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Fri, 09/19/2025
Google to kick off weeklong KU event on AI in education and research
On Sept. 29, Google will host “Falling into AI,” a weeklong event that invites the Jayhawk community to engage with researchers and industry leaders across the university working with artificial intelligence.
Wed, 09/17/2025
Researchers will develop spectrum technologies for safer, more reliable communication for drones and air taxis
With a $760,000 research grant from the National Science Foundation, investigators at the University of Kansas will develop “intelligent spectrum management frameworks” to enable reliable communication for drones as they become more ubiquitous.
Tue, 08/26/2025
KU designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research
Researchers and faculty members at the University of Kansas’ Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science recently received redesignation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency.
Tue, 08/26/2025
Nine KU Students Represent University at New York “Hackathon” in August
A group of KU students travelled to New York Aug. 13-18 to participate in the ETHGlobal Hackathon. ETHGlobal is a national industry hackathon that allows students and members of industry to experiment with cutting edge web3 technologies, an umbrella term for technologies, like blockchain, that decentralize data ownership and control on the internet. Most internet applications are controlled by centralized entities that determine how they save and use end-user data.
Fri, 08/22/2025
AI can imitate morality without actually possessing it, new philosophy study finds
In a new paper, a philosophy scholar at the University of Kansas addresses the moral agency of artificial intelligence. Although AI does not currently have practical judgment, the researcher shows it has a functionally equivalent mechanism, transformer models, which can allow it to form maxims that consider morally salient facts.
Mon, 08/18/2025
KU Engineering Professor Elected to Engineering Research Council Board of Directors
Suzanne Shontz, EECS professor and School of Engineering associate dean for graduate and online education, was elected to the American Society of Engineering Education’s (ASEE) Engineering Research Council (ERC) Board of Directors. The three-year term began on June 23, 2025.
Wed, 08/13/2025
I2S' CCSD Hosts International Conference on Civility, Politics
LAWRENCE — A group of international scholars convened at the University of Kansas this summer to discuss the state of civility in contemporary politics. ...
Tue, 08/12/2025
Two I2S Doctoral Candidates Published in Academic Journals for Research in Computational Biology and Emerging Technologies in Computer Systems
Congratulations to KU EECS and I2S doctoral candidates Fairuz Shadmani Shishir and Md Massif Rizvee along with their adviser, Dr. Sumaiya Shomaji, for their recently published research in academic journals.
Wed, 07/16/2025
KU professors awarded Big 12 Faculty Fellowships for 2025-2026 academic year
Six KU faculty members have been selected to participate in the Big 12 Faculty Fellowship over the summer and the upcoming academic year. These scholars will visit and collaborate with faculty and students across the Big 12 Conference.
Thu, 06/26/2025
Two KU Doctoral Students Organize Philosophy, Technology and Society Workshop in Africa
Doctoral students in philosophy, Oluwaseun Sanwoolu and Oluwakorede Ajibona, recently attended an academic workshop that focused on the crossroads of philosophy, technology and society at the University of Ibadan (UI) in Nigeria. The workshop, held on May 28 for the first time, was coordinated in partnership with KU’s Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics (CCSD).
Fri, 05/23/2025
Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics Welcomes Guest Speaker Presenting on the Challenges in the use of AI in Mathematical Proofs
Faculty leadership at KU’s Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics (CCSD) will welcome a guest speaker from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in June. Dr. Nancy Abigail Nunez will present her research on the prospect of automating mathematical discovery: Challenges in the use of AI in mathematical proofs. The presentation will take place in the executive conference room (Rm. 246) on Friday, June 13, at Nichols Hall on KU’s West District.
Mon, 05/12/2025
KU Professor Inducted to University of Missouri Alumni Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Hall of Fame
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.
Fri, 05/09/2025
Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics Educates Local Retirement Community on Online Threats and AI Awareness
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
Fri, 05/02/2025
KU’s Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics Appoints Inaugural Fellow on AI Governance
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).
Mon, 04/14/2025
I2S Director, CCSD Director Featured on Cybersecurity Podcast
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.
Wed, 04/09/2025
KU Students Recognized for Research at Third Annual Cybersecurity Conference in April
Members of the University of Kansas and the public recently attended a cybersecurity conference that once again brought together experts in the field and research. The Third Annual FBI & KU Cybersecurity Conference: Bridging the Knowledge of Government, Industry, Workforce and Research took place on April 3 and 4 at the Kansas Union on KU’s Lawrence campus. As in past conferences, a highlight of the event were student-led research presentations, which took place on April 3.
Fri, 04/04/2025
KU professor of engineering wins NSF CAREER Award for research into high-performance computing
Hongyang Sun, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, is the recipient of an NSF Early Career Development award for his efforts to strengthen high-performance computing systems by allowing them to do more work as they continue to expand.
