The third event in The Bartlett’s 2025 Summer Series, join the discussion on how AI ethics and research integrity may pose challenges for PhD candidates.

The integration of artificial intelligence into research practices offers unprecedented opportunities for discovery, efficiency, and innovation. However, it also raises significant ethical considerations.

This session is led by guest speaker and esteemed international scholar Dr Stephen Hancock.

He teaches undergraduate courses in differentiating the curriculum and graduate courses in advanced qualitative research methodologies, dissertation writing, and the sociology of race. He also serves as the Director of the International Conference on Urban Education (ICUE) and a lecturer with the Pan African Leadership Institute. will offer critical considerations and best practice. Engage with peers on the psychological dilemma and risks of algorithmic biases in PhD research enquiry with advanced AI use.

Ethical considerations involving A.I. must prioritize 1. transparency, 2. data privacy, 3. accountability, 4. intellectual integrity, and the 5. mitigation of bias. Researchers must ensure that A.I. tools are used responsibly, with a clear understanding of the limitations and potential societal impact. Upholding ethical standards in A.I.-driven research is essential to maintain public trust, protect human rights, and ensure that technological advancement aligns with the broader values of equity and justice.

Moderator: Juliano Cavalli – Current PhD Candidate at The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources (BSEER).

Speaker: Dr Stephen Hancock

Dr. Stephen Hancock is the Shirley T. Frye Distinguished Professor of Urban Teacher Education at North Carolina A&T State University, a Fulbright Scholar, and Director of the Center of Excellence for Educational Equity Research. He teaches undergraduate courses in differentiating the curriculum and graduate courses in advanced qualitative research methodologies, dissertation writing, and the sociology of race. He also serves as the Director of the International Conference on Urban Education (ICUE) and a lecturer with the Pan African Leadership Institute.

Dr Hancock's research investigates race, identity, and belonging, and the phenomenological reality of self in racialized contexts. More specifically his research explores how race, identity, and belonging impacts leadership, teaching, learning, and the effect of colonized curriculum content on the intersectional identity. His work is grounded in autoethnographic methodology and supported by critical race theory, critical theory, and constructivism. Dr Hancock has co-edited three books, written impactful articles, and is an international visiting lecturer.

The event includes an optional opportunity for networking after the discussion on AI and research. Refreshments are provided.

Places for this session are limited. Book now to secure your seat.

A.I. and the Process of Ethical Research