Co-sponored by IEEE Women In Engineering

Topic:Women In Engineering, the Ethics Gap
Abstract:Karen will explore the gender differences which have evolved in ethics for men and women.
Speaker:Karen Ulferts, of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)
Speaker’s Bio:Karen Ulferts has been working with unmanned systems since 2005. Her technical career began with the QF-4 Full-Scale Aerial Target Drone performing systems testing and auto pilot software development. She joined with the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) as the Lone Star Chapter Secretary in 2007, later holding the office of Vice President and is now the Chapter President. Her education includes a bachelor and master of science degree in Industrial Engineering (IE) from the University of Tennessee. Karen has published various papers for ensuring proper documentation and reporting within the engineering decision making process including the moral dilemma of artificial intelligence in autonomous systems.

Interesting TED talk connecting empathy to morality, empathy to hormones, and suggesting differences between men and women:
https://video.ted.com/talk/podcast/2011G/None/PaulZak_2011G-480p.mp4.
View it before the meeting if you wish.
Date & Time:Wednesday, September 28, 2016 : networking at 6:00 p.m., business and program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:PoK-e-Jo’s, 2121 W. Parmer Lane at Lamplight Village, Austin, TX 78727
Map:map
Cost:$5.00 minimum charge for the restaurant. Supper is at optional extra cost.
Reservations:https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/m/40914