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    Interdisciplinary Integration After the Neuro-turn: Problems with the ‘Neurofication’ of Theology
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-11-08) Keestra, Machiel
    The recent emergence of neuro-disciplines like neuro-economics, neuro-anthropology, neurophilosophy and neuro-politics is exciting for those working in these ‘neurofied’ disciplines, as much as for cognitive neuroscientists and philosophers. New neuro disciplinary research and answers can help to elucidate relevant interactions between our brains and domains of our culture and society. Yet, neuro-disciplinary research can also lead us astray when flawed concepts, methods or results are employed, and the wrong conclusions are drawn. The challenge for inter-disciplinary research is to properly integrate insights from both fields involved - from cognitive neuroscience and the respective ‘target discipline’. Machiel Keestra will analyze an example of such ‘neurofication’: neuro-theology. After a brief consideration of the notion of ‘interdisciplinary integration’, he will analyze how neuro-theological research is being conducted and discuss its underlying assumptions and research paradigms. How come that neurotheological research often involves the neuro-imaging of meditating Buddhist monks? Is there a place for the historical and institutional nature of religion in neurotheology? Such questions will lead to a critical evaluation of neurofication that is also relevant for other neuro-disciplines.
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    Ending Neutrality, Blocking Obscenity: EFF on Legislative Issues
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2017-04-04) Stoltz, Mitch
    Net neutrality - the rule that broadband providers must treat all Internet traffic equally - has a contentious history and an uncertain future. Rules passed by the Federal Communications Commission in 2015 with strong popular support prevent blocking or discrimination in Internet traffic. This year, the FCC and members of Congress have proposed repealing those rules. Join Electronic Frontier Foundation attorney Mitch Stoltz in a discussion of what Net Neutrality is and isn’t, what it means for technologists, and what might replace it. Mitch will also talk about a bill the Georgia Legislature is now considering (H.R. 509) that would require every Internet-enabled device sold in the state to include “digital blocking capability” defined by the state. Mitch will lead a discussion about how technologists, students, and entrepreneurs can speak out about this dangerous bill and other bad Internet policy.
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    Choosing Our Energy Future: Town Hall Discussion of Georgia’s Options for Implementing the Clean Power Plan
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-09-28) Rochberg, Daniel ; Brown, Marilyn A. ; Kelly, Kevin ; Hays, Karen ; Elliott, Michael ; Simoglou, Costas ; Strickland, Matthew J. ; Rumley, MaKara ; Matisoff, Daniel C. ; Southworth, Katie
    In August 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the Clean Power Plan, which aims to reduce carbon pollution from the U.S. power sector to 32% below 2005 levels by 2030. Georgia must submit its initial state plan for implementing the Clean Power Plan by September 2016. Georgia Tech and Climate@Emory are co-hosting a Town Hall meeting to explore the key decisions Georgia must make in developing its state plan and the potential impacts these decisions will have on our environment, our economy, our pocketbooks and our health. This event is intended to engage a broad range of stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, students, and the general public.
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    FY2015 Federal Budget Update
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2014-04-03) Knotts, Robert
    With the release of President Obama's 2015 budget, the federal appropriations process is in full swing. In an effort to update the campus community on Georgia Tech's federal legislative priorities, Mr. Robert Knotts, Director of Federal Relations at Georgia Tech, will provide an overview of the budget and discuss how it could impact the Georgia Tech community. Robert will discuss Georgia Tech's appropriations requests and answer any relevant questions about the federal budget and its implications for Tech.
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    Federal HITECH Policies: How They Work, What They Have Achieved So Far, and Remaining Challenges
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2014-03-31) Braunstein, Mark
    Dr. Braunstein explores the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act and federal investment in Health IT (HIT).
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    Experiences as a Science Advisor for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and as a Congressional Science Fellow
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2014-03-26) Thomas, Valerie M.
    Dr. Valerie Thomas is the Anderson Interface Associate Professor of Natural Systems in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, with a joint appointment in the School of Public Policy. Her research interests are energy and materials efficiency, sustainability, industrial ecology, technology assessment, international security, and science and technology policy. In this talk, Dr. Thomas will share her experiences as a Science Advisor for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and as a Congressional Science Fellow in Congress.
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    PLAN 2040: the Role of the Regional Commission in Shaping Metro Altanta's Growth and Development
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2014-03-11) Hooker, Douglas R.
    Doug Hooker serves as the head of the official planning organization for the 10-county, 70-city Atlanta region, and he oversees regional planning programs in the areas of transportation, community development, land use, water and natural resources, aging services and workforce development and more. In his talk, "PLAN 2040: the Role of the Regional Commission in Shaping Metro Atlanta's Growth and Development," he will discuss ARC’s comprehensive blueprint to sustain metro Atlanta’s livability and prosperity through the mid-21st century.
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    Experiences and Observations from Serving as a Senior Advisor to the Chief of Staff of the US Army (CSA)
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2014-02-26) Kosal, Margaret E.
    Nunn School Assistant Professor Margaret E. Kosal will share her experiences in policymaking, advising in the Department of Defense, and discuss critical policy issues of relevance to the Georgia Tech community. She will be speaking on her recent experiences and observations from serving as a Senior Advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) as part of his inaugural Strategic Studies Group (SSG) in Washington DC. As part of her experience with the Army, she led research, analysis, and development of new strategic concepts for design and employment of US ground forces and integration across the joint, interagency, inter-governmental and multi-national environments focusing on challenges for 10-25 years in the future. The SSG works exclusively for the CSA, General Ray Odierno, and conducts independent research and analysis to generate strategic and operational concepts for land forces. She was also involved in advising on policy and capabilities related to responding to current threats, including counter-WMD operations.
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    Ramblin' Reflections on Georgia Politics
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2013-11-06) Massey, Abit