Category: Technology
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Destenie Nock, Carnegie Mellon University – Energy Poverty
On Carnegie Mellon University Week: As temperatures rise, energy poverty could soar with them. Destenie Nock, assistant professor in civil and environmental engineering, looks into the energy equity gap. Dr. Destenie Nock is a leader in energy justice and equitable energy transitions. In her role as an Assistant Professor in Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE), and…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Listening to Outer Space
What are people saying about space? Robert Edgell, professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, listens in to the discussion. Dr. Edgell is currently a Professor of Technology Management and Co-Director of the Joint Center for Creativity, Design, and Venturing at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. He directs Innovation Challenge New York (ICNY), an integrated community-based…
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Bas Rokers, NYU Abu Dhabi – Your Brain on Virtual Reality
Virtual reality is here, but does it work for everyone? Bas Rokers, associate professor of psychology at NYU Abu Dhabi, examines the science behind the tech. Bas Rokers is Associate Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Neuroimaging Facility at New York University Abu Dhabi. His work has elucidated the neural mechanisms underlying visual…
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Dawn Gulick, Widener University – Innovating a Safer Way to Compete
On Widener University Week: Even elite athletes have been adversely affected by COVID-19. Dawn Gulick, professor of physical therapy, discusses a tool to help them get back to competing again. Dawn Gulick is a professor of physical therapy at Widener University’s Institute for Physical Therapy Education. Innovating a Safer Way to Compete The COVID-19 pandemic…
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Sanya Carley, Indiana University – Energy Insecurity and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Flip the switch and the light goes on for most of us, but not all. But not for everyone. Sanya Carley, professor at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, looks at energy insecurity. Professor Sanya Carley’s research focuses on policy and other efforts aimed at advancing the innovation of low-carbon…
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Ulises Mejias, SUNY Oswego – Digital Colonialism
On SUNY Oswego Week: Colonialism has taken a different form in the modern world. Ulises Mejias, professor of communication studies, looks at a digital version. Ulises A. Mejias is professor and director of the Institute for Global Engagement at SUNY Oswego. His research interests include critical data studies, philosophy and sociology of technology, and political…
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Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Humans and Outer Space
Space holds the future for the human race. Robert Edgell, professor of technology management at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, looks beyond our planet for innovation. Dr. Edgell is currently a Professor of Technology Management and Co-Director of the Joint Center for Creativity, Design, and Venturing at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. He directs Innovation Challenge New York (ICNY),…
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Ashley Lytle, Stevens Institute of Technology – In-Shoe Sensors and Robot Companions
Can a robot help seniors stay upright when friends are staying distant because of COVID-19? Ashley Lytle, assistant professor at the Stevens Institute of Technology, looks into this question. Research topics: Stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, intergroup relations, STEM engagement and retention, health, gender, sexual orientation, age, race/ethnicity, belief systems. In-Shoe Sensors and Robot Companions The coronavirus…
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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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Daniel Mallinson, Penn State University – Engaging Citizen-Students through Technology
On Penn State University Week: Tech in classrooms is becoming a necessity, but how do we make it more efficient? Daniel J. Mallinson, assistant professor of public policy and administration, looks into this question. Daniel Mallinson received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the Pennsylvania State University. His expertise lies in state and local politics…