The event, titled 鈥�The Ethics of AI,鈥� is free and open to the public. The panel will bring together experts from computer science, philosophy, history, and information science to explore questions at the heart of today鈥檚 AI revolution: What does it mean to use AI ethically? What concerns does the rapid proliferation of AI pose? And what is at risk if society ignores the ethical challenges tied to artificial intelligence?

The panelists include Dr. Jonathan Bona, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Dr. Megan Fritts Cabrera, assistant professor of philosophy at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock; Dr. Kristin Mann, professor of history at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and coordinator of the Secondary Social Studies Education program; and Dale Rutherford, a Ph.D. candidate in information science at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and researcher with the Center for Ethical AI. Dr. Marta Cieslak, director of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Downtown, will serve as moderator.

Each panelist brings a unique perspective to the discussion. Bona has researched AI for nearly two decades, applying artificial intelligence techniques to medicine, biology, and health. Cabrera specializes in technology ethics, with current work focused on how emerging technologies threaten to undermine essential conditions for human flourishing. Mann is examining how AI is reshaping the teaching of history and social studies in K-12 and higher education. Rutherford, whose research focuses on the ethical integration of AI, works with companies through the Center for Ethical AI to help them adopt AI responsibly.

鈥淭he rapid proliferation of AI poses great ethical concerns, including security and privacy of data, manipulation of users, and environmental costs,鈥� Cieslak said. 鈥淲e won鈥檛 answer all the questions, but we hope that by bringing together experts representing various disciplines we can open an important community conversation. If you are wondering about what it means to use AI ethically or whether that鈥檚 even possible, this panel is for you. And if you have never thought about the ethical implications of AI development, then you should definitely join us on Oct. 9.鈥�

The panel will be held at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Downtown, 333 President Clinton Ave. For more information, email downtown@ualr.edu.

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Duaa Abu Halimeh, who holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in chemical engineering from her home country of Jordan, was unable to find a job that fit with her responsibilities as a mother to three active daughters. Seeking a fresh start, she decided to return to school to earn a master鈥檚 degree that would lead her to a fulfilling career.

鈥淭his journey has been difficult, but it鈥檚 the best thing I could do for myself and my family,鈥� Abu Halimeh said. 鈥淲hen you have a passion for education, you push through because you want purpose in your life.鈥�

While pursuing her master鈥檚 degree in information quality, Abu Halimeh worked as a research assistant at the Arkansas IDEA Data and Research Office, a partnership between 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and the state鈥檚 Office of Special Education. She also had a unique experience as a graduate student鈥攐ne of her professors was her husband, Dr. Ahmed Abu Halimeh, an associate professor of information science.

鈥淚t was sometimes strange to have my husband as my professor, but he was a great support to me during this journey,鈥� she said. 鈥淢y oldest daughter, who is 13, also helped me a lot, and we often did our homework together.鈥�

Six months ago, Abu Halimeh took a major step toward her ideal career by accepting a position as a research program manager in the College of Medicine鈥檚 Office of Research at the (糖心Vlog传媒MS). In her role, she works closely with faculty and staff to identify emerging research priorities, allocate resources, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

Following her graduation, Abu Halimeh plans to continue her career at 糖心Vlog传媒MS and hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in information quality, focusing on data governance.

鈥淚 am very proud to be a 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock graduate,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 want to give a big thank you to all the faculty who are all amazing, especially Dr. Elizabeth Pierce, Dr. John Talburt, and my husband. I had a great experience, and I am so proud of earning my degree.鈥�

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