The reality is that AI adopts the biases of its creators: humans. If existing misogyny and unconscious gender bias is codified into the next wave of technology, the underrepresented are exposed to a less fair, more unequal future. How can we change the conversation and the technology to ensure all humans flourish not just the few?
About the event
Across STEM industries and academic institutions there are many challenges: professional isolation, sexual harassment and bullying and difficulties balancing work and family. These sorts of experiences disproportionately affect women, people from ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community and disabled people.
There are currently many projects to increase the uptake of STEM subjects by school/undergraduate students. However there are very few evidence based, large scale projects to improve the environment within these areas.
This event hopes to provide an opportunity for like-minded people across a variety of STEM based fields to network, design and develop projects to 1) increase diversity in STEM and 2) improve the working environment. The event will include invited talks and panel discussions, alongside sessions for participants to work collaboratively on projects. There will be time for unconference presentations by participants, as well as ample time for networking. The second day will close with pitches, where participants present their ideas to funders and industry leaders to obtain funding to take the projects forward.
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