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Bold NamesHumanoid Robot Startups Are Hot. This AI Expert Cuts Through the Hype.Ayanna Howard is dean of The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering, an IEEE Senior Member, and a top expert on two of the most hyped fields in tech: humanoid robots and artificial intelligence. Combining these technologies could allow advanced bots to take on all sorts of tasks, from helping pack boxes at warehouses, to taking care of the elderly, or even doing the dishes. But what will it take to get there, and how close are we to getting everyday robot helpers? Howard speaks to WSJ’s Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins on the Bold Names podcast.
2025-02-2831 min
AI Innovations UnleashedAI: A Legacy of Innovation – Black Voices Shaping the Future – Episode 3Reading Time: < >
Explore the personal journeys behind groundbreaking AI innovations in our latest AI Innovations Unleashed episode! Host JR and guest Dr. Marcus Thompson discuss the legacy of Dr. Clarence “Skip” Ellis, Rediet Abebe, and Dr. Ayanna Howard—trailblazers who transformed collaborative computing, ethical AI, and robotics. Don’t miss this inspiring look at how diversity and resilience fuel technological progress!
Additional Readings List
Collaborative Computing and Dr. Clarence “Skip” Ellis:
“The Early Days of Collaborative Computing” – Communications of the ACM
“Computer Supported Cooperative Work: From Early Ideas to Current Innovations” – ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interacti...2025-02-1800 minAI Innovations UnleashedAI: A Legacy of Innovation - Black Voices Shaping the Future - Episode 3Explore the personal journeys behind groundbreaking AI innovations in our latest AI Innovations Unleashed episode! Host JR and guest Dr. Marcus Thompson discuss the legacy of Dr. Clarence “Skip” Ellis, Rediet Abebe, and Dr. Ayanna Howard—trailblazers who transformed collaborative computing, ethical AI, and robotics. Don’t miss this inspiring look at how diversity and resilience fuel technological progress!Additional Readings ListCollaborative Computing and Dr. Clarence “Skip” Ellis:"The Early Days of Collaborative Computing" – Communications of the ACM"Computer Supported Cooperative Work: From Early Ideas to Current Innovations" – ACM Transactions on Computer-Human InteractionBiographical profiles on pion...2025-02-1807 min
ASCE Plot Points PodcastEpisode 169: Ayanna Howard, on how AI is changing civil engineering right nowArtificial intelligence is changing the way civil engineering gets done.
Ayanna Howard, Ph.D., serves as the dean of The Ohio State University College of Engineering and has been on the cutting edge of AI research for more than three decades. Named one of the most powerful women engineers in the world by Business Insider and a top 50 woman in tech by Forbes, Howard also will deliver the keynote at the ASCE 2024 Convention Oct. 6-9 in Tampa, Florida.
In episode 169 of the ASCE Plot Points podcast, Howard talks about her history researching AI and what civil engineers...2024-08-2713 min
Ever Wonder? from the California Science CenterREBROADCAST:......if robots can be biased? (with Ayanna Howard)The field of robotics has advanced a LOT over the past couple of decades, and part of that has to do with advances in the fields of computer science and artificial intelligence. Algorithms that help robots function and interact with the world are all around us, from the search engines we use to the facial recognition function in our phones.But these algorithms can have problems. This past September, for example, Twitter users discovered that photo previews, which use machine learning to crop photos to the most interesting part, appeared to favor white faces over Black faces.2024-06-0525 min
Washington Post LiveMicrosoft's Jared Spataro and OSU's Ayanna Howard on how AI could change the future of workJared Spataro, head of AI at Work at Microsoft, talks about the company's Copilot assistant, how generative AI compares to other recent technology and why managers might currently be the most effective users of AI tools. Then, Ayanna Howard, dean of Ohio State University’s College of Engineering, discusses the future of computer science education and how to best prepare students for careers in the next iteration of the digital age.
