York University
Disaster and Emergency Management
Several research and development teams around the world are working towards COVID-19 vaccines. As vaccines are expected to be developed and produced, preparedness and planning for mass vaccination and immunization will become an important... more
The technology presented in the original Star Trek series has always been viewed as science fiction. However, in the documentary How William Shatner Changed the World, the viewer can appreciate how much of those original technologies have... more
Since the defeat of the PRI in 2000, Mexican governors have acquired and held political power in a modern representation of 'feudal' lords that control local institutions with minimum accountability.
If the Canadian government and Canadians as a society want to protect themselves from potential terrorists coming into the country, and home-grown radicalized citizens –returning fighters or not-, Canada has to balance its approach. Such... more
A study looking at the role of Intel in the progression of the One Laptop Per Child project
As the widespread proliferation of technology changes how communities engage and respond to crisis, new mechanisms, such as Digital Response Networks (DRNs), emerge with the potential to facilitate collaboration and si- tuational... more
The evolution of technology is creating a more complex, connected society of interdependent networks and processes. As connectivity increases, so does the concentration of value. This increases the consequence of failure and the scale,... more
This essay explores the paradox of activists using corporate-owned platforms-the 'master's tools' (Lorde, 1984)-in the context of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Grounded in findings from interviews with 30 women activists from eight... more
As society becomes increasingly networked, both physically and virtually, so do human operations. This change exposes a unique subset of challenges and risks associated with the intersection of systems and the potential for cascading... more
As society becomes increasingly networked, both physically and virtually, so do human operations. This change exposes a unique subset of challenges and risks associated with the intersection of systems and the potential for cascading... more
This module aims to explore the individual- and community-level factors identified in our research in more depth through comparative analysis across case studies. We explore three factors – 1) Perceptions of Data Collection & Management;... more
This module aims to explore the system-level factors identified in our research in more depth through comparative analysis across case studies. We explore five factors – 1) Accessibility & Inclusion; 2) Trust in Public/Private... more
This module aims to explore Digital Contact Tracing (D-CT) developed and implemented in Ireland for the COVID-19 response. Focus is on their D-CT app, COVID Tracker Ireland, and understanding user-uptake. The case study begins with a... more
A brief summary of the study, its findings, and the research team's 23 recommendations to improving user uptake of D-CT apps.
A brief summary of the study, its findings, and the research team's 23 recommendations to improving user uptake of D-CT apps.
This module aims to explore Digital Contact Tracing (D-CT) developed and implemented in Scotland for the COVID-19 response. Focus is on their D-CT app, Protect Scotland, and understanding user-uptake. The case study begins with a brief... more