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The mission of I2S is to sustain and grow national leadership in the creation, dissemination, and commercialization of new technologies in computer systems, communication systems, and radar systems.

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I2S Director Featured on Regional Radio Program for Upcoming KU, FBI Cybersecurity Conference

Director of the Institute for Information Sciences (I2S) and AT&T Foundation Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Perry Alexander was a featured guest on Lawrence’s KLWN morning show According to the Record with Kim Murphree on Tuesday, March 4. Alexander’s appearance on the show comes in advance of the KU and FBI fourth annual Cybersecurity Intelligence Conference March 31, Apri 1.

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I2S Professor Tamez Featured as Co-Author in Recent Edition of Journal of Science Fiction

Alejandro (David) Tamez, assistant research professor at KU’s Institute of Information Sciences (I2S) and managing director of I2S’ Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics, co-authored an article featured in the latest edition of the Museum of Science (MOSF) Fiction’s Journal of Science Fiction.

KU Blockchain Institute to Host Blockchain-Focused Event in March

The University of Kansas Blockchain Institute (KUBI) is a student-led technology initiative established under the Institute for Information Sciences (I2S).

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Study measures behavioral markers of alliance in support groups, viability of machine learning in mental health

A study from the University of Kansas and University of Southern California measured which nonverbal behaviors indicate that people are forming connections in a support group, particularly in virtual groups. The researchers also examined the feasibility of using machine learning in support groups.

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