Building an Informed Democracy: Education, Public Policy, and Information Literacy
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PODCAST Season 5 EPISODE 3
Dr. Cassidy Sugimoto
School Chair, Tom and Marie Patton Chair, Professor Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy Georgia Institute of Technology
Quote of the Podcast:
Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Introduction of Guest BIO –
Dr. Cassidy R. Sugimoto holds multiple roles at Georgia Tech. She is School Chair, the Tom and Marie Patton Chair, and Professor of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy. Her research explores how knowledge is created, shared, and supported—with a strong focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in science and academia. She holds three degrees from UNC Chapel Hill, including a Ph.D. in Information and Library Science. A recognized leader in her field, Dr. Sugimoto has earned multiple teaching, leadership, and service awards and is known for her thought leadership at the intersection of policy, research, and inclusion.
Interview
Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators.
- 30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?
- What drew you to education?
- What do you love about what you do?
- Information dissemination
- Importance of Higher Education
- What are the biggest challenges to you?
- What would you like decision makers to know?”
Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox
Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions
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