Value Sensitive Design for Responsible Innovation

David Hendry, Professor and MSIM Program Chair, UW Information School

Value sensitive design, pioneered by Prof. Batya Friedman in the mid 1990s, is a methodology for responsible innovation. In this workshop, first, I will introduce the theory, method, and practice of value sensitive design and, second, we will tackle a design challenge, where we will explore how value sensitive design can be used to innovate with our moral and technical imaginations. To learn about value sensitive design, see https://vsdesign.org.

Location: MGH 242

AI Won’t Save Us (Unless We Save It First): What’s Your AI Policy?

Sara Sanford, Assistant Teaching Professor, UW Information School

Policy making isn’t just for elected officials and bureaucrats. Product, program, and project managers all have a role to play in shaping policy within organizations. If you’ve made an information choice, you’ve set a policy. As AI transformation accelerates, businesses - and the individuals inside them - face tough questions: What are the impacts of our AI choices? Who are we leaving out? How do we code fairness and sustainability in, and still remain competitive? These are policy questions, and you can help answer them. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use an information ethics framework and their own sense of curiosity to shape policy for an inclusive, resilient AI future.

Location: MGH 254

Misinformation Escape Room

Cameron Cramer, MSIM Academic Advisor, UW Information School

Loki’s Loop is a project of the University of Washington Center for an Informed Public. Its first game, "The Euphorigen Investigation," is an escape room. Escape rooms are live-action adventure games where teams of players work cooperatively to solve a series of puzzles. The immersive nature of the medium serves as an engaging way to interact with various deceptive tactics such as manipulated charts, bot accounts, and deep fakes. It’s an experiential rather than skills-based approach for people to think more critically about the information they encounter online.

Location: MGH 258

Regression Analysis Using R Programming Language

Mike Teodorescu, Assistant Professor, UW Information School

This hands-on lab will feature linear regression models, some practice data, as well as introduce causal inference. Some additional materials to read after the session will be linked. Some familiarity with R is preferred but not required.

Location: MGH 430

Robots, Romance, and Religion: Relationships with and through Technology

Wes King, Assistant Teaching Professor, UW Information School

This workshop explores the intersections of technology, romance, and religion. Discover how AI, robots, and virtual reality are reshaping our relationships and religious lives. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and group activities, we'll delve into the ethical and societal implications of these emerging technologies.

Location: MGH 254

AI with Integrity: Designing Ethical and Fair Products

Fawad Khan, Head of Product - Azure Lab Services, Microsoft

In this interactive workshop, explore the key principles of AI ethics, including fairness, transparency, privacy, and accountability. Learn how to identify and mitigate bias, design human-centered AI, and navigate ethical challenges in real-world products. Through case studies and interactive discussions, gain practical strategies for building trustworthy AI systems that align with industry regulations and societal values. Whether you're a developer, product leader, product manager, or a policymaker, this session will equip you with the tools to create AI solutions that are not just innovative but also responsible and inclusive.

Location: MGH 254

Day in the Life of a Program Manager

Shane Xu, Guest Faculty Member, UW Information School

Join MSIM Alum (‘12) and senior technical program manager at Google, Shane Xu, for an in depth conversation covering the ins and outs of project and program management at Google.

Location: MGH 242