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In recognition of their achievements, the University of Missouri’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) has inducted its first two Mizzou Engineering alumni to the EECS Alumni Hall of Fame. EECS Chair Syed Kamrul Islam inducted Shannon Blunt (PhD ’02) and Matt Klaric (PhD ’10) as the inaugural inductees April 30 and May 6, respectively.

With technology moving so fast—especially in the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) —it can be difficult for older folks to keep up, making it all too easy for scammers to take advantage when they’re just trying to live their lives and stay safe. David Tamez, research program director at KU’s Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics (CCSD), recently presented a lecture at Lawrence’s Pioneer Ridge retirement community about potential online threats and the use of AI chatbots to address lonel

Najarian R. Peters, a scholar and law professor who researches areas of privacy, torts, education, artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, and governance, was recently appointed Fellow of AI Governance at KU’s Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics (CCSD).

Perry Alexander, AT&T distinguished professor of electrical engineering and computer science, along with John Symons, professor of philosophy, were recently featured on the Caveat podcast. The two KU faculty members were interviewed by host Ben Yelin during the third annual FBI and KU Cybersecurity Conference, held at the Lawrence campus April 3-4, 2025.