Computer Science | Grinnell College

As computation plays a larger role in society, we are beginning to see cases where algorithms encode the biases of the past. While this phenomenon is widespread, there is a particularly interesting case where computer programs make bail recommendations for suspects in criminal cases.

There are two short readings suggested for the discussion on November 15:

• Battling Algorithmic Bias. Keith Kirkbatrick, Communications of the ACM.
• When Algorithms Discriminate. Claire Cain Miller, The New York Times.
• Printed readings are available at Noyce 3827.

Computer science table (CS Table) is a weekly meeting of Grinnell College community members (students, faculty, staff, etc.) interested in discussing topics related to computing and computer science. CS Table meets Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00pm in JRC 224B. Contact the CS faculty for the weekly reading. Students on meal plans, faculty, and staff are expected to cover the cost of their meals. Visitors to the College and students not on meal plans can charge their meals to the department.