Connective (t)Issues: Stories of Digitality, Infrastructures, and Resistance

Physical and digital infrastructures shape our world—driving progress while also igniting land disputes, climate impacts, and social tensions. The narratives we weave around these infrastructures can uncover hidden power dynamics and illuminate paths toward change This is a panel discussion featuring:

• Nia Johnson, a Health Law and Bioethics Scholar whose work explores discrimination in healthcare and public health infrastructure.
• Ekene Ijeoma, an Interdisciplinary Artist renowned for data-driven artworks that reveal inequities and engage communities.
• Lori Regattieri, a Public Interest Technologist focused on climate justice, territorial rights, and trustworthy AI.

*Moderated by Maia Woluchem, Program Director of Trustworthy Infrastructures*

This public panel is part of Connective (t)Issues, a Data & Society workshop organized in partnership with Duke Science & Society. Closed captioning will be provided. Please email events@datasociety.net with any additional accommodation requests at least 72 hours in advance. Event documentation, including video and transcripts, will be available online.

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