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The Team

Instructor

Professor Levis Scheirer researches technology ethics across computing and bioengineering disciplines. Through computational and biological approaches, she is particularly interested in questions concerning how technology shapes the cultural understanding of what it means to be human. As a faculty fellow with the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Social Concerns, she collaborates across disciplines to research the intersection of technology and the common good and to ask how we can educate engineers to develop technology that encourages virtue. Prof. Levis Scheirer is also working to bring virtue and character formation into the engineering curriculum at the University. As a teacher, she emphasizes thought beyond the classroom, bringing students and technologists together in dialogue.

Office Hours

Tuesday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, and by appointment

Office Location

Fitzpatrick Hall of Engineering Room 182D

Teaching Assistants

Graduate Teaching Assistant and Head TA

Louisa Conwill (lconwill@nd.edu)

I am a fifth year PhD student in computer science and engineering, advised by your professor, Walter Scheirer. There are two main research projects I've worked on during my PhD thus far: using Catholic Social Teaching to inspire more ethical social media designs, and studying the effects of facial filters on human and machine facial perception. As part of my research I co-wrote the book Virtue in Virtual Spaces: Catholic Social Teaching and Technology with Walter Scheirer and Megan Levis. I graduated undergrad from Brown University in 2017, and between Brown and Notre Dame I worked as a software engineer for Amazon Alexa and served as a missionary with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). In my free time you can find me singing at Saturday evening Basilica Mass with the Magnificat Choir and working out at Pure Barre. I love talking about technology ethics and career discernment so don't hesitate to reach out!

Office Hours

Wednesday 3:30 - 5:30 PM, and by appointment

Office Location

Fitzpatrick Hall of Engineering Room 182

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Agnieszka Marczak-Czajka (amarczak@nd.edu)

I am a Computer Science PhD student with a bit of a plot twist: I am a psychologist by training. My work is dedicated to interdisciplinary research, specifically building bridges between Computer Science, Psychology (emotion and cognition), and Political Science. To keep this bridge sturdy, I am co-supervised by Prof. Jane Cleland-Huang (CSE) and Prof. Mike Villano (Psychology). My goal is to ensure that the technology we build is grounded in human behavior and societal values.

My Research Focuses are Human Values in Software and AI & Emotion. I research how to integrate complex human values into software requirements. This currently involves a large-scale analysis of 193 national constitutions to understand how fundamental values can be computationally validated. I study emotional regulation and cognitive responses triggered by NN-generated pictures. I’m fascinated by the intersection of artificial intelligence, psychology, and abstract art. When I’m not in the lab: You can usually find me at a piano, out hiking, or getting lost in a gallery of abstract art. I find that wandering through the woods is the best way to reset my own "neural network" after a long day of research. I’m looking forward to a great semester with all of you!

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Mary Brusco (mbrusco@nd.edu)

Hello, my name is Mary Brusco! I am currently a senior studying Computer Science. I am originally from New York but have been lucky enough to call Howard Hall my home for the past four years (go ducks!). I took CSE Ethics last semester and really enjoyed its enriching curriculum. I am so excited to be a part of the team and look forward to meeting everyone!

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Ryan Fryer (rfryer@nd.edu)

"What's good! I am a current senior studying Computer Science. I'm from the Chicago suburbs (near Barrington, IL) and was a proud resident of Dunne Hall for the last three years. Outside of class, I serve as president of the Notre Dame Running Club to help students find solidarity through running. This CS Ethics course gave me a variety of perspectives which greatly altered my view of the tech industry. I hope to help you dig into the course topics to be a stronger force for good in the world post graduation. Feel free to reach out to chat about the course!"

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Maribella Fues (mfues@nd.edu)

I am a senior studying Computer Science with minors in Engineering Corporate Practice and History. I also work as an ACES tutor and EIH Lab TA. I studied abroad in Spain, spent a summer as a fellow in Peru, and will join Enova International as a software engineer after graduation. Feel free to ask me any questions about career paths, internships, and international experiences! I'm excited to hear your perspectives on technology ethics this semester!

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Juliana Gonzalez (jgonza38@nd.edu)

My name is Juliana and I'm a senior studying Computer Science. I'm from Merrillville, IN and currently reside in Breen-Phillips Hall.

My interests include NLP and HCI. Please feel free to reach out if you need anything or just want to chat.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Samar Vinod (svinod@nd.edu)

My name is Samar. I'm a Junior, studying Computer Science with a minor in Engineering Corporate Practice. I'm originally from Hyderabad, India, but I live in Duncan Hall on campus. I've been involved in various clubs and organizations from the Data Club to SIBC to ND Venture Capital. I'm fascinated by AI, its applications and also its impacts on society, especially from an ethical perspective. Feel free to reach out with any questions!