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Catherine Stinson is an Assistant Professor and Queen’s National Scholar in Philosophical Implications of Artificial Intelligence at Queen's University. She holds joint appointments in the School of Computing and the Philosophy Department, blending technical and philosophical expertise to address ethical challenges in AI.
- PhD in History & Philosophy of Science, University of Pittsburgh (2013)
- MSc in Computer Science, University of Toronto (2013)
Dr. Stinson's research focuses on methodological and ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence, including:
- Bias and explanation in machine learning
- Computational psychiatry
- Embodied intelligence
- Community-led design
- AI ethics education
Her recent publications analyze corporate influence in NLP, privacy implications of large language models, and documentation practices in AI datasets. They explore intersections between technical performance, ethical responsibility, and societal impact.
Scientific awards include:
- Queen’s National Scholar
- Finalist for Outstanding Certification at Transactions in Machine Learning Research
As director of the Ethics and Technology Lab at Queen's, she leads interdisciplinary projects challenging algorithmic bias, investigating AI creativity, and developing tools to resist targeted violence. Current initiatives include:
- Critical evaluation of chatbots for mental health support
- Tracking (In)justice project on police-involved deaths in Canada
