AI-SDM - Student Discussion Session - Melanece Wesley

— 12:00pm

Location:
In Person and Virtual - ET - Wean Hall 1327

The AI Institute for Societal Decision Making (AI-SDM) —  which brings together AI and social sciences researchers to develop human-centric AI for societal good — hosts student-led brainstorming discussion sessions. Our goal is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and generate ideas on how AI can help solve societal problems, particularly from an angle of decision-making. 

This week, we welcome Melanece Wesley, Ph,D Candidate in Social Work, Howard University who will discuss AI Tools for Academic Research. 

— 

Melanece Wesley is Ph.D. student and adjunct professor in Social Work at Howard University, focusing on mental health equity, health disparities, and the ethical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). She holds Master and Bachelor of Social Work degrees from the University of South Florida. Wesley has a strong background in behavioral health advocacy and education. As a Behavioral Health Ambassador for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), she played a pivotal role in designing and delivering educational programs that empowered undergraduate students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to pursue careers in behavioral health. She also served as a behavioral health manager providing therapeutic services for a monthly caseload of over 80 patients. Her research interests lie at the intersection of AI, ethics, and equity, particularly within Afro-Latine identity and mental health. As a member of the AI Institute for Societal Decision-Making, Wesley contributes to research on AI risk communication for disaster management. She is actively involved in scholarly work, including a systematic review on the experiences of Afro-Latinos at HBCUs. A recognized leader, she is also a member of the AI-SDM Student Leadership Council, Howard Universities Graduate Research Committee, and has recently become a graduate fellow for the American Association for Hispanics in Higher Education. 

In Person and Zoom Participation.  See announcement.

Event Website:
https://www.cmu.edu/ai-sdm/events/index.html