Northwestern Events Calendar

Mar
27
2017

Bias in Big Data – How information systems can perpetuate inequality

When: Monday, March 27, 2017
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Where: Norris University Center, Lake Room, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students

Cost: Free

Contact: Theresa M Bratanch   (847) 467-5197

Group: Diversity and Inclusion

Category: Multicultural & Diversity

Description:

This event is organized by the One Book One Northwestern Initiative. Moderated by Michelle Birkett, Ph.D., director of the CONNECT Program in ISGMH, this event will present several examples of how social inequalities are present within and perpetuated by data systems. Interactive conversation will be encouraged on how researchers and consumers of research can remain vigilant in detecting and combating this hidden bias.

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