Microsoft Research Podcast: Chris White on Tech and Public Impact
Microsoft Research featured Dr. Christopher White, head of Catalyst Lab, discussing his journey applying data analytics and advanced tech from DARPA operations in Afghanistan to anti-human trafficking efforts.
In a Microsoft Research podcast episode, Principal Technical Program Manager Weishung Liu interviewed Dr. Christopher White, who currently directs Microsoft Research's Catalyst Lab. White recounted his unexpected transition from an academic postdoc at Harvard to leading tech analysis operations for DARPA in Afghanistan in 2010, along with his subsequent technical contributions toward combating human trafficking through dark-web search tools.
Key takeaways
- White joined a DARPA multidisciplinary project in 2010 to test data analytics approaches aimed at protecting troops and preventing violence in Afghanistan.
- White later developed dark-web search tools used to help combat human trafficking, earning recognition including a 2016 Presidential Award.
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