Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Columbia-IBM Center for Blockchain and Data Transparency brings together cross-disciplinary teams to advance innovation in blockchain and data transparency and closely associated topics for the good of society that will drive new science and technology, develop thought leadership and influence policy.
This showcase explores new topics, upcoming initiatives, and celebrates the many accomplishments of the Center throughout the past year. Each session is be led by senior representatives from Columbia University and IBM.
Host:
Sharon Sputz, Executive Director of Strategic Programs, The Data Science Institute, Columbia University
Opening Remarks:
Shih-Fu Chang, Senior Executive Vice Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Science; and Richard Dicker Professor of Electrical Engineering at Columbia University
Jeannette M. Wing, Avanessians Director of the Data Science Institute and Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University
Keynote: Technology and Research Investment for Social Impact:
Stacy Hobson, Director of Responsible and Inclusive Technologies Research, IBM Research
Dr. Stacy Hobson is the Director of the Responsible and Inclusive Technologies group at IBM Research. Stacy’s research has spanned multiple areas including topics such as addressing racial and social inequities, AI transparency, and governmental crisis management. Stacy is fortunate to have the opportunity to use her expertise as a scientist to address problems that matter for the world and in particular, for people in historically underrepresented communities.
Stacy has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and holds 16 US patents. Stacy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from South Carolina State University, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Duke University and a PhD in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science from the University of Maryland at College Park.
The Columbia-IBM Center for Blockchain and Data Transparency brings together cross-disciplinary teams to advance innovation in blockchain and data transparency and closely associated topics for the good of society that will drive new science and technology, develop thought leadership and influence policy.
This showcase explores new topics, upcoming initiatives, and celebrates the many accomplishments of the Center throughout the past year. Each session is be led by senior representatives from Columbia University and IBM.
Host:
Sharon Sputz, Executive Director of Strategic Programs, The Data Science Institute, Columbia University
Opening Remarks:
Shih-Fu Chang, Senior Executive Vice Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Science; and Richard Dicker Professor of Electrical Engineering at Columbia University
Jeannette M. Wing, Avanessians Director of the Data Science Institute and Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University
Keynote: Technology and Research Investment for Social Impact:
Stacy Hobson, Director of Responsible and Inclusive Technologies Research, IBM Research
Dr. Stacy Hobson is the Director of the Responsible and Inclusive Technologies group at IBM Research. Stacy’s research has spanned multiple areas including topics such as addressing racial and social inequities, AI transparency, and governmental crisis management. Stacy is fortunate to have the opportunity to use her expertise as a scientist to address problems that matter for the world and in particular, for people in historically underrepresented communities.
Stacy has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and holds 16 US patents. Stacy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from South Carolina State University, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Duke University and a PhD in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science from the University of Maryland at College Park.
