About Us
We are a group of researchers concerned with the profound societal effects of emerging technology.
The Toolkit
Our Goals
Equip
digital technology scholars with tools and resources.
Educate
researchers on best practices and norms for engaging in critical technology research.
Train
journalists to critically assess and report on critical technology research.
Expand
and strengthen our core community of digital technology scholars.
Our Mission
Improve
researchers’ ability to do critical research on technology and the corporations that produce them.
Foster
an inclusive community equipped to manage the risks associated with critical research of this nature.
Research Values
Generosity
Community Obligations
Research Design
Academic Freedom
Curiosity
Team behind the CRiT Toolkit
Our CRiT tools have been carefully curated by a team of ethically conscious researchers
Experts
Jane Bailey
Jacquie Burkell
Jason Millar
Joanna Redden
Val Steeves
Funding and Acknowledgements
The Critical Research into Tech is supported by funds from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the AI + Society Initiative.
Project Leads
Jason Millar
Caitlin Heppner
Experts
Jane Bailey
Jacquie Burkell
Jason Millar
Joanna Redden
Val Steeves
with
Suzie Dunn
Cynthia Khoo
Research Assistants
Riley Mintz
Darryl Pieber
Chantal Rodier
Video Production
Patrick Walton
and the Jurivision Team
Interviewer
Kevin Orr
Interview Assistance
Chantal Rodier
Location
Brian Dickenson Library
2024 Workshop Assistants
Riley Mintz
Chantal Rodier
Darryl Pieber
Jennie Day
2023 Workshop Assistants
Riley Mintz
Abigail Kearney
Monika Morcos
Leanne Mackinnon