Imani Mathenge

*Note: This is the bio that was used on the Lab’s site during the assistantship (Fall 2022). There may be newer versions available.

Research PI: Georgina Curto Rex

Imani Mathenge is a junior from Frederick, Maryland, majoring in economics with a minor in computing and digital technologies. She is interested in how biases are present in AI. On campus, she is involved in student government as the Sub-Director of Programming for Student Life and enjoys playing basketball during her free time.

Mathenge is working with Georgina Curto Rex, a postdoctoral fellow, on identifying and mitigating bias against the poor. She is currently focused on identifying how socioeconomic factors influence gender discrimination and gender discrimination influences the socioeconomic situation of women.