Taniya Mishra

Dr. Amanda Stent and Dr. Taniya Mishra discuss AI pathways and the collaboration between Colby College and Sure Start. They highlight the importance of creating pathways to bring more people into AI and ML, the role of interdisciplinary approaches in teaching computational thinking, and the significance of an entrepreneurial mindset in the field. They also explore Sure Start, an AI-focused education startup, and discuss the importance of ethics in AI and responsible AI principles.

Dr. Taniya Mishra, Founder and CEO of SureStart, is on a mission to prepare the next generation for an AI-driven world by promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech space. She emphasizes the critical need for AI literacy and how diverse technologists can create safer AI tools. Taniya shares inspiring stories of students transforming through innovative projects and mentorship, highlighting the importance of empowering underrepresented groups in technology. With a focus on inclusivity, she encourages young people to actively shape the future of AI.