacy issues with Facebook to the recent explosion of AI concerns, IT Ethics are now political issues that we must all work to clarify. IT Professionals are needed to describe the facts and issue the warnings. As past Chair of the Saskatchewan Information Technology Sector Partnership with government and educators, Donna led discussions about recruitment into the IT sector and how to support career paths in Saskatchewan and Canada. Donna will describe some lessons learned and some challenges for growth of Ethical IT Talent in Canada.
From the privacy issues with Facebook to the recent explosion of AI concerns, IT Ethics are now political issues that we must all work to clarify. IT Professionals are needed to describe the facts and issue the warnings. As past Chair of the Saskatchewan Information Technology Sector Partnership with government and educators, Donna led discussions about recruitment into the IT sector and how to support career paths in Saskatchewan and Canada. Donna will describe some lessons learned and some challenges for growth of Ethical IT Talent in Canada.
Background:
Since Donna retired from SaskTel 12 years ago, she has written a book called “The More Things Change: A Case Study to Introduce Information Technology Ethics” and has been awarded the status of CIPS fellow (see https://cips.ca/DonnaLindskog/). IT Ethics are an important part of being an IT Professional and it is where Donna continues to encourage industry discussions.
Since Donna retired from SaskTel 12 years ago, she has written a book called “The More Things Change: A Case Study to Introduce Information Technology Ethics” and has been awarded the status of CIPS fellow (see https://cips.ca/DonnaLindskog/). IT Ethics are an important part of being an IT Professional and it is where Donna continues to encourage industry discussions.