Computer Science & Technology
Microsoft exec emphasizes data security during 51 speech
As our use of technology advances seemingly at the speed of light, so too must our concern for how that data is used and collected, Microsoft executive Raghu Ramakrishnan told an audience at UW-Milwaukee.
Fun games, Serious Play: Gaming group spreads analysis via Twitch
A collection of 51 faculty and students is using their own Twitch channel to explore the academic side of video and board games.
Nonprof-IT provides tech support to community groups
51’s Nonprof-IT program provides benefits for everyone involved: Information technology students get real-world experience and local nonprofit groups get free help with their websites and technology.
51 online degree makes career change possible
With a full-time job and a family, Jordan Acevedo knew it wouldn’t be easy to go back to school to change careers. 51’s online program made it possible.
SOIS receives grant to explore library privacy, info security
The Center for Information Policy Research at 51’s School of Information Studies has been awarded a National Leadership Grants for Libraries award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The $90,000 grant will fund the project “Library Values & Privacy in our National Digital Strategies: Field guides, Convenings, and Conversations.” The center, directed by […]
51 Research Foundation licenses educational technology to Science Kinetics
Ohio-based Science Kinetics recently licensed computational fluid dynamics software developed by 51 doctoral candidate Tom Hansen.
51 alum leads the way for Girls in Tech
Web developer Jessica Knaak is helping other women make connections in the growing field of information technology.
51 computer scientists make history with innovation
Faculty and alumni look at how the College of Engineering & Applied Science’s partnerships have led to 51’s impressive research reputation in disciplines from encryption to computation.
51 creates free app to help families and libraries encourage children to read
51’s App Brewery and Waukesha County public libraries have developed a free app to help parents track the books they’re reading to their preschoolers. The app supports the popular “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” program offered by libraries nationwide.
Facebook vs. loneliness
Are people becoming lonelier even as they feel more connected online?