2014 Annual Conference Program

Association of Muslim Scientists, Engineers and Technology Professionals (AMSET)

Co-located with 2014 ISNA Annual Convention, Detroit, MI

TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL CHANGE

AMSET Introduction

Session I: An Islamic Model of Technology-based Entrepreneurship: What does it look like?

Speakers: Yaqub Mirza, Miles Davis 

This session will explore the Islamic constructs around Islam’s support for entrepreneurial behavior with particular reference to technology-based initiatives. Leveraging information from the life of the Prophet (saw), Qur’an, and hadiths the speaker will explore an Islamic perspective on entrepreneurial behavior and how we can do good while doing well. Slide Details ..

Session II: Robotics/Artificial Intelligence: What does the future look like?

Speakers: Hossaine Waled, Mona Orady

This session deals with the socio-economic effects of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). As more and more tasks are performed by robots, will robots cause more joblessness or allow Humans to pursue more challenging endeavors? In many countries the population is growing rapidly old and robots are used increasingly to assist the elderly. What will the effects be on society from the increased use of household robots? AI has seen tremendous progress in the last decade. This session discusses its benefits to society as well as its potential dangers. Slide Details ..

Session III: Information superhighway:

Speakers: Mohammed N. Islam, Zahed Haq

This session will touch upon issues vital to a successful information superhighway: Connectivity/E-Learning & Education/Future Technologies/Networking in the Academia Area. Exciting New Technologies/Networking within Current Corporate Environment/Careers. Slide Details..

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