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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. ...
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. ...