Rediet Abebe

Rediet Abebe, a computer scientist and assistant professor at UC Berkeley, blends her love for mathematics with a mission for social justice. She shares her journey from Ethiopia to Harvard and the stark realities of socioeconomic inequalities. The discussion includes using algorithms to tackle issues faced by marginalized communities and the nuances of financial resilience among those living in poverty. Abebe also addresses the importance of aligning math-like optimization with social policies to drive equity and awareness in academia.