The Computing and Social Justice Lecture Series brings UMass Amherst College of Information and Computer Sciences researchers and the public together to critically assess how computing innovation intersects with vitally important issues like structural bias, civic participation, economic inequality, and citizen privacy.
All lectures in this webinar series will be held virtually via Zoom.
Face Recognition and Regulation: Q & A with Erik Learned-Miller
Presenter: Professor Erik Learned-Miller
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 | Zoom webinar
Webinar Recording
AI Analysis of Racism in Sports Journalism & College Coaching: Q & A with Mohit Iyyer
Presenter: Assistant Professor Mohit Iyyer
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | 4:00 pm ET | Zoom webinar
Webinar Recording
Increasing Participation in Democracy with Social Computing: Q & A with Narges Mayhar - POSTPONED
Presenter: Assistant Professor Narges Mayhar
Re-scheduled date TBA | Zoom webinar
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Why are AI Systems Racist, Sexist, and Generally Unfair, and Can We Make Them Fair?: Q & A with Philip Thomas
Presenter: Assistant Professor Philip Thomas
Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 4:00 pm ET | Zoom webinar
