Join Us for a 2-Day Event on Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Society, and Global Development Careers!

📅 Dates: February 11-12, 2025
📍Location: ISTBX 4th Floor

Day 1: Open Forum on AI & Sustainable Society

🕙 February 11, 2025 | 10 AM - 12 PM (Followed by Lunch)
Engage with leading experts as we explore how AI is reshaping critical areas like healthcare, education, climate action, and public policy—especially in under-resourced regions. This forum will tackle pressing ethical challenges and AI’s impact on the Global South.

Speakers:

• Faheem Hussain (Moderator) – Arizona State University
• Suzana Brown – SUNY Korea
• Andrew Maynard – Arizona State University
• Hasib Ahsan – IT University of Copenhagen (Remote)

💡 Why Attend? Contribute to thought-provoking discussions on AI risk, policy, and its role in sustainable development!

Day 2: Workshop - From Research to Real-World Change
🕙 Wednesday, February 12 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (followed by lunch)
ISTBX 481
Focus: Navigating Global Development Careers in an AI-Driven World

This workshop is a two-hour interactive session designed for graduate students interested in careers at the intersection of research and global development. The session will explore diverse career pathways in academia, international organizations, NGOs, and the private sector, highlighting the skills and expertise needed to drive meaningful impact. A key focus will be the growing role of AI in shaping research methodologies, data-driven decision-making, and innovative development solutions. Through expert insights, case studies, and discussions, participants will gain practical strategies for leveraging AI in their career trajectories while addressing ethical considerations and challenges in global development.

Speakers:

• Suzana Brown: Associate Professor, Department of Technology and Society, SUNY Korea
• Mary Jane Parmentier: Clinical Professor, Deputy Director of SFIS, Director of Global Programs, CGF, Arizona State University
• Chrystina Russell: Educational Entrepreneur & Advocate, Northeastern University
• Faheem Hussain: Assistant Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University

🚀 What You’ll Gain: Practical insights, expert guidance, and strategies to navigate research careers in an AI-driven world!

🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and shape the future!