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A team of researchers at New York University will develop new methods and tools aimed at minimizing systemic biases and producing more equitable public policy impacts on such areas as city housing inspections, policing, and courts.
Under a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Amazon, Computer Science Professor Daniel B. Neill will lead the three-year research project centered on the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by urban public sector organizations work that will include the creation of open source tools for assessing and correcting biases. Human decisions and algorithmic decisions have potential for systematic biases that may lead to poor downstream outcomes such as disparities and inequity across racial, gender, and socioeconomic lines, said Neill, a professor at NYU s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and the Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP) at NYU s Tandon School of Engineering. What we want to understand
Bill Fenske, of Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, completes valuation analyst credential
Bill Fenske, of Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP, successfully completed the certification process with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts to earn the certified valuation analyst credential, according to a news release from the company. 9:11 am, Jan. 23, 2021 ×
Bill Fenske
WILLMAR Bill Fenske, of Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing PLLP, successfully completed the certification process with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts to earn the certified valuation analyst credential, according to a news release from the company.
Fenske, director of business advisory services for Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, has more than 25 years of executive health care experience.
Austin Utilities makes a change; SMIF doles out $160,000 in grants.
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Post Bulletin staff reports | 7:21 am, Jan. 19, 2021 ×
PINE ISLAND Pine Island s eighth annual Winter Fest will be held Jan. 30.
Activities for this year’s Winter Fest will promote getting out while keeping a safe social distance.
There will be groomed cross country ski and snowshoe trails at the golf course provided there s enough snow.
New this year is a Pine Island Scavenger Hunt that can be completed from the comfort of your home. Questions will be uploaded to the Image Committee’s Facebook page and the Chamber’s website starting Jan. 27. Hard copies of the Scavenger Hunt will be available at Van Horn Public Library.