Category: Technology
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Krystle Cobian, University of California Los Angeles – Women of Color in STEM
On this Student Spotlight: How do we support minority groups who want a career in STEM? Krystle Cobian, PhD student at the University on California, Los Angeles, explains why what happens after graduation can help keep women on the STEM career path. Krystle Cobian is a graduate student researcher at HERI. Her research interests include…
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Kiersten Greene, SUNY New Paltz – Tech in the Classroom
Classrooms are becoming digitally smarter by the year. Kiersten Greene, assistant professor of literacy education in the department of teaching & learning at SUNY New Paltz, determines teachers aren’t getting taught how to use these new devices first. Kiersten Greene is an Assistant Professor of Literacy Education in the Department of Teaching & Learning at…
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Stephen Okey, Saint Leo University – The Pope’s Use of Twitter
The president isn’t the only powerful figure to break the Twitter barrier. Stephen Okey, assistant professor of philosophy at Saint Leo University, explores how Pope Francis is using the medium in a different fashion. Stephen Okey is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Religion at Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, FL, where he…
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Carla Sofka, Siena College – Thanatechnology
On Siena College Week: Grief isn’t always private in the age of social media. Carla Sofka, professor of social work at Siena College, explores how grieving has changed in a connected world. Carla J. Sofka received her Ph.D. and M.S.W. in social work from Washington University in St. Louis, and her B.S. in psychology from the…
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Brian Krupp, Baldwin Wallace University – Safeguarding Personal Data on our Phones
The misuse of our smartphone data is becoming better known by the day. Brian Krupp, professor in the computer science department at Baldwin Wallace University, explores a new tool to help keep our privacy while browsing. Dr. Brian Krupp is an Assistant Professor in the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at Baldwin Wallace University in…
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Melanie Austin, New York Institute of Technology – Social Media and Satisfaction Among Students
On New York Institute of Technology Week: To understand the use of social media by students, look at the motivation behind it. Melanie Austin, assistant professor of occupational therapy at the New York Institute of Technology, explains why some use can have a positive benefit. Melanie Austin, specializes in Health Promotion and Behavioral Health for…
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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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Shannon Pruden, Florida International University – Gender Gap in STEM
Watch what you say to your little ones. Shannon Pruden, professor of psychology at Florida International University, explains why the type of language heard in childhood could have a profound effect. Dr. Pruden’s primary research interests lie at the intersection between developmental psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, and education. Employing a variety of methodologies (e.g., eye-tracking…
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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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Sue Wenze, Lafayette College – Addressing Mental Health Issues with Technology
Can technology help us with our mental health? Sue Wenze, assistant professor of psychology at Lafayette College, describes how the internet can help remove barriers to treatment for some patients. Susan Wenze is an assistant professor of psychology at Lafayette College. Her research interests center on cognitive and emotional processing in mood disorders, ecological momentary…