DESIGN JUSTICE AI: DiscoTECH

DESIGN JUSTICE AI: DiscoTECH

Friday, May 9, 2025
11am-6pm

Zimmerli Art Museum
Rutgers University
71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick

The DiscoTECH showcases a design justice approach to engagement with generative AI. Learn more about community-facing research, critical AI literacies, and the future of human-technology interaction.

Ask questions and discuss concerns over AI in the coolest way possible: with Rutgers student researchers, artists, and other experts.

Free and open to the public!
Kids, neighbors, friends and parents are warmly welcomed!

Program

11:30am – 11:45am
Opening Remarks
Lauren M. E. Goodlad (English), Chloë Kitzinger (Comparative Literature), Matthew Stone (Computer Science)

11:45am – 1:45pm
KEYNOTE LECTURE
Molly Crabapple, award-winning artist and activist, will talk about the future of art and the human at a time of generative Al.
Introduced by Rachel Gill

2pm – 6pm
Design Justice Network DiscoTECH
Imagine a high-tech science fair but with music and art! This unique social space, organized around the idea of design justice, is geared toward demystifying technology, exchanging knowledge, and building community. Researchers, artists and musicians look forward to sharing their work, answering your questions, and brainstorming your ideas. All ages are welcome!

Special Honored Guests
Join us in congratulating our 2025 Inaugural DESIGN JUSTICE LAB Fellows, supported by the chancellor’s new PERC program. Fellows from across the Rutgers campus showcase their ongoing research projects devoted to exploring the future of technology and inspired by design justice principles.