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Transdisciplinary Syracuse University Team Awarded Grant to Address the Digital Divide in Central America
The rise of the digital age and widespread use of the Internet have turned web access into an essential utility—similar to water and electricity. In the past year and half, the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of web connectivity,…
Are Privacy and Accuracy Prioritized In Facial Recognition Technology?
Vir Phoha, professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was interviewed for the Lifewire article, “Why Using Facial Recognition to Enforce Rules Isn’t a Great Idea.” Phoha recognizes the numerous concerns associated with facial recognition, but there is…
iSchool Launches Programs in Data Analytics and Technology in Society
In a rapidly changing digital landscape, the School of Information Studies is challenged to ensure that its students and faculty are studying at the leading edge of their field. From human-centered design to cloud computing, machine learning to artificial intelligence…
Professor Vir Phoha Examines Ethics of Facial Recognition Software
The use of facial recognition technology has been controversial and it has been criticized as being prone to misuse and reinforcing existing biases. Cities across the United States have been banning the use of facial recognition software and in the…
University College Announces Online Degree in Computer Programming
University College announces a new online bachelor of professional studies program (BPS) in computer programming. The program was developed in response to employers seeking graduates who have the skills to meet the demands of the rapidly changing field of technology….
The Possibilities Behind 5G and the Issues Surrounding It
Dr. M. Cenk Gursoy, professor in the College of Engineering, wrote the opinion piece in the Broadcasting and Cable trade magazine “Convergence of Technologies for 5G and Beyond.” In the story, Gusroy writes about the possibilities behind 5G technology and…
Amazon Took Microsoft’s Top Spot – Could Other Online Retail Companies Be Next?
This week, Amazon became the world’s most valuable publicly traded U.S. company for the first time, passing tech giant Microsoft which had taken over the top spot in late 2018. Ray Wimer is an assistant professor of retail practice at…
Given Its Track Record, Facebook Is Still Asking For a Lot
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School of Public Communications, was interviewed for the CNET story “Critics say Facebook’s latest scandals show it lacks an ‘ethical road map’.” In the article, Grygiel, who studies social media, said that…
Summit to Showcase Innovative Uses of Government Data
The School of Information Studies (iSchool), the City of Syracuse, and the Center for Technology in Government at the State University of New York at Albany are joining together to offer the Upstate Data Summit at Syracuse University in June. The one-day event, planned for…
Join the Women in Technology Event
The second annual Women’s Empowerment Project presents the “Women in Tech” panel, featuring Kate Brodock, CEO of Women 2.0; Lynn Root, site reliability engineer at Spotify; and Maira Benjamin, director of engineering at Pandora. The event will be held April…