17³Ô¹Ï

A Possible Self Conference

Thursday, May 1, 2025 •

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Location: Forum 8338, Lower Campus Lecture Hall

Are you curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact the future of work and creativity? 17³Ô¹Ï is excited to invite you to a free conference designed to help students like you explore the evolving job landscape and prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead!

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Conference Agenda — Presentations & Speakers

10 a.m. Opening Remarks 

• Join us we dive into our topics for the day!

10:15–11:30 a.m. "Ethics and Creativity"

• Dr. Ilya Vidrin, Assistant Professor of Creative Practice Research and Core Faculty at the Institute for Experiential Robotics at Northeastern University.
• Dr. Alec Stubbs, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Philosophy, University of Massachusetts Boston & The Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET)

11:45 a.m. –1 p.m. "Dancing With Myself "

• Dr. Mariel Pette, Chamberlain Postdoctoral Fellow, Berkeley Lab; Scientist and pioneer of AI-generated dance choreography

1–2 p.m.  Lunch

Complimentary lunch will be served.

2–3:15 p.m. "Photography and the Rise of AI: A Crutch or Catalyst for Creativity?"

• Duy Ho, Master's in architecture, Harvard; professional photographer

3:15–3:30 p.m. Tea Break

Mingle with other conference attendees during an afternoon break.

3:30–4:45 pm "Empowering Creative Musical Minds with AI Tools: From Reflection to Composition and Beyond"

• Mark Koester, Creative technologist, music producer, head of product at the Clock Foundation and MyAgingTests.com.
• Bruce Tambling, Faculty for Music Technology, 17³Ô¹Ï
• 17³Ô¹Ï Students, (Music Technology department, Fine Arts Division, 17³Ô¹Ï)

4:45–5 p.m. Closing Remarks

• Wrap up and appreciation.

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Part of 2025 Possible Self Conference

This AI, Philosophy, and Ethics Conference is part of our 17³Ô¹Ï 2025 Possible Self Event Series, sponsored by BSS,  Fine Arts and STEM, divisions.