Denise PowellFeb 73 minTech + The Human Element of KnowingDecember 30th~ Christmas Break 2021 It was dumping snow in Breckinridge, a resort town in the Colorado Rockies, with a winter weather...
Denise PowellMay 24, 20212 minWhy Ethical and Inclusive Tech Products Are ImportantAs more and more people use technology in their everyday lives for work, school, and social engagement, tech products need to address the...
Denise PowellNov 20, 20201 minIn SolidarityThere is a strange and beautiful solidarity in the shared experience of human suffering. After all, suffering is an integral part of...
Denise PowellJul 29, 20201 minReimagining what a university can be and do: My podcast interview in Directions MagazineIn this recent interview with esteemed Geographer and Education manager at ESRI, Dr. Joseph Kerski, I discuss the importance of...
Denise PowellJul 15, 20202 minTemporarily ImpairedWhen I lived in New York City in 2000, I walked everywhere. And in a city of over 8 million people, the streets were almost always packed...
Denise PowellJun 25, 20202 minHow Agency Helps You Take Control of Your LifeMany of us are overwhelmed by life because of constant stimuli coming at us from all directions on a continual basis. We are managing...
Denise PowellJun 15, 20201 minThe Power of Self-ExpressionGrowing up in the Midwest in a traditional nuclear family, I learned to play nice. I cared a lot about what people thought of me from an...
Denise PowellJun 4, 20202 minThe Reality of Bias and What to Do About ItBiases can exist toward any social group, and are not limited to ethnicity or race. However, the protests happening around the country in...
Denise PowellMay 27, 20202 minThe Time to Break a HabitRoutines, rituals, and tasks that become habitual give us a sense of security. It’s easy to argue that the habit of eating a vegetable at...
Denise PowellMay 13, 20201 minA Salute to the Fallen (and their allies)May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which made me think about how the outlook on mental health has changed over the decades....
Denise PowellMay 7, 20201 minTwo Sides of the CoinWhether we like it or not, it’s everywhere. Technology is woven into the fabric of (most of) our everyday lives. Sometimes, it serves a...
Denise PowellApr 28, 20201 minThe Simple ThingsThis last 5 weeks has been eye-opening and life-changing for many people. We’ve been asked to stay home and avoid face-to-face...