The IEEE NL Section Women in Engineering (WIE) is pleased to host a special talk titled “Engineering with Purpose: Tech Stewardship in Turbulent Times” by Dr. Janna Rosales.

 

Abstract

What does it mean to be a responsible engineer in a world that feels increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous? In this interactive talk, Dr. Janna Rosales invites students, faculty, and professionals in STEM to explore the concept of tech stewardship—a mindset that goes beyond innovation to consider the broader impacts of our work.

 

We’ll dive into real-world “wicked problems”—those messy, interconnected challenges with no easy solutions. Think climate change, AI ethics, clean water access, misinformation, and the future of work in an automated world. These are the kinds of issues where engineering meets ethics, and where your choices can shape the future. Using the lens of tech stewardship, we’ll unpack how engineers can help shape a more just, sustainable, and humane future.

 

Whether you're just starting out or deep into your career, this session will challenge you to think differently about your role in a rapidly changing world.

 

Speaker Biography

Dr. Janna Rosales
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Memorial University of Newfoundland

Dr. Janna Rosales teaches ethics and professionalism in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Working at the intersection of science and the humanities, she explores how values and intent shape our decisions about technology. Her teaching and research ask, "How do we build a better engineer for the 21st Century?" A committed educator, she has received multiple awards for teaching excellence, including the 2024 AAU Distinguished Teaching Award. She also contributes to equity and inclusion initiatives in engineering education and serves on the Board of Directors for Professional Engineers and Geoscientists, Newfoundland and Labrador.

This event is free to attend, but registration is required.  RSVP Now

Date: 02 Oct 2025Time: 12:00 PM NDT to 01:00 PM NDT