Name: DEI Under Scrutiny: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in an AI Society
Start: 2026-04-19T11:30:00-0700
End: 2026-04-19T12:30:00-0700

DEI Under Scrutiny: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in an AI Society

Sunday April 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

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As artificial intelligence reshapes media industries and higher education, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives face increasing political and legal challenges. This panel examines how DEI commitments are being tested across academia and industry, with attention to curriculum design, hiring practices, and evolving uses of AI. Panelists will share strategies for navigating contested definitions of diversity while preparing for a future where equity and technology intersect.
Moderator: Ryoya Terao, New York City College of Technology
Panelists: John J. Gallagher, Borough of Manhattan Community College
Kris Vera-Phillips, Southern Methodist University
Brittney Nix-Crawford, University of North Carolina Charlotte

Moderators

Ryoya Terao

Professor, New York City College of Technology

I am a documentary filmmaker and professor in the Entertainment Technology program at New York City College of Technology (CUNY) in Brooklyn. My films focus on human stories, historical memory, and social issues, and have been broadcast on NHK and PBS. I am currently developing a... Read More →

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Ryoya Terao

John J. Gallagher

Brittney Nix-Crawford

Kris Vera-Phillips

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Ryoya Terao

John J. Gallagher

Brittney Nix-Crawford

Kris Vera-Phillips

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