

About Me
Dr. Siobahn Grady’s remarkable journey began as the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in Computer Science from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2018. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor and Program Director of Information Science/Systems at the School of Library and Information Sciences at North Carolina Central University. Notably, she heads the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence and Equity Research (LAIER), co-directs the Center for Data Equity (CODE), and holds the title of an Office e-Learning faculty fellow at the same institution.
A passionate researcher, Dr. Grady delves deep into the application of machine learning, targeting misinformation on social media and enhancing fault detection in autonomous vehicles. However, her pursuits are not confined to academic corridors; she is a vocal advocate for bolstering the representation of women and minorities in computer science. Recognizing the pronounced gender and racial disparities in STEM, she aspires to foster confidence in these groups, aiding them in sculpting a robust STEM identity. As an esteemed AAAS IF/THEN ambassador, Dr. Grady is at the forefront of instigating change, both through hands-on research and community outreach.
Her accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. Dr. Grady’s insights have illuminated national and international conferences, and her legacy is immortalized in the world’s largest exhibit of women’s statues. Furthermore, museums across the country have celebrated her contributions. Her vision for an inclusive future in technology is realized by promoting educational opportunities across multiple platforms – from community organizations to academic research and philanthropic endeavors. Demonstrating her commitment to the future of STEM, Dr. Grady has established four merit-based, STEM-centric endowed scholarships at prominent HBCUs within the University of North Carolina System, effectively easing the financial strain on deserving students.
Her unwavering commitment to excellence in education is evident in her array of Quality Matters Certifications, including Master Reviewer, Peer Reviewer, and several Facilitator roles. Dr. Grady’s influence stretches to numerous board and advisory positions outside academia, including the Winston-Salem State University Foundation and the National Girls Collaborative Project. She also proudly associates with several esteemed organizations, like the Alpha Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and both the Winston Salem State University and North Carolina Central University National Alumni Associations as a life member.
With a dedication that transcends the classroom and a vision that seeks an inclusive future, Dr. Grady continues to shape the trajectory of women and minorities in STEM.
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Awards
- Selected by the board of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Culture, Learning, and Technology (CLT) Division for Outstanding Publication Award for Social Impact for white paper, Course Design Considerations for Inclusion and Representation.
- Selected as a 2023 Soaring to Greater Heights in Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics Honoree from the Sigma Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
- Awarded the 2023 STEM Women of Color Conclave® Travel Award Recipient
- Awarded the 2023 STEM Women of Color Conclave® Conclave Leadership Colloquium Fellowship
- 2022 Tapia Faculty Scholarship Awardee
- Awarded the 2022 Grace Hopper Celebration Faculty Scholarship
- Selected as a 2022 Emerald Award Honoree (International Trends & Services) from The Links, Inc., Raleigh (NC) Chapter
- Awarded the 2022 STEM Women of Color Conclave® Travel Award Recipient
- Awarded the 2022 STEM Women of Color Conclave® Conclave Leadership Colloquium Fellowship
- Awarded the 2021 Grace Hopper Celebration Faculty Scholarship
- Awarded the 2021 STEM Women of Color Conclave® Travel Award Recipient
- Awarded the 2021 STEM Women of Color Conclave® Conclave Leadership Colloquium Fellowship
- Awarded the 2021 Caroline L. Lattimore Award for Excellence in Education by the Mid-Atlantic Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
- Will be indcuted into the Winston-Salem State University Heritage Society in December 2020
- Awarded the 2020 Tapia Faculty Scholarship by ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference
- Awarded the 2020 MSI Faculty Scholarship by Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school)
- Awarded the 2020 Grace Hopper Celebration Faculty Scholarship by Anitab.org
- Awarded the 2020 Digital Learning Initiative Symposium by North Carolina Central University Office of E-learning
- Awarded the 2020 Faculty Lodging Grant by Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)
- Awarded the 2019 Woman of Distinction by Empowered Girls of North Carolina
- Awarded the 2019 Hall of Distinction by the Winston-Salem State University National Alumni Association
- Selected in 2019 as an AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassador by the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Lyda Hill Philanthropies
- Awarded the 2019 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University GHC Cohort by Anitab.org
- Awarded the 2019 STEM Women’s Writing Retreat by ADVANCE-IT at NCAT
- Awarded the 2019 Conclave Leadership Colloquium Fellowship by 2019 STEM Women of Color Conclave®
- Awarded the 2019 PKAL STEM Leadership Institute by The Association of American Colleges & Universities
- Awarded the 2019 BlackcomputeHER Award
- Awarded the 2019 2019 STEM Women of Color Conclave® Partial Travel Award
- Awarded the 2019 NSF CISE CAREER Workshop & Travel Recipient
- Awarded the 2019 BlackcomputeHER Fellowship
- Awarded Workshop Sponsorship for the 2nd Annual Empowered to Lead: Women in High Education Leadership Conference
- Awarded 2019 Cohort Participation of Launching Academics on the Tenure-Track: an Intentional Community in Engineering (LATTICE)
- Featured on Modern Figures Podcast in 2019
- Featured in NCCU Now Fall 2018 Magazine
- Featured in North Carolina A&T State University Fall 2018 Magazine
- Featured on Winston-Salem State University Chancellor’s Radio Show, Future Focus
- Awarded the 2018 National Society of Blacks in Computing (NSBC) Travel Award
- Awarded the 2018 Women of Color in Tech Grace Hopper Complimentary Registration by Anitab.org
- Featured on Black Women PhDs in 2018
- Awarded the 2018 Grad Cohort for Women by Computing Research Association
- Awarded the 2018 Grad Cohort Workshop for Underrepresented Minorities and Persons with Disabilities by Computing Research Association
- Awarded the 2017 @Scale Conference Student Scholarship by Facebook
- Awarded the 2017 Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) Student Scholarship by the Anita Borg Institute
- Awarded the 2017 National Society of Blacks in Computing (NSBC) Travel Award
- Awarded as the 2017 Outstanding PH.D. Graduate Student Teacher (NC A&T Computer Science Department)
- Featured in Aggie Engineering Winter 2017 Magazine
- Awarded the 2017 Modern Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science (MAICS) Travel Award
- Featured in Diversity in Action | Advancing STEM Professionals March April 2017 Edition
- Featured on Colors of STEM in 2017
- Featured Blog post written for The Grad Spark in 2017
- Awarded the 2017 Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) Travel Award
- Featured on The Grad Spark in 2017
- Featured on SWE Grad Community in 2016
- Featured Blog post written for BEACON in 2016
- Selected as a NASA Datanaut in 2016
- Awarded the 2017 WE16 Conference Google Travel Award
- Awarded as the 2016 Outstanding PH.D. Graduate Researcher (NC A&T Computer Science Department)
- Awarded the Chancellor Distinguished Fellowship in 2016
- Became a North Carolina Central University 40 Under 40 Honoree in 2016
- Awarded as a Think HBCU Alumni Leader (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.- MARC) in 2016
- Became a Winston-Salem State University 40 Under 40 Honoree in 2015