In this seminar\, Rachel will discuss the unfolding community responses to the social and environmental impacts of d ata centers and digital infrastructure development. The discussion will pr ovide an overview to explore how affected communities are addressing these challenges to our built and natural environments.
\nRachel A. Young \;is a PhD candidate at Loyola University Chicago in the School of So cial Work. Her dissertation research examines community responses to digit al infrastructure from an environmental justice perspective\, examining th e interconnectedness among our social\, political\, environmental\, and ec onomic systems. She earned her MSW from the University of Minnesota and ha s 12+ years of experience across various sectors\, including youth workfor ce development\, housing and homelessness among young adults\, and technic al education (EdTech)\, in governmental\, non-profit\, and for-profit sett ings.
\nJoin us in person at Santori Library or virtually via Zoom here.
\nThis event is part of \;Aurora on the Fox\, a series of programmin g throughout 2026 centered on the Fox River. Join us as we celebrate\, inv estigate\, and connect with our river\, each other\, \;and \;the p laces we share!
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