Tag: technology
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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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Mariya Zheleva, University at Albany – Radio Spectrum
On University at Albany Week: Is the radio spectrum a finite resource? Mariya Zheleva, assistant professor in the department of computer science, explores this question. Dr. Mariya Zheleva is an assistant professor of computer science in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at University at Albany, SUNY. Prior to joining the tenure-track faculty in…
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Douglas McKechnie, United States Air Force Academy – Government and Social Media
The government is now a troll on social media. Douglas McKechnie, associate professor of law at the United States Air Force Academy, examines the new way we interact with our political leaders. Professor McKechnie is an Associate Professor of Law at the United States Air Force Academy. He is an award winning teacher and scholar…
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Erin O’Mara, University of Dayton – Bragging and Modesty on Social Media
Social media gives a big opportunity to brag about yourself. But should you? Erin O’Mara, associate professor and the director of the Graduate Program in General Psychology at the University of Dayton, explains being a braggart might not be the best way to get more friends. Dr. Erin O’Mara is an associate professor and the…
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Sheila Jaswal, Amherst College – Retention of Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM
On Amherst College Week: How do we increase STEM enrollment for women and underrepresented minorities? Sheila Jaswal, associate professor of chemistry, answers this question. Sheila Jaswal is an associate professor of chemistry and member of the biophysics and biochemistry program at Amherst College. She attended Mills College in Oakland, Calif., where she graduated with a…
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Michelle Watts, American Public University – The Great Broadband Divide
Not everyone is online in our connected world. Michelle Watts, faculty director and assistant professor in the school of security and global studies at American Public University, examines why some Native Americans still have limited access and how to fix it. Michelle Watts has a degree in International Studies from American University in Washington, D.C.,…
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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…