Conversations recorded on Thursday, March 28, 2024.2024-03-2843 min
DiaBuddy Club PodcastEpisode 26: Future Leader From Howard UniversityToday we welcome an extraordinary woman in pharmacy who will change the world in our profession. Ayanna McIntosh is a 6th year PharmD candidate from Howard University who is on a path to greatness as a Concierge Service Provider (CSP). She is a participant in our Caresync Concierge rotation here and the driving force in our initiative to bring The DiaBuddy Experience to The Diabetes Foundation to help save lives. Enjoy The Show as her story is riveting ! Contact Us if you want to tell your story as well by emailing us at SUPPORT@THEDIABUDDYCLUB.COM2024-03-0144 min
The Melanin Unicorn PodcastThe Art of Celebrating WinsThis week's Melanin Unicorn Podcast is beaming with pride as we celebrate the achievements of the trailblazing Dr. Ayanna Howard. As the new Dean of the Ohio State University College of Engineering, her journey from the head of Georgia Tech's School of Interactive Computing to her current prestigious role is nothing short of inspiring. Dr. Howard's mantra, "Always Be Proud," sets the tone for a conversation that will leave you feeling emboldened to recognize and honor your own accomplishments. Her dedication to robotics and her pioneering spirit are not only pushing the boundaries in STEM but are also encouraging...2024-02-1404 minEver Wonder? from the California Science CenterREBROADCAST...if engineers should study ethics? (with Ayanna Howard)For this episode, we’re taking a look back at Perry’s interview with roboticist and Professor Ayanna Howard. He spoke with Ayanna about how the fields of computer science and artificial intelligence have advanced, and considered the ways robots can be biased. Considering all of the ethical and social aspects of the new technology engineers create….Ever wonder if engineers should study ethics?In this short, Perry and Ayanna discuss the importance of teaching ethics to technologists and engineers. We are after all the ones creating new technologies and shaping how the field...2023-08-3006 min
Five O'Clock with Theral TimpsonHow Much Do Our Genes Determine Our Health? Howard McLeod on the Rising Impact of Genomic Research on MedicineChapters:0:00 Why Southern Utah?5:00 How is genomics changing medicine?11:03 New genomics center at Utah Tech17:37 When should one get pharmacogenetics testing?25:10 Impact on cancer care33:32 Early cancer detection36:42 What about diabetes and cardiology?42:17 The future of genomicsMost of us have family and friends who have died from cancer. We also know many who survive it. Whenever there is a cancer diagnosis, we are left asking why. Is it lifestyle, is it family inheritance, or is it random mutations in the genes? In fact, the study of our DNA is revolutionizing cancer treatment. Since sequencing the human ge...2023-07-2750 min
Minds Worth MeetingWhat Do the AI and Robots of Tomorrow Have in Store? OSU Dean Ayanna Howard Tells UsHave you ever wished you could sit down and have a conversation with one of the top robotics and AI engineers in the world? In this episode of Minds Worth Meeting we do exactly that when Whitney Jennings speaks with former NASA engineer and the current Dean of The Ohio State University's College of Engineering, Dr. Ayanna Howard. In this episode:Ayanna explains that, while buzzy at the moment, artificial intelligence isn’t new. In fact, it’s just data and algorithms. In other words – the basis for all computers.She tells us what makes AI differe...2023-06-3022 min
Lexman ArtificialAyanna Howard on Placers in HawaiiLexman is one of the best hosts ever. His incredible stories are sure to make you laugh. This week, he talks to Ayanna Howard about placers in Hawaii.2023-02-2504 minEver Wonder? from the California Science Center...if engineers should study ethics? (with Ayanna Howard)For this episode, we’re taking a look back at Perry’s interview with roboticist and Professor Ayanna Howard. He spoke with Ayanna about how the fields of computer science and artificial intelligence have advanced, and considered the ways robots can be biased. Considering all of the ethical and social aspects of the new technology engineers create….Ever wonder if engineers should study ethics?In this short, Perry and Ayanna discuss the importance of teaching ethics to technologists and engineers. We are after all the ones creating new technologies and shaping how the field...2022-11-2306 min