Register for Coded Bias documentary screening Nov. 19
While studying at MIT, researcher Joy Buolamwini discovered that many facial recognition systems couldn’t “see” her face. A dark-skinned woman, Joy soon realized they worked only when she wore a white mask.
Join your IT colleagues for a special screening of Coded Bias, the acclaimed documentary film that follows Joy’s investigation into bias in the systems and algorithms that increasingly shape our daily lives — and her efforts to advance the first-ever U.S. legislation addressing algorithmic bias.
Coded Bias film screening
All UW–Madison IT professionals are welcome to attend this free screening. We’ll provide light refreshments. Registration is required to attend. Seats are limited, so register early.
- When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. CST
- Where: Marquee Cinema at Union South or online
- Contact: Email Caitlin Yunis with questions or to request an accommodation
“This film couldn’t be more timely, and we’re excited to host this special screening event for UW’s IT community,” said Dominic Ledesma, Assistant Vice Provost for Culture, Climate & Engagement.
“Given the salience of AI in higher education and society more broadly, this event is a great opportunity for UW–Madison’s IT community to engage with the topic in a unique way.”
Ready to join us? Register before seats fill up.
This event is sponsored by the Office of Community, Climate & Engagement in the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) and planned in partnership with the DoIT Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee.