In the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from a futuristic concept to a powerful technology reshaping our everyday lives. AI tools are driving cars, detecting credit card fraud, scanning X-rays for fractures, composing music—even “helping” kids with their homework.
To better understand AI and the changes coming with it, IPR collected insights from faculty experts about how they are using and studying AI, what they are learning, and what the future might hold.
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As our climate continues to change, what steps can we take to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions? Join IPR and the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy on Wednesday, April 2, at 3:30 p.m. for an in-person lecture with Steven Chu, Nobel laureate and former U.S. Secretary of Energy, about the path to a carbon-neutral future.
Seats are limited. Register here.
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Americans are deeply polarized in their opinions about climate change, but many people are reluctant to talk about these differences. IPR political scientist Mary McGrath shows that after having collaborative discussions, friends and family members with opposite views about climate change became less polarized in their beliefs.
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Black women are more likely than White women to deliver their babies by C-section, and a recent working paper by IPR economist Molly Schnell investigates why. She and her co-authors show that doctors, not mothers, are the reason behind the disparities.
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Faculty Insights
"Talking about race and racism doesn't make a child racist. Raising an antiracist child isn't about checking a box or making a one-time statement. It is an ongoing process that requires honest, intentional conversations."
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Working Papers
Our monthly working paper newsletter highlights the newest additions from our faculty experts, but you can always view all of IPR’s working papers on our website. Sign up to receive notification of our newest working papers here.
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