The AI Revolution: Using Artificial
Intelligence for Socially Responsible Science
Saturday mornings January 15, through February 19, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This year's lecture series will be held live via Zoom Video Webinar.
January 15, 2022
Using AI in Mobile Phone Applications to Identify Plant Disease, Track Insect Infestations, and Improve Food Security
Presented by David Hughes
January 22, 2022
Bioinformatics and Machine Learning for Bioinformatics and Weather Prediction
Presented by Jia Li
February 5, 2022
Using AI to Improve Patient-Provider Communication
Presented by the Simplify team, a group in the Penn State College of Medicine.
February 12, 2022
Mathematical Understanding of Artificial Intelligence
Presented by Jinchao Xu
February 19, 2022
Importance of Human Agency in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Presented by S. Shyam Sundar
The lecture series was founded by Abhay Ashtekar, founding director of the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. It owes its success to Barbara Kennedy, who presided over the series during its first 25 years, making it one of the most successful science outreach events in central Pennsylvania.
University Policies
The Pennsylvania State University encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about physical access provided, please email sci-comm@psu.edu in advance of your participation or visit.
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