About Us

AI and ML for a Just and Humane World

Meetings

Drop-In Meetings Every Wednesday
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bannan 629

Monthly Meetings on the Second Wednesday of the Month
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bannan 629

What is an A.N.I.MA.L

Hello, and welcome to the A.n.I.Ma.L club! We are a group of students at Seattle University who are interested in learning, building, and exploring more ethical AI systems. We are focused on modern machine learning (ML) technologies, which are based on the idea that a computer can learn to do a task itself if it has enough examples. We recognize that this collection of technologies comes with responsibility, and can perpetrate injustices if used improperly. Therefore, all club leaders and members will be expected to place an active focus on working towards a just and humane world through their work. Whether you are a student, faculty member, or broader community member, we would like to welcome you to our community. Below you will find more information about who we are, and how to get involved with our club.

A Warm Welcome to Our Community Members

A.n.I.Ma.L recognizes that it is located in the heart of Seattle University and the broader Seattle community. Our members come from a diverse set of backgrounds and interests. We recognize that positive benefits can be realized when AI technology is combined with everyday needs. Our club therefore strives to connect our member’s understanding of AI technology to our broader community. To us, these connections build relationships of trust, give back to the communities that support A.n.I.Ma.L, and provide learning opportunities for our students. This is why A.n.I.Ma.L will always welcome projects, ideas, and consultations with local community members. While some endeavors may be beyond our resources or capabilities, we encourage you to reach out to us. We will try our best to meet your needs.

Club Goals

  • Empowering members of the broader Seattle University community to understand and make more informed decisions about their interactions with artificial intelligence (AI) and the underlying machine learning (ML) technology
  • Dispelling common misconceptions surrounding artificial intelligence (Al) technology by demonstrating modern limitations and biases present in the underlying machine learning (ML) technology.
  • Fostering an active community of Seattle University students and faculty engaged in projects and research involving artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
  • Supporting interested students in remaining up to date with current research in the fields of artificial intelligence (Al) and machine learning (ML).
  • Encouraging students and faculty to develop machine learning (ML) skills and experience through competitions, hackathons, and projects.
  • Connecting interested students and faculty with the needs of the local community for projects and solutions involving machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (Al).
  • Developing machine learning (ML) leaders with experience thinking about, discussing, and implementing more ethical approaches to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).