Tag: technology
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Qian Yang, Cornell University – AI Tool Gains Doctors’ Trust by Giving Advice Like a Colleague
On Cornell University’s Impacts of A.I. Week: Getting people to trust A.I. can be a tricky process. Qian Yang, assistant professor in information science, examines how doctors became comfortable with using the technology. Qian Yang is an assistant professor in Information Science at Cornell University and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) researcher. Her research expertise is in…
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Jonathan P. Chang, Cornell University– How AI Tools Could Help Make Online Discussions Healthier
On this Student Spotlight during Cornell University’s Impacts of A.I. Week : Online discussions have many pitfalls; what if A.I. could step in to help? Jonathan P. Chang, PhD candidate in computer science, explores this question. Jonathan P. Chang is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at Cornell, advised by Cristian Danescu-Niculescu-Mizil. He earned his undergraduate…
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Malte Jung, Cornell University – Social Cost of AI in Social Interactions
On Cornell University’s Impacts of A.I. Week: Technology that guides how we respond in conversations may have some negative effects. Malte Jung, associate professor of information science, outlines them. Malte Jung is an Associate Professor of Information Science at Cornell University and the Nancy H. ’62 and Philip M. ’62 Young Sesquicentennial Faculty Fellow. He…
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Farzin Lotfi-Jam, Cornell University – A Recursive History of Urban Simulation
On Cornell University’s Impacts of A.I. Week: How do we answer the many questions about the intersection of A.I. and humanity? Farzin Lotfi-Jam, assistant professor of architecture and director of Realtime Urbanism lab, invites us to engage with these questions. Farzin Lotfi-Jam is Assistant Professor in the department of Architecture at Cornell AAP where he…
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Vsevolod Seva Katritch, University of Southern California Dornsife – Computer Modeling and A.I. Transform Drug Discovery
On USC Dornsife Week: Can A.I. cut the cost of making new drugs? Vsevolod Seva Katrich, associate professor of quantitative and computational biology and chemistry, takes a closer look. Dr. Katritch is an is a computational biologist and chemist at University of Southern California Dornsife, and a founding co-director of the Center for New Technologies…
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Min Chen, Florida International University – Algorithms Detecting Strokes
On Florida International University Week: Can an algorithm save your life? Min Chen, The Endowed SunTrust Bank Professorship Holder & Associate Professor, Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, explores how this might be the case. Dr. Min Chen’s research examines information technology innovations, healthcare analytics, and issues relevant to the economics, organization, and regulation…
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Daniel Bagner, Florida International University – Telehealth Programs Benefit Young Children with Developmental Delay
On Florida International University Week: Telehealth has brought a new option to families who need it. Daniel Bagner, professor of psychology and director of clinical training, explores the benefit for those whose children need an extra hand. Dr. Daniel Bagner is a Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training at Florida International University (FIU).…
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Linda Charmaraman, Wellesley College – When It Comes to Teens and Screens, Pets Can Have Surprising Benefits
Pets can have many benefits, including some that are unseen. Linda Charmaraman, senior research scientist at the Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College, details 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 research…
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Timand Bates, Bard College – Students Want a Liberal Arts Global Classroom Online
Online learning is becoming the norm after the pandemic. Timand Bates, visiting professor of education at Bard College, discusses how it can affect student learning. Timand is currently Program Manager of the Open Society University Network’s Online Courses. He is also a Visiting Professor for the Bard College Prison Initiative and for the Institute of…
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Alex Townsend, Cornell University – Scientifically-Minded Artificial Intelligence
On Cornell University Week: A.I. is also coming to science labs. Alex Townsend, associate professor in the mathematics department, examines the benefits for scientific discovery. Alex Townsend is an Associate Professor at Cornell University in the Mathematics Department. His research is in Applied Mathematics and most recently focuses on developing machines to learn partial differential…