Brian Hedden named co-associate dean of Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing

Brian Hedden Appointed Co-Associate Dean at MIT's Schwarzman College of Computing

Brian Hedden, PhD '12, has been named the co-associate dean of the Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing (SERC) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This appointment aims to integrate ethical considerations into the field of computing.

Hedden will focus on enhancing MIT’s commitment to responsible technology development, working alongside existing leadership to ensure ethical practices are ingrained in computing education and research.

His background includes significant academic contributions, with experience as an associate professor at MIT where he addressed the intersection of ethics and artificial intelligence. Hedden will engage with faculty, students, and industry leaders to promote discussions around the implications of computing technologies, including concerns related to bias in algorithms and automation's societal impacts.

MIT's Schwarzman College of Computing is expanding its focus on ethical computing, positioning itself to lead in responsible innovation amid rapid technological change.