Achieving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Tech
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, 6:01 p.m.
In this special event on the topic of social justice, equity, and diversity, the Austin Forum on Technology & Society will address how and why technology companies can be be drivers of change in social justice, equity, and diversity—and why this will be good for their own success (products, services, profits, and more) as well as society. Register now.
Bad AI and Beyond Festival
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, 5:01 to 7:01 p.m.
The Bad AI and Beyond Festival will introduce faculty research into how we understand AI, while showcasing student video, prose, and even poetry that gives fictional and non-fictional accounts of the social impact of AI.
Planet Texas 2050 Fall Research Showcase Series - Modeling and Emergency Response
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, 12:01 to 1:01 p.m.
As part of the Planet Texas 2050 Fall Research Showcase Series, join us to hear talks on:
“Improving the Estimation of Inundation Extent and Depth with High Resolution Terrain Data Over the State of Texas” [Team: Paola Passalaqua (CAEE), David Arctur, Harry Evans, and Xing Zheng (Center for Water and the Environment), Suzanne Pierce and Daniel Hardesty-Lewis (TACC) ]
“Strategic Evacuation for Regional Events: With and Without Autonomous Vehicles” [Team: Kara Kockelman (CAEE), Krishna Kumar (CAEE), Jooyong Lee].
Register now.
LBJ In the Arena: Health Care for People Without Housing During COVID-19
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, 12:01 to 1:01 p.m.
This LBJ in the Arena panel discussion will feature the work of the Good Systems funded project Smart Cities Should Be Good Cities.
Robotics Panel: Last Mile Autonomous Delivery Systems
Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, 2:01 to 3:01 p.m.
Tune in to hear from the interdisciplinary team including Good Systems researchers that has created a building-to-building delivery system for the UT campus using robots.
Hypergiant AI Ethics Two-Part Webinar Series - Part 2: Rethinking AI Ethics, Regulation & Policy
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, 11:01 a.m.
The second of this two-part webinar series will feature Good Systems Past Chair Ken Fleischmann. #tomorrowingtoday
Hypergiant AI Ethics Two-Part Webinar Series - Part 1: Confronting Racial and Gender Bias in AI
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, 11:01 a.m.
The first of this two-part webinar series will feature Good Systems researcher S. Craig Watkins.
Social Justice Working Group Meeting
Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
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PT2050 TACC Institute
Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
This week-long Institute runs from Aug 3-7. It will offer virtual, hands-on workshops and presentations that introduce components of the PT2050 Cyber Ecosystem, helping researchers take advantage of the available tools and services.
Capsule Hackathon for Climate Change
Saturday, June 20, 2020, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.
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