Bias in the machine: Internet algorithms reinforce harmful stereotypes

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Catherine Zandonella

THE ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE (AI) SYSTEMS that suggest our search terms and otherwise determine what we see online rely on data that can be biased against women and racial and religious groups, according to a study led Continue Reading →

Computer chip for point-of-care diagnosis

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Catherine Zandonella

Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Kaushik Sengupta and his team are developing a computer chip-based diagnostic system, which rests comfortably on a fingertip but contains hundreds of different sensors for simultaneous detection of disease-causing agents. Continue Reading →

Computer expert makes it easy for the rest of us

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Catherine Zandonella

Brian Kernighan, a celebrity in the world of computer science, has written a new book hailed as essential reading for non-geeks. D is for Digital (selfpublished, 2011) explains computers in everyday language and is Continue Reading →

The future of Princeton mathematics

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Catherine Zandonella

As the Department of Mathematics’ first female chair, Sun-Yung Alice Chang has taken a personal interest and central role in attracting more women to the field. Chang, Princeton’s Eugene Higgins Professor of Mathematics, served as Continue Reading →

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