10/15/2026
AI has been a big topic of discussion, and its prevalence continues to expand. In a world where its use is increasingly pushed, is there a balance for appropriate and responsible use? Join us on Tuesday, October 20, at the Old Town Library in Fort Collins for a balanced and thoughtful conversation exploring the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence through the lens of five topics: the environment, social justice, art and creativity, accessibility, and software engineering.
Through this event, moderated by Colorado Humanities Executive Director Sarah Olivier, guests can learn more about the broader issues shaping current civic discourse around AI. There will be a great lineup of panelists representing a range of perspectives and disciplines:
Environment: Stephanie Malin, Professor of Sociology and Co-founding Director of the Environmental Justice Center at CSU
Social Justice: Kalonji Nzinga, Assistant Professor in the School of Education at the University of Colorado Boulder
Art and Creativity: Christopher Carruth, Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information at the University of Colorado Boulder
Software Engineering: Ryan Lambert, Director of Data Science & Institutional Research at Front Range Community College
Accessibility: Julian Wang, Member of the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council
Stick around after the panel for a brief Q&A session. This event is co-hosted by Front Range Community College and Poudre Libraries. Registration is required.
