About this Event
As part of Barnard's Year of Science, we welcome Dr. Ayanna Howard to give the 2021 Barnard Distinguished Lecture in Computer Science. At 27, Dr. Ayanna Howard was hired by NASA to lead a team designing a robot for future Mars exploration missions that could “think like a human and adapt to change.” Her accomplishments since then include being named as one of 2015’s most powerful women engineers in the world and as one of Forbes’ 2018 U.S. Top 50 Women in Tech. From creating robots to studying the impact of global warming on the Antarctic ice shelves to founding a company that develops STEM education and therapy products for children and those with varying needs, Dean Howard focuses on our role in being responsible global citizens. In this talk, Dean Howard will delve into the implications of recent advances in robotics and AI and explain the critical importance of ensuring diversity and inclusion at all stages to ensure robots are designed to be accessible to all. Throughout the talk, Dr. Howard will weave in her own journey as she navigated her roles at NASA, Georgia Tech, OSU, and in technology startups.
The seminar will be available for Zoom participation. People in the Barnard/Columbia community who have authorized access to Barnard indoor spaces can participate in person if desired. If you would like to receive the Zoom link, please sign up via Eventbrite. For those attending in person a meet and greet will follow the talk.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Barnard College - Milstein Center, LL002, Llyn Chu Classroom, 3009 Broadway, New York, United States
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