7th Annual Bridges to Tomorrow Event: Women Engineering AI Solutions That Matter
Join us for our 7th annual gathering of Women in STEM!
DU Women in STEM, Zayo Group, #wie5280, and Rocky Mountain SWE invite you to join our 7th Annual Bridges to Tomorrow Event: Women Engineering AI Solutions That Matter.
Ritchie School students will kick off the event with an interactive AI demonstration comparing how different large language models respond to prompts suggested by the audience. Attendees will submit short prompts—serious, fun, or thought‑provoking—and students will show the models’ outputs side by side, highlighting differences in reasoning, accuracy, creativity, and bias. This hands‑on segment sets an engaging and curious tone for the conversation ahead.
Panel Topic: Women Engineering AI Solutions That Matter
Join us for a conversation on how AI is transforming everything from career growth and business innovation to engineering solutions and everyday tasks. Our panel will demystify AI safety, ethics, and the future skills students and professionals need to succeed.
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- 2155 E. Wesley Avenue
- Denver, Colorado
- United States 80208
- Building: Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science
- Room Number: 510
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- Co-sponsored by DU Women in STEM, Zayo Group, and Rocky Mountain SWE
- Starts 26 February 2026 10:23 PM UTC
- Ends 31 March 2026 06:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Crys
Panelist: Engineering AI Solutions That Matter
Panelist Crys Black is a marketing and operations executive focused on AI‑driven growth for early‑stage tech companies. With a computer science background and roots in Apple IIe–era programming, she partners with engineers to turn complex innovations into scalable solutions. Working at the intersection of generative AI, revenue operations, and information architecture, she helps organizations implement AI responsibly and tie technical execution to business results. She is committed to AI literacy, ethical adoption, and preparing future technologists for an AI‑enabled world.
Jasmine
Panelist: Engineering AI Solutions That Matter
Panelist Jasmine Motupalli is the Founder & CEO of The Data Love Co., an AI-powered data management and insights platform. The product helps mission-driven organizations make faster, data-informed decisions, particularly in food security and social determinants of health. A former U.S. Army intelligence officer and West Point instructor, she emphasizes a human-centered approach to AI systems. Jasmine is also an Executive PhD student at the University of Denver’s Daniels School of Business, researching the responsible operationalization of AI in social-impact organizations to enhance decisions and outcomes.
Susan
Women Engineering AI Solutions That Matter
Moderator Susan Adams is the Founder of Women in AI Colorado and serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver, where she helps guide the next generation of ethical and impactful AI practitioners. A recognized voice in Colorado’s technology and innovation community, she specializes in responsible AI development, strategic leadership, and building inclusive tech ecosystems. Her work continues to elevate women leaders and broaden access to emerging technologies.
Danika
Panelist: Engineering AI Solutions That Matter
Panelist Danika Hannon is a cybersecurity professional and frequent speaker on cybersecurity, quantum computing, and genAI. She serves as Head of Deep Research at the Quantum Strategy Institute and leads community volunteering with Colorado = Security. Her work has been featured at conferences including SXSW, SnowFROC, RMISC, and the Department of Energy’s Emerging Tech Studio Venture Summit. Danika is passionate about mentoring and building strong tech communities.
Agenda
6:00 pm Networking
6:15 pm AI Demo
6:30 pm Panel Discussion
7:45 pm Wrap up