Computer Science
Ph.D.
The George Washington University
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Faculty
Faculty
Gloria Washington, ( she/her)
Associate Professor
Department/Office
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, CEA
School/College
- College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA)
Biography
I am an empathetic technology researcher that focuses on the intersection of human-centered computing, affective computing, and biometrics. I like to say my research seeks to give voices to everyone that felt silenced by asking questions like: how can technology impact positive human emotions while reducing barriers to entering technology and how can technology build lasting social impact through requiring persons to feel empathy...not just look away?
I currently am an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Howard University in Washington, DC. I run the Affective Biometrics Lab with my bright students. My most notable project is Project Elevate Black Voices https://www.elevateblackvoiceshu.com. Check out the cool projects we do within ABL. Take a listen to my National Geographic Interview on AI Bias.
Education & Expertise
Education
Expertise
Human Centered Computing, Human Centered Artificial Intelligence, Affective Computing, Biometrics, Computer Science Education
HU2U Mini-Series: The GenAI Revolution
Episode 1 and 2 unpacks tackling AI bias and building inclusive ecosystems—efforts that reflect the proud HBCU legacy of using cutting-edge knowledge to uplift Black communities and drive progress for society at large. Dr. Gloria Washington perspectives on AI's influence seen as a boon to creativity and productivity, while noting the growing rise of deepfake technology
https://howard.edu/podcast/s2/gen-ai-mini-series
https://howard.edu/podcast/s2/gen-ai-mini-series/e2/howard-changemakers-leading-way
Academics
Academics
Affective Computing
Human-Computer Interaction
Foundations of User Experience Design
Applied Data Science
Research
Research
Specialty
human centered computing, biometrics, computer science educationFunding
- Office of Naval Research
- National Science Foundation
- Amazon
- Microsoft
Group Information
Institute for Human-Centered AI @Howard University
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
EBONY Power100 STEM Trailblazer
NCWIT Undergraduate Mentorship Awardee 2022
The NCWIT Mentoring Award for Undergraduate Research (MAUR) recognizes Academic Alliance representatives at non-profit, U.S. institutions (including U.S. territories) for their outstanding mentorship, high-quality research opportunities, recruitment of women and minority students, and efforts to encourage and advance undergraduates in computing-related fields.
Featured News
Multimedia
Gloria Washington's Talk to ASR and Discrimination with Tavis Smiley Podcast
WorkingNation Overheard: Gloria Washington on AI and ethics
Reframing Black History and Culture | Podcast | Overheard at National Geographic
Project Elevate Black Voices - Improving Voice Assistant Technologies for the Black Community
Hey Shaniqua! What’s the weather?
The GenAI Revolution, Ep 2: Howard Changemakers Leading the Way
"In this 2nd episode of our AI series, Dr. Kweli Zukeri dives deep into the transformative work happening within the Howard community to make the AI revolution inclusive, accessible, and impactful for Black communities and beyond."