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Seidenberg’s Impact at Google’s DevFest: Responsible AI Takes Center Stage
Google Pier 57 was recently full of energy as over 500 tech enthusiasts gathered for GDG DevFest NYC 2024, an event dedicated to exploring “Responsible AI for the Future of Tech.” Among the organizing team was Seidenberg Professor, Associate Dean, and Co-Director of the Pace AI Lab, Dr. Christelle Scharff, who collaborated with Google Developer Groups (GDG) over two months to curate a compelling agenda featuring Googlers and industry professionals.
The festival, organized by Google Developer Group NYC lead Anna Nerozova, highlighted robust ties between Pace University and the tech community. More than 50 Pace students attended, underscoring the university's and Seidenberg’s commitment to experiential learning and industry engagement. Notable moments included a keynote about responsible AI from Seidenberg Advisory Board member and Pace University Board of Trustees member Peta-Gay Clarke, who serves as the Global Community Programs Lead at Google. Dr. Scharff had the honor of introducing Clarke, while she also delivered an insightful lightning talk, “From Pixels to Fashion,” on her own research into AI and fashion, sparking conversations with students from Pace and beyond, including peers from NYU and Stevens Institute.
Seidenberg’s Lauren DeMaio, an MS in Computer Science student and leader of the Google Developer Student Club at Pace, introduced two of the event's speakers, further showing her dedication to bridging academic learning with industry practice. Seidenberg alum Bhavik Chopra, now a Data Analyst at Metropolitan Transportation Authority, was also heavily involved in organizing the event.
Reflecting on the event, Dr. Scharff shared that she was honored to be at the event among so many peers and students, and that “the collaboration and enthusiasm at GDG DevFest NYC reflect the dynamic future of AI and its role in shaping technology responsibly.”
GDG DevFest NYC exemplified the power of partnerships, knowledge-sharing, and hands-on learning. Seidenberg's presence not only highlighted the school’s leadership in tech education but also inspired students to actively engage in shaping the tech of tomorrow.
For more on Seidenberg's involvement in groundbreaking tech events, visit GDG DevFest NYC 2024.
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Pace University is pleased to announce the establishment of the Gale Epstein Center for Technology, Policy, and the Environment, made possible by a significant gift from Gale Epstein, a New York City-based philanthropist and business leader. The new center is housed in the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.