Register for ’Coded Bias’ documentary screening Nov. 19
Join your IT colleagues on campus or online for a special hybrid screening of the acclaimed documentary film “Coded Bias” on Thursday, Nov. 19.
“Coded Bias” follows MIT researcher Joy Buolamwini after she discovered that facial recognition systems fail to accurately recognize dark-skinned faces and women. Her research uncovered widespread bias in the systems and algorithms that increasingly shape our daily lives and set her on a journey to push for 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 Assistant Vice Provost for Culture, Climate & Engagement and hosted in partnership with the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee in the Division of Information Technology.