Category: Computer Science
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Jeffrey Stone, Penn State University – Sustainability in Introductory Computing Courses
On Penn State University Week: Sustainability in the future will be more important than ever. Jeffrey Stone, assistant professor of information science and technology, shows how this way of living can solve today and tomorrow’s problems. Dr. Stone (PhD, Penn State) is an Assistant Professor of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) at Penn State Lehigh…
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Aixa Marchand, Rhodes College – Parents and Virtual Learning During COVID-19
On Rhodes College Week: Parents have been substituting as teachers during the pandemic. Aixa Marchand, assistant professor of psychology and educational studies, documents the challenges of this for essential workers and others. Aixa Marchand is an assistant professor of psychology and educational studies at Rhodes College. Dr. Marchand graduated with a Ph.D. in education and…
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Alex Frano, University of California San Diego – Neuromorphic Computers
Computers use a big chunk of the world’s energy. Alex Frano, assistant professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego, uses the human brain as inspiration for the next wave of technology. Alex Frañó is Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Diego. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the…
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Erik Born, Cornell University – WiFi Signal Icon
On Cornell University Week: The wireless icon is ubiquitous in today’s world. Today on The Academic Minute: Erik Born, assistant professor of German studies, explores the history behind it. Erik Born is an Assistant Professor in the Department of German Studies at Cornell University. His work brings insights from contemporary German media theory to bear on diverse historical contexts. With…
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Nishtha Langer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Women in IT More Likely to Be Promoted Than Men
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Women in IT jobs face many challenges. Nishtha Langer, assistant professor of business analytics, says despite this, they may be more likely to get promoted than their male counterparts. Nishtha Langer is an assistant professor of business analytics at the Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She teaches…
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Robert Seamans, New York University – The Impact of A.I. on the Human Workforce
On New York University Week: Will future artificial intelligence help or harm the human workforce? Robert Seamans, associate professor of management and organizations, weighs in. Robert Seamans (PhD, UC Berkeley) is an Associate Professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business where he teaches courses in game theory and strategy. Professor Seamans’ research focuses…
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Jena McCollum, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs – 3D Printing From Concrete to Rockets
On University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Week: 3D printing still faces many hurdles. Jena McCollum, assistant professor in the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering, examines how to design new printers for the future. Dr. Jena McCollum is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Additive Manufacturing Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace…
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Hala ElAarag, Stetson University – Transmission Control Protocols
Our most common internet transfer protocols could use an update. Hala ElAarag, professor of computer science at Stetson University, explains why wireless connections are throwing a wrench into the mix. Hala ElAarag joined Stetson University in 2002. She is a senior member of ACM and IEEE and a former president of the Consortium of Computing…
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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.…