2019 LibTech Conference

Shilad Sen is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN and a data science research fellow for Target Corporation. He studies the relationship between algorithms, software, and people and focuses on biases and inequalities along dimensions such as race, gender, and geography. Sen’s research has been recognized through grants from the National Science Foundation, best papers awards at top computer science conferences, and coverage in popular press venues including The Atlantic. He received his PhD from the University of Minnesota and Bachelor’s Degrees in Math and Saxophone Performance from Northwestern University.