The Center for Equitable AI & Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS) at Morgan State University proudly hosts the National Symposium on Equitable AI each year. This event is an opportunity for critical and constructive reflection on AI’s past, present, and future, with special attention to issues of equity and racial bias.
Topics discussed during the 2024 event included:
- Equitability of AI applications in education, healthcare, and criminal justice
- Legacies of bias and diversity gaps in datasets
- Enhancing diversity in AI research and development
- Managing environmental impacts of AI
CEAMLS Mission Statement
To facilitate the development, deployment, and verification of socially responsible and equitable artificial intelligence systems and to ensure the public is well-informed of how evolving technologies in this space affect their health, prosperity, and happiness.
CEAMLS Vision Statement
The Center for Equitable AI and Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS) facilitates the research, development of standards, identification of new methods, and advancement of innovative technologies that benefit everyone on the planet. CEAMLS serves as an interdisciplinary nexus for thought leadership in the application of fair and unbiased technology and its applications. The Center will remain rooted in scholarly stewardship, cultivating the next generation of students at all levels, as well as life-long learners across industries and areas of study.
The Center for Equitable AI and Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS) facilitates the research, development of standards, identification of new methods, and advancement of innovative technologies that benefit everyone on the planet. CEAMLS serves as an interdisciplinary nexus for thought leadership in the application of fair and unbiased technology and its applications. The Center will remain rooted in scholarly stewardship, cultivating the next generation of students at all levels, as well as life-long learners across industries and areas of study.
2024 Agenda
8:00 am – 8:45 am
Registration, Breakfast
8:45 am – 9:15 am
Welcome, opening remarks
Drs. Willie E. May & Kofi Nyarko (Morgan State University)
9:15 am – 10:00 am
Keynote #1: Policy & Ethics in Innovation: Developing Ethics & Equity Principles, Terms, & Engagement Tools to Advance Health Equity & Researcher Diversity in AI & ML
Rachele Hendricks-Sturrup (Duke University)
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Keynote #2: Regenerative Indigenous Data Sovereignty
Michael Running Wolf (First Languages Al Reality)
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Coffee Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Talks (Breakout Sessions):
Session #1: Equitable AI in Law & Policy
- The Ethical Algorithm: Legal Foundations for AI Policy
- Sonia Gipson Rankin (University of New Mexico)
- How AI Risk Management Can Enhance the Practice of Trustworthy & Responsible AI
- Reva Schwartz (NIST)
Session #2: Responsible AI in Research
- Responsible AI for Biomedical Data Processing & Computing: Personalized Medicine
- Fahmi Khalifa (Morgan State University)
- Socially & Culturally Relevant Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence at Howard University
- Gloria Washington (Howard University)
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm
Special Guests:
National Security, Equity, & AI: A Conversation with Senior Leadership from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Fayrouz Saad (Assistant Secretary, Office of Partnership & Engagement), Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia (Officer, Office of Civil Rights & Civil Liberties)
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
Keynote #3: Equitability, Inclusiveness, & Bias in Generative AI: A Conversation
John Pasmore (Founder and CEO, Latimer), Chuck Faush (Miles College)
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Keynote #4: Fairness & Trustworthiness in Generative AI
Hal Daumé (University of Maryland)
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Coffee Break
3:15 pm – 4:45 pm
Talks (Breakout Sessions):
Session #3: Algorithmic Fairness
- Equality is not Equity: Recognizing Group Differences in AI
- Angelina Wang (Princeton)
- Causal Fairness: Perspectives from Social & Formal Sciences
- Alycia Carey (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville)
- Causal Agnosticism About Race: Variable Selection Problems in Causal Inference
- Alexander Williams Tolbert (Emory)
Session #4: Equitable AI in Engineering, Industry, & Government
- AI Through the State Government Lens
- Nishant Shah (Maryland Governor’s Office)
- Malur Narayan (CTO, Latimer)
- Understanding Conscious & Unconscious Bias in AI & ML
- Tom Conley (Idaho Research Laboratory)
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Coffee Break
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Keynote #5: Less Discriminatory Algorithms
Solon Barocas (Microsoft / Cornell University)
5:45 pm – 6:30 pm
Panel discussion, Q&A
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Reception
Speakers
Alexander Williams Tolbert
Emory University
Alycia Carey
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Angelina Wang
Princeton University
Fahmi Khalifa
Morgan State University
Gabriella Waters
Morgan State University
Gloria Washington
Howard University
Hal Daumé
University of Maryland
John Pasmore
Founder and CEO, Latimer
Malur Narayan
CTO, Latimer
Michael Running Wolf
First Languages AI Reality
Nishant Shah
Maryland Governer’s Office
Rachele Hendricks-Sturrup
Duke University
Reva Schwartz
National Institute of Standards & Technology
Solon Barocas
Microsoft / Cornell University
Sonia Gipson Rankin
University of New Mexico
Sponsorship
Transform the Future With Us
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) shapes every facet of society, the National Symposium on Equitable AI invites visionaries to support a landmark event dedicated to fostering inclusivity, fairness, and equity in AI technologies. The Symposium will convene leading minds in technology, policy, academia, and social advocacy to chart a path toward more ethical AI development and usage.
Why Sponsor?
Impact: As a sponsor, you have the unique opportunity to influence the conversation around equitable AI, demonstrating your commitment to responsible AI development. Your support will help bring together diverse voices and perspectives, essential for driving meaningful change in the industry.
Join Us
The National Symposium on Equitable AI is more than an event; it’s a movement towards creating a more inclusive, fair, and equitable technological future. Your sponsorship not only supports this vital conversation but also positions your organization as a leader in shaping the future of AI.
Networking and Collaboration
The Symposium offers exclusive networking opportunities with thought leaders, potential collaborators, and innovators. Sponsors will have access to VIP events, roundtable discussions, and bespoke matchmaking sessions to facilitate valuable connections that can drive future innovations.
Custom Sponsorship Opportunities
We welcome the opportunity to create bespoke sponsorship experiences that align with your specific interests and goals. Whether it’s sponsoring a scholarship for emerging leaders, underwriting a technology showcase, or something entirely unique, we’re excited to collaborate with you.
For more details on sponsorship packages and to discuss how you can be part of this transformative event, please contact our Sponsorship Team at albert.sweets@morgan.edu.
For more details on sponsorship packages and to discuss how you can be part of this transformative event, please contact our Sponsorship Team at albert.sweets@morgan.edu.
