Dr. Olga Scrivner is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering specializing in artificial intelligence, natural language processing, data science, and AI agents. Her current work focuses on trustworthy AI, AI standards, and the engineering of reusable AI capabilities. She is an IEEE Senior Member and serves in leadership roles with IEEE Humanitarian Technologies and the American Council on Education Women’s Network Indiana. She is also committed to student mentorship through undergraduate research, REU programs, Mentor Collective, and TechNovation Women Techmakers.
Academic Degrees
- MA, State University of Saint Petersburg, 1998
- PhD, Indiana University Bloomington, 2015
- MCS, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2021
Teaching Interests
- Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
- Natural Language Processing and Data Science
- Object-Oriented Design
- Generative AI in Education
- Entrepreneurial Mindset in Computing Education
- Student Motivation and Engagement
Research Interests
- Trustworthy and Responsible AI
- AI in Healthcare and Medical Technologies
- AI Safety, Governance, and Standards
- AI Agents and Agentic Systems
- AI Skills, Capabilities, and Evaluation
- Natural Language Processing
- Data Science and Visualization
Publications & Presentations
- Portnoff, R. S., Saade, T., Vijayanathan, P., Scrivner, O., Adler, C., Fernandez, A. P., Pecora, C., Akanni, O., Oronti, I. B., Ambade, A., Simpson, M., Goswami, A., LeClair, B., Samarawickrama, M., & Aneke, E. (2026). Safety by design: Prioritizing the protection of children and youth in the development of generative AI systems. In AI and Ethics Handbook (pp. 337–354). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-12201-8_18
- Scrivner, O. (2026). Language data visualization. In H. Nesi & P. Milin (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics (pp. 1–9). Elsevier.
- Ginda, M., Börner, K., Scrivner, O., Trochim, W., Rocha, L. M., & Šabanović, S. (2026). Preparing the next generation of Complex Networks and Systems scientists: Evaluation results for the Complex Networks and Systems NSF research training program at Indiana University. PLoS ONE, 21(1), e0334779. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0334779
- Nguyen, A., Scrivner, O., de Laat, M., & Scrivner, J. (2026). Systemic shifts required for higher education futures: Policy, pedagogy, and practice in the age of artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Policy Futures in Education, 24(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1177/14782103251408926
- Scrivner, O. (2025). Unveiling unintended systematic biases in natural language processing. In C. A. Berry & B. Marshall (Eds.), Mitigating Bias in Machine Learning (1st ed., Chap. 6). McGraw-Hill
Awards & Honors
- 2025 IEEE Region 4 Outstanding Affinity Group Award, Women in Engineering Affinity Group, Executive Committee Member