Month: December 2014
A Bigshot with a big goal: Get kids thinking
Did the DPRK hack Sony? Steven Bellovin weighs in on the debate.
Bottom line: it’s plausible, but not publicly provable.
Adam Cannon receives provost funding for Computing in Context
Adam Cannonhas been awarded a provost grant to support Computing in Context, a new interdisciplinary course aimed at teaching humanities students the basics of programming and algorithmic problem solving. The funding is provided through the Hybrid Learning Course Redesign and Delivery program, which supports faculty in developing innovative and technology-rich learning strategies.
Danfei Xu wins CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award
His research interests and contributions are related to sensory perception of robotic systems; in particular, tactile sensing, visual perception, and sensor fusion.
Sal Stolfo is interviewed on Steptoe Cyberlaw Podcast about a range of security-related topics,
including the NSA’s 215 program and stingray, a cell-phone tracking tool.