In the age of “smart” technology, the devices we use — from phones that enable banking and shopping to personal robots and driverless cars — will leave a trail sharing who we are, where we go and what we consume.
Over the next month, the 91̽»¨ College of Engineering’s will feature faculty researchers balancing technological advances with the myriad hazards, seen and unseen, of our ever-more-connected world. The lectures are free and open to the public, but seating is limited and advance registration is required.
The series kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Kane Hall 130 with “ , assistant professor of computer science & engineering, will explore risks from security breaches and invasions of digital privacy from advertisers, social media and even your smartphone — as well as 91̽»¨innovations that make online and mobile use safer.
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, robotics will take center stage at Kane Hall 130 in “.” 91̽»¨computer science & engineering professor and head of the 91̽»¨Robotics and State Estimation Lab will explain how cutting-edge robots are learning to do 3-D mapping, recognize and manipulate objects and track human movement and poses. The ability for robots to see and interact with a 3-D world is crucial for introducing robots into everyday use.
Finally, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Kane Hall 130 a panel will tackle “.” Engineering innovations drive changes in how people interact, socialize, conduct business, raise their children and care for the elderly. But as each new technology brings benefits and risks that regulation may struggle to address, what does it mean to innovate responsibly, particularly with respect to privacy and security? This presentation and panel discussion by the 91̽»¨Tech Policy Lab, an interdisciplinary center uniquely positioned to address these issues, will feature:
, assistant professor, School of Law and co-director, 91̽»¨Tech Policy Lab
, professor, Information School and co-director, 91̽»¨Tech Policy Lab
, Short-Dooley Professor, Computer Science & Engineering and co-director, 91̽»¨Tech Policy Lab
All lectures are free and start at 7:30 p.m. Advance registration, either or by calling 206-543-0540, is required. All lectures will be broadcast at a later date on .