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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. ...
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...
KU Engineering signs agreement with US Cyber Command to aid in security efforts
I2S Research Symposium 2025 Now Open For Registration
The Institute for Information Technology (I2S) has announced the dates for its annual research symposium. The event, which is hosted by the Student Organization (ISO) and is expanding to two days, will be held Jan. 23-24, 2025, at the Kansas Memorial Union. The I2S Student Research Symposium (ISRS) is an...
Postdoc Connects Past and Present with Interdisciplinary Research
Rebecca Johnston | Postdoctoral Researcher | Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies / Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics...
KU's Institute for Information Sciences and The Commons to Host Virtual Series Exploring the Social Impacts of Emerging Technology
This fall, the Institute for Information Sciences (I2S) and The Commons at the University of Kansas will launch Navigating Our Worlds: Ethics in the Digital Age, a virtual series that dives into the complex challenges of our increasingly digital society. In the spirit of a similarly titled Research Rising initiative...
KU Student Receives Leadership Award for Blockchain Research Initiative on International Stage
Each year, the University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) brings together partner universities, including the University of Kansas, to celebrate blockchain research and innovation. This year’s conference, UBRI Connect, was held in Zurich, Switzerland, and featured scholars, researchers, and thought leaders discussing blockchain initiatives, knowledge sharing, and inspiring future research. The...
EECS Professor Receives National Science Foundation Award for Collaborative Research
2024 GenCyber Summer Camp Recap
KU Engineering associate dean recognized nationally for leadership and mentoring
IEEE and I2S Perrins Named KU Distinguished Professor
I2S scientist receives NSF award for research focused on cardiac tissue ablations
New Funding Announced for I2S' Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics
The Institute for Information Sciences’ (I2S) Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics (CCSD) has received a Research and Education Innovation (REI) award for funding from the Kansas Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, or EPSCoR. The National Science Foundation (NSF) uses EPSCoR to increase research capacity in traditionally under-funded regions of the...
KU’s Institute for Information Sciences Houses New Virtual Institute to Combat Cyberthreats
The University of Kansas Institute for Information Sciences (I2S) is host to a new virtual institute geared to educate current and future leaders in the military and civilian sectors to combat the growing risks of cyberattacks. Part of the institute’s mission will include measures to protect the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS). ...
CCSD Podcast Episode 6: A Breakdown in Trust Within the Open Source Community
The Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics (CCSD) recently released their sixth podcast episode, and it's a doozy! Discover the unsettling truth about how trust can be weaponized in the digital world, as they sat down with Dr. Perry Alexander, the mastermind behind I2S, dissecting a recent cyber assault on XZ utils—a...
Applying Blockchain to the HBW Project
KU Professors Awarded Significant NSA Funding for Research on Advancing Cybersecurity Technology
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Two KU research professors were recently granted funding for projects from the United States National Security Administration’s Science for Security (SoS) research initiative. Perry Alexander, the AT&T Foundation distinguished professor of electrical engineering and computer science and director of KU’s Institute for Information Sciences (I2S), received a...
I2S Hosts Two-Day Event Exploring the Future of Social Norms with AI
I2S faculty and student researchers hosted a one-and-a-half day conference that explored the future of social norms as they absorb the rise of artificial intelligence technology. The event, which took place at Nichols Hall on KU’s west campus (home to I2S), explored topics like AI and human behavior, practical applications,...
KU Supercomputing Club Victorious at 2024 Single Board Cluster Competition
The I2S funded Supercomputing Club at KU’s Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences department (EECS) shined in a recent Single Board Cluster competition. The club was recognized for its outstanding achievements for dedication and expertise in high-performance computing. ...
Backdoor Hack That (Almost) Took Down Millions of Computers Focus of Pending Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics Podcast Episode
Earlier this year, Microsoft Developer Andres Freund was working on optimizing the performance of his computer. While he was combing through his programs, he noticed that one was using an unexpected amount of processing power, which led him to become suspicious. ...
KU’s Institute for Information Sciences Student Research Symposium Expands in 2025
The I2S Student Organization (ISO) is planning to expand their annual I2S Student Research Symposium (ISRS) to include regional institutions in 2025. ISRS is an opportunity for graduate students to share their research and ideas with other graduate students and faculty members. ...
Introducing the Kansas Blockchain Fellowship
I2S is a proud supporter of the Kansas Blockchain Fellowship (KBF) – a seven-week experiential learning-intensive, scholarship program, and talent incubator to prepare students in Kansas for careers in blockchain and web3. I2S Director Dr. Perry Alexander and Associate Director Dr. Jennifer Lohoefener serve as faculty advisors for the fellowship. ...
I2S Honored to be Named Member of National Women in IT Organization
KU’s Institute for Information Sciences was recently welcomed as a new member of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT, “en-cee-wit”). The nonprofit organization convenes, equips, and unites leaders of change in organizations to increase the influential and meaningful participation of girls and women in the field of...
FBI & KU Cybersecurity Conference 2024 Recap
The University of Kansas hosted the second annual FBI & KU Cybersecurity Conference on Thursday, April 4, at KU’s Memorial Union. The conference brought together experts in the field of cybersecurity from around the country and highlighted the most up-to-date practices, research, and information in cybersecurity, as well as the...
Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics Podcast Explores the Effects Emerging Technologies Have on Social, Physical, and Digital Worlds
As internet-based technologies evolve and computer scientists continue to make progress on tools and platforms that seek to improve the human experience, some researchers are focused on the psychological, social, cultural, and political effects of their efforts. Such is the case with John Symons, director of the Center for Cyber-Social...
I2S Researcher Taejoon Kim in NSF Secure 5G Network Competition (Opens in new window)
A team led by KU and I2S researcher Taejoon Kim, will seek to develop a 5G infrastructure that is both secure and reliable as part of NSF's Convergence Accelerator program. The program awards $12 million to 16 teams to research, develop, and put their solutions into action. ...
EECS and I2S Professors Receive a $200,000 NSF Award to Develop an AI-Driven Computer Architecture Learning Tool (Opens in new window)
EECS and I2S assistant professors Mohammad Alian and Tamzidul Hoque received a $200,000 award from the NSF to develop Scaffolded AI-driven Learning Simulation (SAILS), a novel framework and technology that creates an interactive learning platform for computer architecture and offers design exercises at different difficulty levels. It aims to make...
Three KU Engineering faculty recognized for early career research achievement
LAWRENCE — Three assistant professors from the University of Kansas School of Engineering have each received prestigious national awards granted to early-career faculty whose research shows promise. ...