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"...In one of the talks I attended, Diversity and Inclusion in Robotics: The Black in Robotics Initiative by Dr. Ayanna Howard, during the ASEM+UMBC Engineering and Computing Education Program...

"...It’s not Uber’s fault alone that work can be precarious and many Americans have trouble making ends meet. Jeff Bezos may be delusional for wishing to move polluting industries to space, but...

"...Frustratingly, the authors of the new study could not figure out how exactly their models could so accurately detect a patient’s self-reported race. They say that will likely make it harder to...

"...Simply having more stuff stopped making people happier years ago. We need new business models based on products and services that last – products designed to be maintained, upgraded and easily...

"...Design is what ties all of these seemingly very different projects together. ‘We really believe in the power of design, and design as part of research,’ explains Ushigome, who works on most of...

“...This program is really designed to help students understand the consequences, both intended and unanticipated, that their work as computer scientists and engineers can have for individuals and...

“It is great to see Professor Lu’s research confirming that multicultural experience is a vital part of creating leaders,” said Stuart Krusell, a senior director and senior lecturer with the...

Race and technology are closely intertwined, continuously influencing and reshaping one another. While algorithmic bias has received increased attention in recent years, that is only one of the...

"...Moreover, the designs demonstrate a shift in the ethos of the next generation of automotive designers, as they consider creating vehicles for a planet that has changing needs. “The next...

What should the curriculum look like? Engineering students’ ethical development requires a holistic approach. One assessment suggested: “[…] that institutions integrate ethics instruction...