Bias In Design: Three Provocations, a DDes/Ph.D. Spring Symposium

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Event Description

This symposium brings together researchers, scholars, and practitioners to engage in a dialogue addressing the bias embedded in such fields and contexts as data and research, planning and design, and identity and space. At the heart of this is a much-needed discussion about how we can collectively design a more equitable and just future. Enjoy three live sessions, interactive networking with symposium attendees, a workbook, and a discussion featuring all panelists.

Organized by students from the DDes and Ph.D. programs at the GSD.

Symposium Schedule:

11:00 – 11:05 am Welcome by Symposium Organizers

11:05 – 11:10 pm Greeting by Dean Sarah Whiting

11:10 – 11:35 pm Bias in Identity Formation, Moderated by Sabrina Osmany

11:35 – 12:05 pm Bias in Data Research, Moderated by Aisha Densmore-Bey

12:05 -12:20 pm Intermission/Networking Session

12:20 – 12:45 pm Bias in Space, Moderated by Esesua Ikpefan

12:45 -1:10 pm Speaker Discussion, Moderated by Ashley Tannebaum

Conclusion Ali Malkawi + Erika Naginski (DDes and Ph.D. Dept. Heads)

How to Join

Register to attend this event here.

For more information, please visit biasindesign2021.com.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Aisha Densmore-Bey at [email protected].

Harvard University welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the Public Programs Office at (617) 496-2414 or [email protected] in advance of your participation or visit. Requests for American Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance. Please note that the University will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability.

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