The Institute for Research on Digital Literacies
The Institute for Research on Digital Literacies

Algorithmic Awareness: Conversations with Young Canadians about Algorithms and AI

When:
February 14, 2022 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
2022-02-14T12:30:00-05:00
2022-02-14T14:00:00-05:00
Where:
Zoom
Contact:
IRDL
Algorithmic Awareness: Conversations with Young Canadians about Algorithms and AI @ Zoom

Kara Brisson-Boivin, PhD is the Director of Research for MediaSmarts. Kara is responsible for the planning, methodology, implementation, and dissemination of key findings from original MediaSmarts’ research studies as well as evaluations of MediaSmarts’ programs. Kara also holds an appointment as an Adjunct Research Professor in the Sociology Department at Carleton, University. Kara works with a number of partners on tri-agency funded projects, private and public sector organizations, and federal departments on online issues including; digital well-being, digital citizenship, digital equity and inclusion, privacy, hate, activism, and algorithms and artificial intelligence. Kara brings to MediaSmarts extensive publication experience in academic journals, magazines, news op-eds and research blogs; and a background in presenting research to key stakeholders on parliamentary committees, at academic conferences, invited talks, panels, keynote addresses, and in media interviews.

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