Mehrnaz Ahmadi Joobaneh
Mehrnaz Ahmadi Joobaneh is a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer with the Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research (DAPIR) team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She supports the software and data solutions used by DAPIR and the campus data community, helping teams improve their daily data processes and decision-making. She also manages several of UW–Madison’s institutional data workbooks.
Mehrnaz enjoys collaborating with diverse groups across campus to understand their needs and enhance their data experience. Her dedication to service and connection has led her to become actively involved in several campus communities. She currently co-leads the UW Women in IT initiative, which promotes gender equity and professional growth in technology fields. In recognition of her commitment to inclusion and community building, Mehrnaz received the 2024 Ellen La Luzerne Award for Community Engagement.
Mehrnaz's session:
- Using AI in Project Management
Wednesday, September 10, 1:00 - 2:30pm
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Ellyssa Valenti Kroski
Ellyssa Valenti Kroski is the Director of Innovation & Engagement at the New York Law Institute as well as an award-winning editor and author of 75 books. She is a librarian, an adjunct faculty member at San Jose State University, and an international conference speaker. She can be found at: http://www.amazon.com/author/ellyssa.
Ellyssa's session:
- Ancient Worlds, New Tech: Bringing History to Life with AR and MR in the Library
Tuesday, September 9, 1:00 - 2:30pm
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Patrick McDaniel
Patrick McDaniel is the Tsun-Ming Shih Professor of Computer Sciences in the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His work centers on advancing research across a broad range of computer science disciplines, with a strong focus on computer and network security. Patrick's research explores topics including mobile and IoT device security, adversarial machine learning, systems security, program analysis, and the security and integrity of election systems. His work also engages with issues in technical public policy. In addition to his research, Patrick mentors graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and contributes actively to professional service in the computing community.
Patrick's session:
- What Does AI Mean for our Future?
Tuesday, September 9, 10:00 - 11:30am
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Crystal Trice
With over two decades of experience in libraries and education, Crystal Trice is passionate about helping people work together more effectively in transformative, but practical ways. As founder of Scissors & Glue, LLC, Crystal partners with libraries and schools to bring positive changes through interactive training and hands-on workshops. She is a Certified Scrum Master and has completed a Masters Degree in Library & Information Science, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Psychology. She is a frequent national presenter on topics ranging from project management to conflict resolution to artificial intelligence. She currently resides near Portland, Oregon, with her extraordinary husband, fuzzy cows, goofy geese, and noisy chickens. Crystal enjoys fine-tip Sharpies, multi-colored Flair pens, blue painters tape, and as many sticky notes as she can get her hands on.
Crystal's session:
- Truth in the Age of Deepfakes: Spotting Misinformation in a Synthetic World
Wednesday, September 10, 9:30 - 10:30am
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