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The Role of Public Research Universities - Global Challenges 2024

The role of public research universities Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 6-8 p.m. Kane Hall, Seattle campus of the University of Washington This video features the 10th installment of the University of Washington Honors Program’s annual series, where experts engage in public conversations on complex, interdisciplinary topics. In this session, Joseph Janes, an authority on the evolution and cultural impacts of information sources; Megan McCloskey, a Ph.D. candidate focused on international human rights law and disability rights; and Ed Taylor, a professor of education specializing in leadership, social justice and critical race theory, joined by Interdisciplinary Honors student moderator Jaya Field, explore the vital roles of public research universities like the University of Washington in today’s world. Moderator: Jaya Field is a third-year student and former peer educator in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program. She is studying international policy and systems, legal frameworks and advocacy, and human rights. Jaya’s published research explores how European Union member states institutionalize the rights of their queer populations. Joseph Janes is an associate professor in the Information School at the University of Washington. His teaching and research focus on the evolution, history, impacts, and uses of information resources and other documentary forms. He is also the creator of the podcast, Documents That Changed the World, and a former chair of the UW Faculty Senate. Megan McCloskey is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Washington School of Law and a graduate student lecturer in Law, Societies, and Justice (LSJ). Her research and advocacy focus on assessing the effectiveness of international human rights law and development policy in recognizing and advancing the rights of women and girls with disabilities. Ed Taylor is a professor of education at the University of Washington and holds two key leadership positions: vice provost and dean of undergraduate academic affairs. His research and teaching examine international comparative education and the ethical dimensions of learning and social justice in higher education. He convenes challenging, inclusive conversations that shape the institution, including his asynchronous course 2024: Dialogue, Disagreement and Democracy. Visit honors.uw.edu for upcoming events. __________________________ This event was free and open to the public, thanks to gifts from the Friends of Honors Fund. We thank our donors and community partners for contributing to the health and learning of our community.