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The Georgia Institute of Technology is opening the "Robotarium" this month to allow users from around the world to test out their code on a rotating pair of robot swarms. MoreThese are attractive targets because 3D-printed objects and parts are used in critical infrastructures around the world, such as healthcare, transportation, robotics, aviation and space, according to new research from the Rutgers University-New Brunswick and the Georgia Institute of Technology who have found three way to detect cyberattacks on 3D printers. MoreAmazon Web Services today introduced Amazon Macie, a security service that uses machine learning to automatically discover, classify and protect sensitive data housed within AWS. MoreExisting virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa aren't always suitable for software engineers who are accustomed to using technical language. Experts in Notre Dame's Department of Computer Science and Engineering are working on a virtual assistant specifically for programmers. MoreGlobal spending on information security is expected to hit $86.4 billion in 2017, according to a new forecast from market research firm Gartner. MoreThis panel of analysts examined the issues currently faced by post-secondary education and how tech and regulation can and will influence the outcomes. More
A virtual reality artist-in-residence at Brown University and 14 undergraduate students are working on an independent study project designed to bring the Gaspee Affair to virtual reality and education. MorePurdue and Infosys will work together to develop course materials in digital agriculture, cybersecurity, biopharma analytics, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence and data analytics. MoreSpartanburg Community College can now more easily schedule, promote and manage campus events with a centralized, shared calendar. MoreCarnegie Mellon University has deployed an array of videoconferencing technologies in an effort to enhance the education experience for remote students and faculty. MoreChalk & Wire has rebranded its assessment platform. Now known as “CWPro,” the higher education platform supports experiential learning for college students, while offering increased scalability for administrators. MoreCornell Tech recently held a workshop to help eight local school districts and a cooperative educational service agency begin creating computer science education strategies. MoreFayetteville State University has teamed with a private partner to offer 300 new full-time students personal support via executive-style coaching. MoreThe University Innovation Alliance, a national consortium of 11 large public research universities working to improve graduation rates, today announced a grant program for students facing financial challenges at the end of their studies. MoreFor the online store launch, the company has released new versions of its calculus and art history games. MoreTulane University has tapped a private partner in an effort to expand and improve its online offerings. MoreThe university is partnering with Metova CyberCENTS, which will provide its Cyber Operations Enhanced Network and Training Simulators portfolio of tools designed to simulate cyberattacks. MoreThe National STEM Scholar Program at Western Kentucky University provides nationally competitive scholarships to science teachers who are in a position to motive students aspiring to be scientists. More
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Sponsor: NCWIT with support from Microsoft Research
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