Lecturer, Hasso Plattner Institute of Design
Ariam Mogos (she/her) leads emerging technology initiatives at Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (“d.school”). In her role, Mogos helps students and educators design with emerging technologies like AI and shapes conversations around the tech’s ethical implications on humans and the natural world. She has worked across Africa, Asia, the United States, and Europe. Her past work includes the development and assessment of learning technologies with UNICEF, the Kenyan government, the Scratch Foundation, and the LEGO Foundation. Mogos enjoys working with young makers and facilitating creative learning experiences in local libraries and recreation centers. Her work around digital learning and inclusion has been recognized by Mozilla and Fast Company, and she is a National Geographic Explorer.