Rooted in Fairfield University’s Jesuit Catholic mission of forming men and women for others, the AI research project “aims to serve the national interest by enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) education through the integration of ethical considerations in AI curricula, fostering design and development of responsible and secure AI systems,” according to the project summary approved by the National Science Foundation.
With an end goal to improve the effectiveness of AI ethics education for computer science students, the team will develop an “innovative pedagogical strategy” over the course of the project. According to the project summary, this includes classroom discussions on AI ethics case studies and an open-access repository of case studies to equip students with practical tools for ethical decision-making.
Dr. Paheding will guide the project’s development and implementation through gamified learning modules for AI courses, mentoring graduate students, managing budgets, and serving as the main point of contact for the project evaluator and external advisory board.
About the NSF Awards
To explore Fairfield University’s initiatives in artificial intelligence, visit Fairfield.edu/ai. The University is home to the Patrick J. Waide Center for Applied Ethics, a leading hub for ethics programming, and the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, which houses the AI and Technology Institute, bringing together experts at the intersection of technology, business, and responsible AI.
