Denise Garcia, Professor, Northeastern University

Denise Garcia, Professor, Northeastern University

• Denise Garcia is a Professor at Northeastern University and a founding faculty member of its Experiential Robotics Institute.
• She is formerly a member of the International Panel for the Regulation of Autonomous Weapons (2017-2022), currently of the Research Board of the Toda Peace Institute (Tokyo) and the Institute for Economics and Peace (Sydney), Vice-chair of the International Committee for Robot Arms Control, and member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems.

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In a world driven by remarkable minds and groundbreaking achievements, Professor Denise Garcia emerges as a shining star. With an illustrious career as a full professor at one of the world’s leading universities and a founding faculty member of an experiential robotics institute, her contributions to the fields of technology, peace, and sustainable development are simply awe-inspiring.

As we delve into an intimate conversation with Professor Garcia, we uncover the magical moments and inflection points that propelled her onto this extraordinary path.

00:16- About Denise Garcia

• Denise Garcia is a Professor at Northeastern University and a founding faculty member of its Experiential Robotics Institute.
• She is formerly a member of the International Panel for the Regulation of Autonomous Weapons (2017-2022), currently of the Research Board of the Toda Peace Institute (Tokyo) and the Institute for Economics and Peace (Sydney), Vice-chair of the International Committee for Robot Arms Control, and member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems.
• She was the Nobel Peace Institute Fellow in Oslo in 2017. A multiple teaching award-winner, her recent publications appeared in Nature, Foreign Affairs, International Relations, and other top journals.

05:53- Can you discuss your current involvement in IEEE?

• My journey with the IEEE started when I became part of the International Panel for the Regulation of autonomous weapons, initiated by the government of former Chancellor Angela Merkel in 2017. 
• Through this involvement, I connected with experts like Peter Asaro from The New School in New York, who was instrumental in the IEEE’s ethics conversations and reports on autonomous systems.
• The International Committee on Robotics Arms Control, where I serve as vice chair, is an interdisciplinary community with members worldwide. 

34:36- What do you think the world is going to look like in 2025?

• I believe we have gathered enough evidence to confidently state that AI can be harnessed for the greater good of humanity. 
• While the next two to three years may pose challenges for humanity, including increased conflicts and ecological threats, I remain optimistic. 
• We can confront the realities of climate chaos and the challenges posed by AI, while also envisioning a future where we scale up the use of technology for good. 
• By incorporating the perspectives and aspirations of youth, we can shape a future that holds great promise.

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• Denise Garcia is a Professor at Northeastern University and a founding faculty member of its Experiential Robotics Institute.
• She is formerly a member of the International Panel for the Regulation of Autonomous Weapons (2017-2022), currently of the Research Board of the Toda Peace Institute (Tokyo) and the Institute for Economics and Peace (Sydney), Vice-chair of the International Committee for Robot Arms Control, and member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems.
• She was the Nobel Peace Institute Fellow in Oslo in 2017. A multiple teaching award-winner, her recent publications appeared in Nature, Foreign Affairs, International Relations, and other top journals.