Block Center for Technology and Society
Leveraging innovation and public policy for social good.
Rapid advances in technology continue to reshape our society, economy, and workplaces. These changes bring both opportunities and challenges for the workforce.聽
We are committed to understanding and addressing the human impact of these shifts鈥攅nsuring that innovation supports equity, inclusion, and the well-being of people. Our work centers on building policies and practices that guide technological change toward serving the common good.
The Block Center drives relevant, actionable research to achieve broad, equitable impact.
Connect
Connect CMU researchers with public, private, and non-profit partners to address critical societal challenges through projects, policy discussions, and education opportunities.
Deploy
Deploy research findings and expertise for real-world impact in our Pittsburgh community and beyond.
Block by Block: Hong Shen
Block by Block: Research at Work is a new research spotlight series that highlights the innovative work being done by CMU researchers through the Block Center, showcasing how their projects are driving impactful solutions at the intersection of technology and society.
