We propose an interactive, deep-dive, cross-disciplinary session to address and help mitigate the harmful effects of implicit bias, which continues to be a persistent and pressing social issue. The goals of our session include: a) promoting awareness of explicit and implicit (unconscious) bias, b) discussing how bias affects behavior and judgements, and c) providing strategies and experience through role-play to help recognize and mitigate the effects of bias. The role play is based on scenarios drawn from real life experiences, with an emphasis on bias toward individuals with disabilities. Participants will leave with resources to enhance what they have learned.
Director, SCS4ALL and Women@SCS, Carnegie Mellon University
Dr. Carol Frieze has worked on diversity and inclusion in Carnegie Mellon’s School of Computer Science (SCS) for the past 18 years. Her publications, teaching and research interests focus on the culture of computing, stereotypes and myths, unconscious bias, and broadening participation... Read More →
Dr. Geoff Kaufman is the founder of the eHeart Lab and an Assistant Professor in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie Mellon. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in social psychology from Ohio State University, and a B.A. in psychology from Carnegie Mellon University... Read More →
Outreach Project Manager, Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science
Jonathan Reynolds is currently the Outreach Project Manager for the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. He serves as the liaison for the School of Computer Science and university-wide diversity inclusion initiatives. Jonathan was a part of the university roll-out... Read More →
Thursday June 6, 2019 1:10pm - 3:00pm MDT
Silver1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202
