Conference Organizing Committee
Program Chair:
Dr. Mahesh Srinivasan. University of California, Berkeley.
Sponsorship Chair:
Dr. Ji Chen, University of Colorado Denver.
Organizing Chair:
Dr. Lei Liu, Harvard Medical School.
Scientific Chair:
Dr. Freya Baetens. University of Oxford.
Technical Chair:
Dr. Mark Vogelsberger, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Public Relations Chair:
Mr. Allen Espinosa.
Editors
Lei Liu.
Jianhua Shi.
Stephen Thomas.
YunPeng Wang.
Keynote Speaker
Mahesh SrinivasanUniversity of California, Berkeley
Freya BaetensUniversity of Oxford
Todd AyoungAdjunct Associate Professor, CCE Pratt Institute
Keynote Speech
"Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Human Behavior in Daily Life"
This keynote will explore the psychology behind our everyday actions, from decision-making to social interactions, helping us better understand why we behave the way we do.
"The Impact of Social Media on Our Lives: Connecting or Dividing?"
This speech will focus on how social media shapes our relationships, communication, and perceptions of the world, addressing both its positive and negative effects on society.
"Building Stronger Communities: Lessons from Sociology for Everyday Life"
This keynote will discuss how we can apply sociological principles to create more connected, supportive, and resilient communities in our neighborhoods and workplaces.
Alsa Conference Member
Alex CarterLondon School of Economics and Political Science
Brian McGrathParsons School of Design
Achilles VenetouliasColumbia University
Freya BaetensUniversity of Oxford
Francesco MuschitielloCambridge University
David ZaxCornell University
Mahesh SrinivasanUniversity of California, Berkeley
Marcel NutzColumbia University