On April 8, CHSS welcomed members of its college advisory boards, faculty and staff associated with our academic units and research centers, university leadership, distinguished alumni, community members, and long-time supporters for a lively afternoon of faculty and student presentations and conversations on “Human-Centered AI: Bridging Humanities, Social Sciences, and Technology.”
As artificial intelligence reshapes our world in profound ways—transforming industries, societies, and the way we live and work—one crucial question stands out: How do we ensure that AI serves humanity?
The answer lies, in part, within humanities and social sciences disciplines and the transformative research and innovations in teaching that are taking place within George Mason University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
“Our disciplines—rooted in understanding cultures, societies, and human behavior—are uniquely positioned to guide AI development in directions that are human-centered, responsible, ethical and fair,” said Ann Ardis, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. “Today’s faculty and graduate student showcase is designed to provide a glimpse into how faculty work in the humanities and social sciences is informing and enhancing the development of AI technologies that help humans achieve their full potential.”
Catch all of the presentations online, and learn how the College of Humanities and Social Sciences is at the forefront of emerging technologies research and teaching through work on ethics and AI, human interaction with robots, and other exciting multidisciplinary collaborations.
Mind Meets Machine: The Challenge of Human-AI Synergy
Eileen Roesler
Making Moral Machines: How People Will Come to Trust Machines' Social and Moral Decision-Making
Elizabeth Phillips
Reboot Your Career
Steve Gladis
Critical Literacies of AI in Digital Writing Instruction
Douglas Eyman
From Historical Records to Datasets: Case Studies Using AI From U.S. and South Asian History
Deepthi Murali and Lincoln Mullen
Robot Deception: Implications for Human Robot Interaction and Product Design
Andres Rosero
May 07, 2025