Fri, 03/28/2025
Former Engineering Dean and Current Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Professor Elected AAAS Fellow
Four University of Kansas professors have been elected as 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows, a distinct honor within the scientific community. One of them is former dean of engineering and professor of electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Michael Branicky.
Mon, 03/17/2025
Philosophy Department and the Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics Co-Host Conference on Civility in Politics
KU's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics, along with Monash University via the Research Talent Accelerator Fellowship program, are teaming up to host an in-person conference on KU's campus this summer, bringing together a group of both international and US-based university faculty for several days of discussions centered on the state of civility in contemporary politics.
Thu, 03/13/2025
KU’s Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics Invites Participants for Spring Workshop on Advancing Fairness in Machine Learning
The Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics (CCSD), part of KU’s Institute of Information Sciences (I2S), studies the interaction between internet technology and society. The research organization brings together expertise from the humanities and social sciences to collaborate on work with computer engineers and technology developers. ...
Wed, 03/12/2025
Researchers at KU’s Radar Systems Laboratory Honored with Multiple Prestigious Awards and Recognitions
The Radar Systems Laboratory (RSL), one of six centers of research at KU’s Institute for Information Sciences (I2S), received a flurry of awards for the recent work of faculty and current and former students involving multiple radar-related research initiatives.
Faculty members Shannon Blunt and Patrick McCormick were recognized for career contributions in the field and one current and one former student received honors for research papers.
Wed, 03/12/2025
KU EECS Assistant Professor Receives International Recognition for Research in Radar Engineering
Patrick McCormick, assistant professor in electrical engineering and computer science (EECS), was announced the recipient of the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society’s (AESS) Fred Nathanson Memorial “Young Radar Engineer” Award for “advancements in waveform design and algorithms for radar and communications spectrum sharing.”
Wed, 03/12/2025
Former KU EECS Doctoral Student Receives International Recognition for “Best Dissertation” Award in Radar Technology
Christian Jones, who successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on “Robust and Efficient Structure-Based Radar Receive Processing” in December 2023, was announced the recipient of the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society’s (AESS) Robert T. Hill Best Dissertation Award. The award recognizes an outstanding doctoral dissertation in the Field of Interest of AESS and is predominantly represented by radar research.
Wed, 03/05/2025
Program will train high schoolers to write code and develop microelectronics for artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Kansas, along with the University of Florida and the University of North Texas, will partner with regional high schools to engage about 500 students and 25 teachers in real-world projects to build interest in artificial intelligence technology as a career path.
Mon, 03/03/2025
Two Students from KU’s Blockchain Institute Represented at National Blockchain Conference in Denver, Earning Recognition from Sponsors
Two Students from KU’s Blockchain Institute Represented at National Blockchain Conference in Denver, Earning Recognition from Sponsors
Mon, 02/24/2025
I2S Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics Receives Two Awards for Research Focused on Human-AI Interaction and LLM Vulnerabilities
The Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics (CCDS), a research center at KU’s Institute for Information Sciences (I2S), recently received support for two new research projects that seeks to develop a framework for understanding and shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) use as it becomes increasingly prevalent in personal and professional contexts.
Wed, 02/05/2025
Oral and Poster Presentation Awards Announced from 2025 Student Research Symposium
Recently, KU’s Institute for Information Sciences’ (I2S) Student Organization (ISO) held their annual Student Research Symposium, Jan. 23-24, at the Kansas Memorial Union. The two-day event featured more than dozen oral presentations on a wide range of research topics, including machine learning, high-performance computing, and AI and machine learning. I2S congratulates the winners of the oral and poster presentations.
Tue, 01/14/2025
KU’s Institute for Information Sciences Brings Record Cohort to Federal Scholarship Program
Students and faculty from KU’s Institute for Information Sciences (I2S) participated in the Federal CyberCorps Scholarship for Services (SFS) job fair in Washington, D.C., Jan. 7-9, 2025. The SFS program is designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of federal information assurance professionals that protect the government’s critical information infrastructure.
Mon, 01/13/2025
Institute for Information Sciences Faculty and Students Represent KU at Annual Computer Security Conference
The Annual Computer Security Applications Conference (ACSAC) brings together leading researchers and practitioners, along with a diverse group of security professionals drawn from academia, industry, and government, gathered to present and discuss the latest cybersecurity results and topics. Remarkably, four papers from KU were accepted and presented at ACSAC 2024. Only Virginia Tech had more papers accepted, which had five.
Tue, 11/26/2024
I2S Student Organization Announces Silicon Valley Engineer, Former KU Professor as Keynote for Annual Research Symposium
The Institute for Information Sciences (I2S) student organization has announced Andy Gill as its keynote speaker for their annual research symposium. Gill is a Principal Engineer at Rain AI, a Silicon Valley startup specializing in the development of low-power AI accelerators. With extensive experience in designing and optimizing AI accelerator...