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‘The Founders,’ Co-Edited by David M. Crane, Charts Creation of World’s First International Tribunals
A candid look at how the founding prosecutors sought justice for millions of victims, the backdrop to these tales is four of the most appalling conflicts of modern times.
Engineering and Computer Science Professors Publish Book on Detecting Dangerous Data Anomalies
What do the detection of credit card fraud, seizures in electro-encephalogram data and malware in computer systems have in common? 聽In each of these examples, the main task is to detect an abnormality that may not have been seen before,…
Moving the Needle
George M. Langford聽is famously soft-spoken, but do not expect the dean emeritus of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) to slip quietly into retirement. On the contrary, he is about to make the biggest noise of his career. In…
We鈥檝e All Heard the Words 鈥楤itcoin鈥 and 鈥楤lockchain,鈥 but What Are They?
Lee W.McKnight is an associate professor in the School of Information Studies, faculty advisor to the Worldwide Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship Club and an affiliate of the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism. He is also an expert on Bitcoin…
The Problem and Influence of Twitter Bots
A recent New York Times investigation revealed that thousands of Twitter users purchased followers and retweets to expand upon their influence on the site. As public outcry followed, Newhouse social media professor Jennifer Grygiel discussed this in a CNET article,…
Biology Professor Receives NIH Grant for Study of Genes Critical in Development
Professor Eleanor Maine鈥檚 research team was identifying genes important for development of the germline of their study organism when they made an interesting discovery about a specific pair of genes. The two genes, they determined, are critical for germline survival….
The Best Way to Protect Yourself from the Flu? Get Vaccinated
Lisa Olson-Gugerty, associate teaching professor in the public health department in Falk College, is a global health specialist.聽She answered a few questions about flu season, and the best way to protect yourself from getting sick.
School of Education鈥檚 Haddix Wins AACTE Outstanding Book Award
The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)聽has announced Marcelle Haddix as the recipient of the 2018 AACTE Outstanding Book Award for her book “Cultivating Racial and Linguistic Diversity in Literacy Teacher Education: Teachers Like Me.” Haddix is Dean’s…
Super Bowl Ads: What May Be Missing This Year
Almost as fun as watching the big game, Super Bowl commercials give everyone just as much to talk about at the water cooler the morning after. Puppies, horses and big celebrities are always sure to draw attention, but what about…
Road to Oz Leads to Russia
L. Frank Baum鈥檚 鈥淭he Wonderful Wizard of Oz鈥 stands as one of America鈥檚 most beloved children鈥檚 stories, with endless spinoffs and familiar pop culture references. Mention 鈥淲icked Witch of the West鈥 or 鈥淵ellow Brick Road鈥 and most people鈥攅specially in Central…