Social Issues and Skills

"The Department of Communication, one of three units in the College of Communications and Information Studies, serves three major instructional roles for the University of Kentucky: 1) We provide instruction for the oral communication requirement component of the University Studies Program; 2) We offer Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees for undergraduate Communication majors; and 3) We teach most of the graduate courses leading to a Master's or Doctoral degree in Communication through the College Graduate Program in Communication."

"Founded in 2004, Games for Change is the leading global advocate for supporting and making games for social impact.  We bring together organizations and individuals from the social impact sector, government, media, academia, the gaming industry and the arts to grow the field, incubate new projects and provide an open platform for the exchange of ideas and resources."

"MeYou Health is a company dedicated to helping people pursue, achieve and maintain a more healthful life by improving their well-being every day.

"The Federal Ministry of Economy, Family and Youth (BMWFJ) creates the best possible framework for enterprises and represents at international levels the interests of Austria as a business location. One of the main objectives is to accelerate structural change by actively supporting research, technology and innovation. In terms of family policy, the Ministry is responsible for childcare benefits, family allowance and for providing the necessary framework to ensure a work-life balance.

"Comprised of media and insights divisions, Youth Pulse is the leading authority on youth.

"Our goal is to conduct experimental research to develop interventions that might help people feel more secure. Our starting point is past research in which we have found that insecurity feelings derive in large part from anxieties about whether one will be liked, accepted, and respected by one's peers and significant others."

"The Century Council is a leader in the fight against drunk driving and underage drinking and promotes responsible decision making regarding beverage alcohol. Founded in 1991 and funded by distillers, we are a national, independent, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, chaired by the Honorable Susan Molinari. An independent National Advisory Board comprised of distinguished leaders in education, medicine, government, business, and other relevant disciplines assists us in the development of programs and policies."

"Welcome to Family Education Network, the best of the Internet's content, resources, and shopping for parents, teachers, and kids. Launched in September, 2000, the company's mission is to be an online consumer network of the world's best learning and information resources, personalized to help parents, teachers, and students of all ages take control of their learning and make it part of their everyday lives."

"The Human Connectedness research group explores the topic of human relationships and how they are mediated by technology. Our mission is to conceive a new genre of technologies and experiences that combat… and allow us to build, maintain, and enhance relationships in new ways. We also aim to enable new kinds of individual bonds and communities that were not possible before but may be beneficial or fun."

"The Inspire Foundation was established in 1996 in direct response to Australia's then escalating rates of youth suicide. We combine technology with the direct involvement of young people to deliver innovative and practical online programs that prevent youth suicide and improve young people's mental health and wellbeing. Our mission is to help millions of young people lead happier lives."