Press Release 112/2012

Answers for the Technical Era

KIT Humans and Technology Focus Presents Itself at the City Hall
Der Mensch im Mittelpunkt? Mit den Wechselwirkungen zwischen Gesellschaft und Wissenschaft befasst sich der KIT-Schwerpunkt Mensch und Technik (Grafik: Wilfrid Schröder, KIT)
Man in the center? The KIT Humans and Technology Focus deals with interactions between society and science. (Graphics: Wilfrid Schroeder, KIT)

Technology changes our life, from work to mobility to the environment to culture. What are the consequences for man? How can man design this process in a sensible manner? Answers are given by scientists of the KIT Humans and Technology Focus. On Wednesday, July 04, 2012, 18.30 hrs, they will present their work under the heading of “Technik reflektieren – Gesellschaft gestalten“(Reflecting Technology – Designing Society) at the Karlsruhe city hall.

 

In close partnership with society, KIT develops solutions for urgent challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, sovereignty and an aging population. As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact.

jm, 27.06.2012
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