Paul Curzon will be speaking at the Education in Action Event (London, Wed 27 Nov) for A-level+ Comp Sci students

Education in Action
Computer Science in Action (Computer Science A-level)
Wednesday 27 November 2024, 10.45 to 3.45pm
https://educationinaction.org.uk/study-day/computer-science-in-action-27-11-2024/
Emmanuel Centre, London 9 – 23 Marsham Street London, SW1P 3DW
£25.50 + VAT

For A-level, IB, BTEC Level 3 and T Level computer science students

“Join us for an exciting day of informative discussions, interactive sessions and inspirational stories at Computer Science in Action this autumn. From advancements in AI to coding challenges, our experienced speakers across industry and academia, will shine a light on cutting-edge research and current issues from the world of tech.

The day will also include a special session on examination success designed to provide students with the tools that they need to excel. With polls and quizzes throughout the day and plenty of opportunities to ask the speakers questions, this is an unmissable day, and we look forward to welcoming you and your students. Book now for Computer Science in Action!”

Speakers and topics

Reddit in, Reddit Out: The Promise – and Perils – of Large Language Models
Dr Emma Byrne, Science Writer and Communicator
Large language models (LLMs) are seemingly inescapable. In this talk, Dr Emma Byrne will look at the raw input behind large language models, from murky datasets to dirty power stations.

The illusion of good software design
Professor Paul Curzon, Queen Mary University of London
Using examples of good / bad healthcare device design (and illusions) we explore how programmers can prevent human error with good interaction design. When disasters occur, a person is often blamed, but when people make mistakes, don’t blame the person, fix the program so they can’t, and save lives.

What Is A Computer?
Professor Matthew Leeke, School of Computer Science, University of Birmingham
Whether we know it or not, each of us relies on computers every day, but do we really understand what constitutes a computer? Looking back through time, we will explore how computers have evolved and think about how the concepts you see in GCSE and A-level Computer Science remain the ideas that allow us to build next generation supercomputers.

Dare to Disrupt: My unexpected route into tech
Amber Shand, Content Creator and Software Engineer
With an Economics and Accounting degree, Amber defied expectations by learning to code and now is an award-winning Software Engineer. Amber will share her inspiring journey, proving that a successful tech career doesn’t have to follow a traditional path.

AI in our everyday lives
Professor Kate Devlin, Kings College London
AI was already a regular part of our lives even before generative AI became popular. It has an impact on our everyday existence in the way that it is designed, developed and deployed, even if we never actually use it ourselves. This talk looks at the many ways AI affects us – and relies on us – and how we should think about it responsibly.

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