Founded in 2019 with an initial gift from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation, Duquesne University's interdisciplinary Grefenstette Center takes an unflinching look at the ethical intersections between science and technology in the modern world from the perspective of the Catholic faith tradition. The center offers a variety of programs, courses and partnerships for students and researchers at Duquesne and throughout the Pittsburgh area.
There are many ways to connect with the Grefenstette Center throughout the year, whether
you're a student, faculty, or member of the public! Learn why we have been asked to join in this new national effort to make AI safer
and more trustworthy!
Engagement Opportunities
How does AI affect those in poverty? How can AI help create a more equitable world?
On April 17, theologians Levi Checketts and Elonda Clay, machine learning scientist
Ehi Nosakhare, and Grefenstette Center director John Slattery, will come together
to discuss Dr. Checketts' latest book, "Poor Technology: Artificial Intelligence and
the Experience of Poverty'!
Join us at 4:30 p.m. in the Africa Room in the Duquesne Union on April 17!Register Now!
Interested in the ethics and responsible use of technology? Want to gain real-world
experience outside of a classroom setting? The Carl G. Grefenstette Center for Ethics in Science, Technology, and Law is proud to
offer an undergraduate scholarship program for four Duquesne University students each academic
year!
Scholarship recipients work closely with center staff to build their research interests,
present a poster, enter the hackathon, and engage in monthly conversations on tech
ethics throughout the year!
Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year will open in Spring of 2024.
The Carl G. Grefenstette Center for Ethics in Science, Technology, and Law at Duquesne
University invites any Duquesne University faculty (tenured, non-tenured, part-time)
to apply for the Grefenstette Faculty Scholars program for Academic Year 2023-2024.
The Grefenstette Center seeks scholars from all academic areas and all backgrounds
to contribute to the conversation around the responsible use of digital technology,
broadly construed.
The goal of the program is to provide financial, administrative, and content support
to faculty members who wish to begin or cultivate a research agenda in that area.
Part of the program will include some light technical content instruction in digital
technology, but no technical background is necessary or expected.
All Scholars will receive a stipend of up to $2000 for the year and benefit from the
feedback, accountability, and encouragement of a research cohort.
Application will open in April 2024!
Each Fall, Duquesne University hosts a national conference on one aspect of technology
ethics. All undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit posters on any
aspect of responsible AI or technology ethics! All accepted posters will receive a
$75 acceptance award, and the best poster in each category (undergrad and grad) will
receive a $400 cash prize!
Competition for 2023 is closed. 2024 competition will open in August!
Grefenstette Center named to National AI Safety Institute Consortium at NIST
Staff, Fellows, and Affiliated Faculty of the Grefenstette Center
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The Grefenstette Center takes an unflinching look at the ethical intersections of science and technology by working with partners at Duquesne, in Pittsburgh, and across the world.