Dr. Stephanie Kelley
Stephanie Kelley, Assistant Professor of Management Science in the Sobey School of Business has recently been named the Scotiabank Professor in Innovations in Business Technology. Dr. Kelley shared her thoughts on this exciting new role:
“I am honoured to be named the Scotiabank Professor in Innovations in Business Technology, particularly given Scotiabank's deep roots in the Maritimes and its forward-thinking approach to innovation in financial services over the years. This role provides a unique opportunity to work together on important topics such as Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Analytics Innovation.
It is especially meaningful to continue this partnership, as my very first research project during my studies was working on AI ethics risks, funded by Scotiabank. I am excited to build on our shared commitment to fostering innovation that benefits Canadians.
The funding provides an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the critical topics of Responsible AI and Analytics Innovation across our business programs through research events, research assistantships and graduate student funding. The support also fuels new research that will be brought into the course I teach, Ethics and Governance for Analytics, in the Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) program and provide the opportunity for additional courses on Responsible Technology Innovation. Beyond the university, the Professorship provides a great opportunity to share the research more widely with industry and academic audiences.
The focus of my research is Responsible AI and Analytics Innovation. The goal is to enable organizations to make better, data-driven decisions using AI and analytics guiding them to do so in ways that are inclusive and beneficial to society. I’m actively looking for senior undergraduate and master's students who are data-driven and passionate about Responsible AI and analytics to join my research team!
The work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to decent work and economic growth (#8), gender equality (#5), reduced inequalities (#10), and partnerships for the goals (#17). Working on Responsible AI and Analytics Innovation also reinforces our university’s commitment as a Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) signatory further to advance responsible management education and sustainable business practices.”