Tag: Computer Science
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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.…
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Tolga Soyata, University at Albany – Improving Brain-Computer Interfaces
On University at Albany Week: Communication is always key. Tolga Soyata, associate professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering, discusses how to better communication for those who can’t speak or type. Tolga Soyata is an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at University at Albany, SUNY. He joined the faculty…
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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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Barry Fagin, United States Air Force Academy – Internet Security
Our current computer programming languages leave a lot to be desired security-wise. Barry Fagin, professor of computer science at the United States Air Force Academy, explores a new approach to keeping our online sites secure. Dr Fagin graduated magna cum laude from Brown University in 1982, and received the PhD in Computer Science from the…
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Kevin LaGrandeur, New York Institute of Technology – A.I. Taking Jobs
The robots are coming for our jobs. Kevin LaGrandeur, professor in the department of English at New York Institute of Technology, explains why artificial intelligence is the biggest job killer in our society. The scholarly work of Kevin LaGrandeur proves that the humanities and sciences have more in common than meets the eye. His book,…
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Marshall Jones, Winthrop University – The Digital Divide
Programs that bring computers into the classroom are helping to eliminate the digital divide. Marshall Jones, Professor and Senior Director of Learning Technologies and Graduate Studies at Winthrop University, examines the positives and negatives of such programs. Dr. Jones received an undergraduate degree in English Literature from Furman University. After graduation he taught English as…
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Arnout van de Rijt – Stony Brook University – Success Breeds Success
“The researchers from Stony Brook University conducted a few unusual experiments that showed that people who had success in the beginning of their endeavors tended to do better than people who did not start off with a stroke of luck (or genius).” – Time Magazine. Dr. Arnout van de Rijt, an associate professor in Stony…