Category: Technology
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Suellen Hopfer, University of California Irvine – Social Media Strategies to Educate Young Adults on Vaccines
How do we best educate young adults about vaccines? Suellen Hopfer, assistant professor of health, society, and behavior at the University of California, Irvine program in public health, discusses social media’s role. Suellen Hopfer has a PhD in health communication and post-doctorate training in prevention methods and randomized trial designs. She has been teaching and…
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Sumantra Sarkar, Binghamton University – Employees and Internet Security Policies
Digital security will only get more important in the future. Sumantra Sarkar, associate professor of management at Binghamton University, discusses how to keep your business safe. Sarkar is a behavioral information systems (IS) researcher focusing on IT security, health information technology, organizational processes, agile development, and IT governance. He employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies…
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Rachael Woldoff, West Virginia University – Digital Nomads
Being a nomad is possible in our digital world. Rachael Woldoff, professor of sociology at West Virginia University, delves into this statement. Rachael A. Woldoff is an urban sociologist and Professor of Sociology. She received a PhD in sociology from The Ohio State University, specializing in crime and community. Her research and publications have focused…
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Sabine von Mering, Brandeis University – Antisemitism and Social Media Algorithms
Do social media algorithms hurt or help society? Sabine von Mering, professor of German and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Brandeis University, discusses one reason they may need some tweaking. Sabine von Mering, Ph.D. is Professor of German and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Director of the Center for German and European Studies…
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Benjamin Weissman, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Emoji: Language or Communication?
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: What’s your favorite emoji? Benjamin Weissman, lecturer of cognitive science, surveys this common form of communication. Benjamin Weissman is a leading expert in the field of emoji. Weissman’s research focuses on meaning in conversation from a cognitive and linguistic perspective. With a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Illinois…
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Linda Charmaraman, Wellesley College – For LGBTQ Youth, Social Media Can Have Unexpected Benefits
Social media’s drawbacks are well documented, but there are positives too. Linda Charmaraman, senior research scientist at the Wellesley Center for Women at Wellesley College, examines one. Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D., is a senior research scientist at the Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College and director of the Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab. Her…
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Jinglu Jiang, Binghamton University – Designing Better Human-A.I. Collaboration
Designing better human and A.I. connections will be crucial in the future. Jinglu Jiang, assistant research professor in the school of management at Binghamton University, explores how well we’re working together. Jinglu Jiang is an assistant professor of Management Information Systems at Binghamton University, School of Management. Her research focuses on emerging technologies, human-AI interactions,…
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Birol Yesilada, Portland State University – Securing the Smart Grid
The smart grid is an important part of our infrastructure. Birol Yesilada, professor of political science and international studies at Portland State University, discusses how to protect it from attack. Birol A. Yeşilada is the Director of the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government and is a professor of Political Science and International Studies at…
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Jessica Cox, Franklin & Marshall College – Online English Classes for Adults During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
On Franklin and Marshall College Week: Online classes can be a boon to those trying to learn a new language. Jessica Cox, associate professor of Spanish and linguistics, discusses the barriers some have to logging in virtually. Jessica Cox researches relationships between language and cognition in multilinguals, including older adult language learners, aptitude for learning…
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Katie Paulich, University of Colorado Boulder – The ABCs of Screen Time
Is too much screen time bad for children? Katie Paulich, PhD student at the University of Colorado Boulder, looks into the research. I’m a third-year PhD student at the University of Colorado Boulder. I obtained my undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Some of my research interests include mental health topics such as…