Duolingo: Innovation for Social Good
Friday, September 13, 2019
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Luis von Ahn, Duke '00, Founder of Duolingo and reCAPTCHA
Distinguished Computer Science Alumni Lecture
Duke CS and Duke I&E are hosting Luis von Ahn, Class of 2000. The founder of reCAPTCHA and Duolingo, von Ahn is a pioneer of improving the world through technology.
Learn how von Ahn's undergrad experiences here at Duke influenced his career path and explore:
- Luis von Ahn's goals, vision, ideas, and captivating stories.
- Past, present, and future of learning and translation.
- Why undergrads might consider working at an established startup, a new startup, or not at a startup.
- How to think about what you'll do at Duolingo or elsewhere after graduating.
There will be a reception at 5:30pm after the talk in the LSRC Hall of Science.
Contact: Georgia Tse
