In a data age, teach more statistics, less calculus
Allison Bishop and Tianhui Michael Li write in Wall Street Journal op-ed that training in statistics, linear algebra, and algorithmic thinking is more relevant for today’s educated workforce.
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Author interview: Steven Bellovin on Thinking Security
In the face of relentless security attacks, is it possible to keep systems, data, and networks protected? Yes, says respected … Continue reading Author interview: Steven Bellovin on Thinking Security
Ironing robot removes wrinkles
Paper to be presented at ICRA in May 2016 describes a method for analyzing a cloth surface to detect wrinkles.
Cambits: A modular imaging system for building cameras
Cambits snap together to make it easy to create cameras with different functionalities.
Yaniv Erlich will be participating at SXSW March 11
Erlich will be part of the Interactive panel “DNA.Land: Mapping the World’s Family Tree and will discuss how genetic mapping of the world’s tree can cure disease.
Vishal Misra: Indian regulators lead in upholding net neutrality
In an op-ed published in The Hindu, Vishal Misra applauds Indian regulators for taking a clear stand on the complex issue of net neutrality, one that has left regulators vexed around the world.
ASME article describes evolution of Shree Nayar’s eternal camera
The camera is self-powered using pixels that collect light and convert it to power.
Luca Carloni is a guest editor of special IEEE Proceedings
In a Proceedings of the IEEE focused on Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Carloni and three other editors bring together perspectives on the future and challenges of EDA.
The future of DNA sequencing is already in the classroom
Halfway through their Ubiquitous Genomics class, 20 students were handed a MinION device, a mobile DNA sequencer the size of … Continue reading The future of DNA sequencing is already in the classroom
In Governance Now, Vishal Misra argues that Free Basics violates net neutrality
The Facebook-promoted service gives competitive advantages to some websites and not others, violating the principle of an open Internet.
Kathryn Angeles earns fellowship for student affairs officers
She is the first to be awarded the ACPA CASHE Fellowship.
Spatial Computing article, coauthored by Steven Feiner, is CACM cover story
From GPS to Google Maps to location-based services, geographic location is important to the computational process, requiring a new computing paradigm.
Another day, another data breach
Steven Bellovin’s blog examines the Anthem data breach, and explains why encryption alone would not have prevented hackers from gaining access.
Researchers find repetitive DNA provides a hidden layer of functional information
A team led by Yaniv Erlich shows that short tandem repeats, once thought to be neutral (“junk”) actually play an important role in regulating gene expression.
Right time, right place: A collaborative approach for accurate context-awareness in mobile apps and ads
The right information delivered at the right time can make apps and ads more appealing and relevant to customers: a … Continue reading Right time, right place: A collaborative approach for accurate context-awareness in mobile apps and ads
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