Penn State student organizations and units at campuses across the commonwealth will be holding events in honor of Black History Month. Here’s a look at some of the events and opportunities taking place at the University’s campuses during the month of February.
Danielle M. Conway, dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law, will deliver the Derrick Bell Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at University of Oregon School of Law. The livestreamed lecture is free and open to the public.
Penn State campus communities will honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with virtual events and activities to be held on MLK Day 2023, Monday, Jan. 16, and throughout the month.
Executive Vice President and Provost Nick Jones has announced he will step down Aug. 15 and transition into a new role as special assistant to the president and return as a professor to the College of Engineering.
Once designated to the realm of science fiction, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasing reality in everyday life. Early applications on website messenger platforms and video games have given way to more impactful opportunities, such as AI-assisted surgery, and the potential upsides could save lives. But what are the legal and ethical issues arising from AI-assisted surgery? And how do we navigate those potential pitfalls? A new project dubbed CLASSICA, which includes Penn State Dickinson Law Assistant Professor of Law Sara Gerke, aims to explore those concerns.