Data Science in the Time of COVID-19
As the world continues to navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased reliance on comprehensive, accurate and accessible data to help with decision-making and future planning. Join us as a panel of experts discusses several data aggregation and visualization projects currently underway, as well as the social and ethical considerations that come with these efforts.
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Roboethics Workshop at ICRA 2020
The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation will be hosted virtually this year. Included in the program is Against Robot Dystopias, a workshop that will: 1) identify ethical, legal and societal issues within robotics and automation; and, 2) introduce and discuss technical methods for addressing these issues. Visit the workshop page for more information on how to participate.
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Student and Child Data Privacy
To keep children and their families safe from COVID-19, schools closed their doors, emptied their classrooms, and connected with students online. UNESCO reports that nationwide closures impact over 91% of the world’s student population. In the United States alone, over 50 million students are quarantined at home. How can parents and teachers support each other while also navigating the competing demands of working from home in the same place and often with the same devices with their children? What can be done to improve student outcomes and promote positive relationships at home? This IEEE Tech Talk showcases what you can do to support safe, healthy, and effective online interactions.
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The 3 Rs of 5G: Risk, Reward & Responsibility
Poised to become deployed on a wide-scale basis, 5G is ushering in the future of communication and more. This potentially disruptive technology promises to deliver advancements across a broad range of applications. But are there any downsides, as well? This panel discussion addresses the potential rewards and risks of 5G, as well as the responsibility for managing both.