Wyman Visiting Professorship in Arts and Sciences

The Walker D. And Helen Bryant Wyman Speaker Series presents: Safiya U. Noble, Ph.D. As digital technologies evolve, they reflect values shaped by social dynamics like race, gender, and politics. In her talk, Noble will explore key themes from her book, "Algorithms of Oppression," addressing issues of marginalization in platforms like Google and the impact of AI on civil and human rights. Join us for an insightful conversation on the intersection of technology and social justice.

Noble is the David O. Sears Endowed Chair at UCLA and is an author. A 2021 MacArthur Fellow, she researches the intersection of race, gender, and technology. Noble directs the Center on Race & Digital Justice and is the leading expert on algorithmic bias and digital discrimination.

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided.

Her book is available at: https://safiyaunoble.com/research-writing/

For more information about the event contact Moira Lynch, moira.lynch@uwrf.edu or Falcon Connect

Established with a generous gift from Dr. Bry Wyman in 2015, the goal of the Walker D. and Helen Bryant Wyman Visiting Professorship Program is to feature prominent scholars speaking on timely topics.

The events are free and open to the public.