Category: Technology
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Heather Houser, University of Texas at Austin – Infowhelm
Listening to the news can be overwhelming at times. Heather Houser, associate professor of English at the University of Texas at Austin, explores how art can help bring renewal to our senses. I’m an associate professor of English at The University of Texas at Austin and hold affiliations with American Studies, Center for Women’s and…
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Amir Behzadan, Texas A&M University – Artificial Intelligence Helping Communities in Floods
Floods are devastating to communities, but help could be on the way. Amir H. Behzadan, associate professor in the department of construction science at Texas A&M University, discusses how A.I. could play a role in flood management. Since Fall 2017, I have been an Associate Professor of Construction Science at Texas A&M University (TAMU). Prior…
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Falk Huettmann, University of Alaska Fairbanks – Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence and machine learning can teach us about the future. Falk Huettmann, associate professor of wildlife biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, explores the benefit to the public good from these technologies. Falk’s research interests include wildlife ecology, seabirds, predictive GIS modeling, web-based wildlife databases and metadata, spatial aspects of population viability analysis…
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David Rivers, Loyola University Maryland – Insects and Crime Scenes
On Loyola University Maryland Week: Are insects hindering crime scene investigations? David Rivers, professor of biology, explores how these critters can send investigators on the wrong track. David Rivers, Ph.D., focuses his research on forensic entomology, the interactions between flies and parasitic wasps important to criminal investigations. In 2016, he led a team of faculty…
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Gina Baleria, Sonoma State University – Digital Literacy
Digital literacy skills suddenly have become very important to learning. Gina Baleria, assistant professor in the department of communication and media studies at Sonoma State University, examines how these skills can bring belonging to students who aren’t together. Gina Baleria, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor of Journalism, Media Writing, & Digital Media in the Department…
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Jack Labriola, Kennesaw State University – Taking Control of Autonomous Vehicles
On Kennesaw State University Week: Driverless cars are already on our roads, whether we realize it or not. Jack Labriola, assistant professor of technical communication, explores the need for human drivers to still be paying attention. The professional mission of Jack Labriola, Ph.D., is to design and create better experiences for users in their day-to-day…
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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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Elizabeth Daniels, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs – Do Media and Body Image Create an Early Exit for Middle School Girls?
On University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Week: Does body image create an early exit for middle school girls? Elizabeth Daniels, associate professor in the department of psychology, explores this question. Dr. Daniels joined the UCCS Psychology Department in Fall of 2014. She was previously an Assistant Professor at Oregon State University Cascades and a Visiting…
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Janyl Jumadinova, Allegheny College – A Submersible Robot that Tests Water Quality
On Allegheny College Week: Water testing is an important resource. Janyl Jumadinova, assistant professor in the department of computer science, explores how robotics can help us in this cause. Dr. Janyl Jumadinova is an assistant professor in the Computer Science Department at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. She teaches courses in introductory programming, algorithms, compilers,…