Janyl Jumadinova, an associate professor of computer science, discussed the shift students face in navigating the digital landscape, where unchecked information or deepfakes can influence their worldview, with University Business.
She urges educators in higher education to take action by recognizing the impact of technology on students’ lives, regardless of major, to prepare them for success across the industries they will enter after graduation.
Jumadinova advocates incorporating ethical reflection into classrooms to develop technological literacy and supports robust computer science programs to provide technical knowledge. Collaboration with industry professionals and policymakers is also crucial for educators to stay connected, as technology continues to move at a breathtaking pace.
At Allegheny College, Jumadinova has led hands-on exercises for the ethiCS responsible computer science effort. It explores societal responsibility and invites students to consider real-life topics, anticipating how technological biases may cause unintended harm.
