Dr. Matthew Kopec

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Biography

Matthew Kopec is the Program Director and Lecturer for Embedded EthiCS at Harvard University, where he leads an educational program that integrates short modules addressing the ethical and social implications of computing technologies within the computer science curriculum. He holds a Master's degree from Virginia Tech and a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His academic background includes teaching at several institutions, including Northeastern University, Australian National University, Northwestern University, and the University of Colorado-Boulder. Matthew's research interests are primarily focused on the normative implications of computing, encompassing topics such as online content moderation, misinformation, algorithmic predictions, and regulating big tech. He also explores assessment techniques for tech ethics educational programs.

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Experience

Program Director

— Present

Embedded EthiCS, Harvard University • Allston, MA

Leads the educational program that embeds ethical considerations in computer science courses.

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).