Algorithmic essays

We define algorithmic essays as short reports that explain and contrast at least two approaches to a computational problem. Writing and reviewing others' essays requires the higher cognitive levels of the revised Bloom taxonomy (analyse, evaluate, create)...

Research in Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics (FATE)1 has established many sources and forms of algorithmic harm, in domains as diverse as health care, finance, policing, and recommendations. Much work remains to be done to mitigate the ...

Although computer scientists are eager to help address social problems, the field faces a growing awareness that many well-intentioned applications of algorithms in social contexts have led to significant harm. We argue that addressing this gap between ...