Event

HAIL Participatory Approaches in Data Brownbag Series

The DataSci+AI Forum brought together the University of Pittsburgh's work at the forefront of promoting responsible AI and data science practices. Building on Pitt Data Science Day in 2025, the 2026 edition drew a substantially larger audience and reflected broader engagement both within and beyond the University of Pittsburgh. We were interested in comparing the two years and it shows that the AI and Data Science Forum is increasing in scale and strengthening its ability to bring together a wider community around data science and artificial intelligence.

We are proud to announce and showcase the Best Poster Award winners at the 2026 Pitt Data Science and AI Forum Student Poster Session. The presenters of the following posters were awarded a cash and merchandise prize. Congratulations to our award winners and all who submitted posters for a great poster session!

On-Chain Decentralized Learning and Cost-Effective Inference for DeFi Attack Mitigation — Abdulrahman Alhaidari

Data Science and AI Forum Day One: Research Poster Showcase

HAIL@Pitt hosted the Pitt Data Science and AI Forum on March 26-27. As part of the Day 1 program, a student poster session was conducted where selected students could present their research to a wider University audience. The posters presented are shown below in first-name alphabetical order.

With the DataSci+AI Forum on March 26–27 just around the corner, we've been thinking about what it means to build AI strategy that's grounded in real human experience. A study conducted last year, right here at the University of Pittsburgh offers a timely and provocative set of answers.

By: Emily Durning 

By Caleb Finamore

Editor's Note: this is the final part in our mini-series on the EAAMO conference.
Part 1 | Part 2

By Joanna Wang

Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a mini-series on the 2025 EAAMO Conference. 
Part 1 | Part 3

By Katie Voigt

Editor's Note: This is part 1 of a mini-series on the 2025 EAAMO Conference.
Part 2 | Part 3

By Emily Durning

From left to right: Joanna Wang, Emily Durning, and Ariana Villa