Susan Walker, associate professor in Family Social Science, was part of a panel at the United Nations’ 59th Commission for Social Development meeting, Wednesday, February 10.
Dr. Walker discussed digital technologies and family well-being as part of the panel, “Digital Technologies and Families: Focus on Work-Family Balance.” The meeting was recorded and is available at Facebook Live.
Walker is among several Family Social Science faculty members who study technology and its impact on families and family relationships. Her research supports her teaching on the topic in her class, “Technology in Parenting and Family Relationships.” In the course students examine the role of information and communication technologies in family life and assess their use of technology as individuals, members of families and as future family professionals.
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The Department of Family Social Science offers an undergraduate major with three concentrations and undergraduate four minors. Learn more about FSOS majors and minors on the Department’s program page.
