Category: Computer Science
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Peter Fox, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Data Set Analysis
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Are the secrets to solving our problems hiding in plain sight? Peter Fox, professor and tetherless world constellation chair, details how it’s all in the data. Peter Fox is a Tetherless World Constellation Chair and Professor of Earth and Environmental Science, Computer Science and Cognitive Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.…
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Siwei Lyu, University at Albany – Detecting DeepFake Videos
On University at Albany Week: To help detect a DeepFake video, looks at the eyes. Siwei Lyu, associate professor of computer science, discusses the battle against DeepFakes. Siwei Lyu is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Albany, State University of New York.…
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Tolga Soyata, University at Albany – Improving Brain-Computer Interfaces
On University at Albany Week: Communication is always key. Tolga Soyata, associate professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering, discusses how to better communication for those who can’t speak or type. Tolga Soyata is an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at University at Albany, SUNY. He joined the faculty…
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Kiran Balagani, New York Institute of Technology – Biometrics and Mobile Device Security
On New York Institute of Technology Week: Increased security for smartphones is hard to come by without consequences for users. Kiran Balagani, associate professor of computer science at the New York Institute of Technology, describes these challenges. Kiran Balagani co-directs the cybersecurity laboratory in NYIT’s School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, and conducts research in…
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Scott Shackelford, Indiana University – Guarding Against the Possible Security Vulnerabilities in our Devices
How do we protect supply chains with many hands in the pie? Scott Shackelford, assistant professor of business law and ethics at Indiana University, looks into the security technology behind Bitcoin for advice. Scott J. Shackelford is an associate professor at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, where he teaches cybersecurity law and policy,…
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Sebastian Deffner, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Quantum Supremacy
A new, more secure computer is on the way to protect our most sensitive data. Sebastian Deffner, assistant professor of physics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, explores quantum supremacy and how it could keep our data safe in the future. I was previously a Research Associate in the group of Christopher Jarzynski…
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Barry Fagin, United States Air Force Academy – Internet Security
Our current computer programming languages leave a lot to be desired security-wise. Barry Fagin, professor of computer science at the United States Air Force Academy, explores a new approach to keeping our online sites secure. Dr Fagin graduated magna cum laude from Brown University in 1982, and received the PhD in Computer Science from the…
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Kevin LaGrandeur, New York Institute of Technology – A.I. Taking Jobs
The robots are coming for our jobs. Kevin LaGrandeur, professor in the department of English at New York Institute of Technology, explains why artificial intelligence is the biggest job killer in our society. The scholarly work of Kevin LaGrandeur proves that the humanities and sciences have more in common than meets the eye. His book,…
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Megan Squire, Elon University – Password Security
Your password might not be as secure as you think. Megan Squire, professor of computing sciences at Elon University, delves into how to make the strongest password to keep your information safe. Dr. Squire joined Elon’s faculty in 2003 after completing her Ph.D. in Computer Science at Nova Southeastern University. She has also worked at…
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Marshall Jones, Winthrop University – The Digital Divide
Programs that bring computers into the classroom are helping to eliminate the digital divide. Marshall Jones, Professor and Senior Director of Learning Technologies and Graduate Studies at Winthrop University, examines the positives and negatives of such programs. Dr. Jones received an undergraduate degree in English Literature from Furman University. After graduation he taught English as…