Symposium

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize everything from research to education and healthcare. In every instance, embracing this innovation must be balanced against fears concerning loss of privacy, lack of transparency, increase in inequality, and other social and economic issues. Scientists, in collaboration with policymakers, industry leaders and the public, play an important role in shaping an AI future that benefits all. In recognition of the timeliness and sizable implications of AI in our state, the Washington State Academy of Sciences is bringing together scientists, industry professionals, and policymakers at our 17th annual symposium, “AI for Washington State: Using Artificial Intelligence to explore, discover and understand.” Attendees will discuss the many challenges and opportunities related to research applying AI to critical state industries including climate, agriculture and health.

This event is open to the public. JOIN US if you are part of the research or AI communities in Washington State, a member of WSAS, an elected official or staff of federal, state or local government.

Mike Goodchild, WSAS Board Member & Symposium Chair

Marcia McNutt, President, National Academy of Sciences

Eric Horvitz, Chief Scientific Officer, Microsoft

Moderator: Deborah Gracio, Associate Laboratory Director, National Security Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Panelists:

• Dale Durran, Professor, University of Washington; Principal Research Scientist, Climate, Nvidia
• Lai-yung Ruby Leung, Battelle Fellow, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
• Panelist 3, TBA

TBD

Moderator: Eric Horvitz, Chief Scientific Officer, Microsoft

Panelists:

• Andre Coleman, Chief Scientist, Geospatial Science, Analytics, and Geointelligence Lead, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
• Ananth Kalyanaraman, Director, AgAID Institute; Professor and Boeing Centennial Chair in Computer Science, Washington State University
• Paul Mikesell, Founder and CEO, Carbon Robotics

Moderator: Mari Ostendorf, Vice Provost for Research, University of Washington

Panelists:

• Anna Zamora-Kapoor, Assistant Professor, IREACH, Washington State University
• Taran Gujral, Associate Professor, Human Biology Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center
• Panelist 3, TBA

Chair, Michael Goodchild, Emeritus Professor, University of California, Santa Barbara

Deborah Gracio, Associate Laboratory Director, National Security Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Eric Horvitz, Chief Scientific Officer, Microsoft

Ed Lazowska, Professor, Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington

Mari Ostendorf, Vice Provost for Research, University of Washington