“My Ph.D. is in computer vision and machine learning. I developed softw...” — Rana el Kaliouby Quote

“My Ph.D. is in computer vision and machine learning. I developed software that can read your emotions from your face as part of my doctorate work.”

“The field of AI has traditionally been focused on computational intelligence, not on social or emotional intelligence. Yet being deficient in emotional intelligence (EQ) can be a great disadvantage in society.”

“I grew up in the Middle East, and I worry that AI increases the socioeconomic divide as opposed to closing the gap.”

“Sheikh Rahman had a doctorate in Islamic jurisprudence from al-Azhar University in Cairo, the Harvard of Islamic thought. He also had a long history of guiding terrorist groups.”

“It's pretty exciting. An honorary doctorate of the arts. It doesn't get any better.”

“The fact that I am getting a doctorate in spite of being a college drop-out proves that the world can be your university.”