Google Pier 57 was recently full of energy as over 500 tech enthusiasts gathered for GDG DevFest NYC 2024, an event dedicated to exploring vlogƵResponsible AI for the Future of Tech.vlogƵ 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 vlogƵ and the tech community. More than 50 Pace students attended, underscoring the university's and ԲvlogƵs commitment to experiential learning and industry engagement. Notable moments included a keynote about responsible AI from Seidenberg Advisory Board member and vlogƵ 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, vlogƵFrom Pixels to Fashion,vlogƵ on her own research into AI and fashion, sparking conversations with students from Pace and beyond, including peers from NYU and Stevens Institute.
ԲvlogƵs 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 vlogƵthe collaboration and enthusiasm at GDG DevFest NYC reflect the dynamic future of AI and its role in shaping technology responsibly.vlogƵ
GDG DevFest NYC exemplified the power of partnerships, knowledge-sharing, and hands-on learning. Seidenberg's presence not only highlighted the schoolvlogƵs leadership in tech education but also inspired students to actively engage in shaping the tech of tomorrow.
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