NYU professor Meredith Broussard to discuss bias in technology, March 27

March 19, 2024 8:27 am Logan McGrady

Meredith Broussard, a data journalist and professor at NYU, will visit the UM-Flint campus to discuss her research into bias in technology, March 27.

Algorithms are contributing to life-changing decisions for people on a daily basis. From granting mortgages to critical health care diagnoses, the promise of such technology is that it helps professionals make fast, accurate decisions based purely on the data. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that the data algorithms utilize are often inherently flawed. Facial[…]

UM-Flint to host labor discussion with former US representative, NYT columnist

November 3, 2023 2:45 pm Logan McGrady

Former Rep. Andy Levin (left) and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie will join a panel discussion moderated by UM-Flint faculty on campus, Nov. 30.

Former Rep. Andy Levin and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie will visit the University of Michigan-Flint for a moderated discussion on democracy, labor and the future of work. The event will take place, 5-6:30 p.m., Nov. 30, in the University Center KIVA and is free and open to the public. Jacob Lederman, associate professor[…]