Kumsal Bayazit

The nominating institute IBM HRL on the breakthrough: Project Debater is the first and so far only AI system that can debate humans on complex topics. It is a prominent project in the emerging field called Computational Argumentation. The ultimate goal is to redefine how humans take decisions, reducing bias…

This is a platform where We mentor, advocate and share opportunities for African women in STEM(Science,Technology,Engineering,Mathematics).We are targeting girls in Primary school, High school and undergraduate, who have not yet established an independent STEM carrier. We believe women can play an important role if given the full chance and information…

Marcel Kempers partners with local coastal businesses to collect and apply data-to-decisions (for coral nursery planning, etc.) and with marine research organisations to advocate for participatory science.

The rapid integration of AI into all aspects of society raises urgent questions and presents significant dangers. AI technologies have been introduced in a range of sectors, with claims that automating sensitive social decisions improves outcomes and increases efficiency. From facial recognition and predictive policing data to automated HR –…

To combat hearing loss associated with using earphones, Victoria Kolesnikova proposes using special apps to control and limit sound impact.

The nominating institute CERN on the project: Tello is coordinator of the EU-funded initiative ATTRACT,  which creates breakthrough innovations in detection and imaging. It’s a novel co-innovation scheme that engages research infrastructures, industry, private investors and students in entrepreneurship, using the principles of open innovation and cascade funding.

How Climate Science Calls For Radical Changes in Energy Policy On the long and winding road to more sustainable energy and climate policies, the year 2015 saw several unexpected and positive developments – the largest fossil fuel divestment campaign in history reached its peak and led to trillions of dollars…

The nominating institution IBM Research Europe on the breakthrough: RoboRXN is a pioneering project, integrating AI, Cloud and Automation to change chemistry, from a traditional type of business into a high-tech business. A chemist (from a remote location) draws the molecule of interest and the AI models assist in the…

Dr. Sabrina Badir from ETH Zurich was the jury’s choice and winner of the Falling Walls Lab 2015 with the development of a reliable and easy-to-use device that allows the risk of premature birth to be recognized in time so that appropriate treatments can be started promptly.

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