PeaceTech Lab: At the Intersection of Technology and Peacebuilding

By: David J. Smith, February 4, 2017 The new frontier of peacebuilding and conflict engagement is harnessing the potential of technology to promote positive change.   If you are interested in technological strategies for promoting peace using social media, data, engineering, and other means, check out PeaceTech Lab. Click below for more information

Online Peer Mediation Platform for Students

By: David J. Smith, February 2, 2017 If you are a secondary school educator, you might consider the Online Peer Mediation Platform for your students.  It’s a good program when your school doesn’t have a mediation program. The video below provides on overview and contact information.  

Small Steps for Bridging the Divide in Our Country: Day One

By: David J. Smith, January 20, 2017 This past week I  visited St. Petersburg College (SPC) in Clearwater, Florida.   SPC is one of the oldest community colleges in the U.S. founded in 1927.  The objective of my visit was providing ideas and strategies for bridging differences in our communities. The visit was timed to coincideContinueContinue reading “Small Steps for Bridging the Divide in Our Country: Day One”