Mission
The mission of the Information Science, Society, and Culture Research Group is to strengthen and develop the techniques, methods, and skills necessary to conduct high-quality academic research through a process of continuous learning supported by different areas of knowledge. At the same time, it commits to contributing innovative and effective solutions to the challenges posed by today's information society, promoting collaboration and the exchange of knowledge among the group members and the academic community at large.
Vision
Over the next 10 years, the Information Science, Society, and Culture Research Group commits to supporting the comprehensive training of its active members as researchers, fostering their professional and academic growth. Additionally, it will focus on strengthening and showcasing research outcomes through publications in specialized journals, presentations at conferences and events, books, multimedia, and online platforms, as well as leveraging the latest information and communication technologies. The primary goal is to disseminate knowledge and promote ongoing critical reflection on current and future societal events in relation to the use of information and data.
Our Team
Our team is made up of individuals with diverse interests, skills, and talents, but above all, with an insatiable curiosity and a desire to serve society.
Andrea Bustos
Research Group Coordinator
Stephanie Ruiz Toledo
Alumna - Researcher
DENIS MARIA ZARATE DIAZ
Professor and researcher group
Gina Paola Baptista Sanchez
Student
Manifesto on the Ethics of Information
We believe that the ethical management of information is foundational to the integrity of both research and societal advancement. Here are the principles we adhere to:
- Transparency: We advocate for open access to information, ensuring that the processes and methods used in research are transparent to promote trust and accountability.
- Privacy: We respect individual privacy rights, ensuring that personal data is handled with the utmost care and only used with explicit consent or when legally permissible.
- Accuracy: We commit to the pursuit of truth through rigorous fact-checking and validation of information, avoiding the spread of misinformation.
- Equity: We strive for equitable access to information, recognizing that knowledge should not be a privilege but a right accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic status.
- Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for the information we produce, share, or use, acknowledging our responsibility in shaping public perception and policy.
- Inclusivity: We promote diversity in the information we study, ensuring that our research reflects a wide range of perspectives and cultural contexts.
- Non-Maleficence: We aim to do no harm with the information we handle, ensuring its use does not lead to negative consequences for individuals or groups.
- Sustainability: We consider the long-term impact of information dissemination, advocating for practices that support environmental and social sustainability.
- Innovation with Ethics: While pushing the boundaries of technology and research, we ensure that our innovations are ethically sound, balancing progress with moral considerations.
- Education: We believe in the power of education to enhance information literacy, thereby empowering individuals to critically assess and engage with information.
Through these principles, we pledge to contribute to an informed, ethical, and just society where information serves as a tool for positive change rather than division or harm.