• Question: have you inspired any girls to do more science?

    Asked by emily to Huma on 10 Nov 2016.
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      Huma Shah answered on 10 Nov 2016:

      Hello Emily,

      Yes, I have involved school pupils, girls in my Turing test experiments since 2008. After the 2014 Turing test experiment at The Royal Society London the parents of some children who took part told me their children wanted to study robotics. You can see pictures and read the report of that experiment here:
      http://turingtestsin2014.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/eugene-goostman-machine-convinced-3333.html

      With my work as a volunteer West London STEM Ambassador I’ve gone into schools and colleges, especially during British Science& Engineering week, from what the Teachers have said after my visit, girls have got interested in continuing with science. I hope to persuade more through this activity.

      Huma

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