BTAA Women+ in Technology – Mentorship Opportunity 

November 21, 2024 | By Site Admin | News

The Big Ten Academic Alliance Women+ in Technology (WIT) Mentorship Subcommittee is excited to announce applications for the cross-BTAA Mentorship Program are now open. This is a great opportunity to … Read More

Cybersecurity + You (What is my role) – Summary

October 29, 2024 | By Site Admin | Uncategorized

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity at Rutgers is more crucial than ever. Universities store tons of sensitive data, from student records to research findings, making them prime targets for cyber-attacks. … Read More

Call to join BTAA Women+ in Technology Sub Committees

May 29, 2024 | By Site Admin | News

Starting in June 2024, we are inviting non-steering committee members to serve on our BTAA WIT subcommittees. This means that any Woman+ in IT with a Big Ten email address … Read More

Ethical AI: Wishful Thinking or Reality? (*NEW COFFEE CATCHUP TIME 11:30am)

Please join us for a coffee catch-up on the critical topic of AI, specifically GenAI. As this technology rapidly advances, becoming integrated into both our daily and professional lives, it brings significant ethical challenges and concerns. Are these ethical issues an inevitable trade-off for the unprecedented efficiency that AI offers, or can we aim for something better? In our thought-provoking discussion, we'll explore what it takes to make AI more inclusive, ethically-driven, and trustworthy. We’ll also look ahead to the future of AI technology and consider how ethical considerations can enhance its usability and impact. Let’s come together to discuss, question, and envision a future where AI not only revolutionizes our lives but does so in a fair and ethical manner. Host: Victoria Abramenka-Lachheb

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2025 Privacy Everywhere Conference

Human-centered by Design Friday, January 24, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, 405 N. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL and Online Free | Lunch available for in-person attendees Decisions about privacy impact every aspect of our professional, educational, and personal lives. This in-person conference, with streaming available, explores a human-centered approach to privacy—balancing innovation with privacy rights and ethical data use. Sessions will cover critical topics, including human-centric data systems, privacy by design, the ethical challenges of data collection, the intersection of privacy and public safety in police surveillance technology and the role of AI in privacy. Attendees will gain insights into privacy principles from legal, ethical, and industry perspectives, leaving equipped to implement human-centered privacy practices in higher education and beyond. Registration for conference with lunch closes January 13. Registration for in person or online attendance without lunch closes January 23. Register here

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BTAA - Mini Conference - From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence Mini-Conference

Join us for an interactive session on how to manage Imposter Syndrome and bring Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence, presented by Beth Scheid, Associate Chief Information Officer at the University of Illinois. We will then have the opportunity to work with BTAA colleagues and take a deep dive into finding solutions and our own self-confidence. Click to Register

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