PNW College of Technology and GenCyber Camp bring cybersecurity awareness to local teachers

PNW College of Technology and GenCyber Camp bring cybersecurity awareness to local teachers

September 23, 2022 The Department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) received grants from the National Security Agency (NSA) to host a GenCyber camp for teachers in July. The teacher camp focused on education about cybersecurity concepts covering a variety of topics and using several software and hardware technologies to…

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Schmidt to be honored for achievement in computer technology, music

Schmidt to be honored for achievement in computer technology, music

William “Bill” Schmidt, of Wichita, is the 2022 recipient of Bethel College’s Distinguished Achievement Award, which acknowledges character and citizenship, achievement in a chosen profession or vocation, and work of benefit to humanity. You might say Schmidt works as a translator – only the “languages” he’s translating are “human” and “computer.” The award will be…

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Quantum Physics Titans Win Breakthrough Prize

Quantum Physics Titans Win Breakthrough Prize

As billions of dollars pour into quantum computing and countries build communication networks secured by quantum encryption, the prominence of quantum information science has become increasingly hard to ignore. This year’s Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics honors four pioneers who combined math, computer science and physics to do “foundational work in the field of quantum…

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VC3 Completes Acquisition of Accent Computer Solutions, California-based Managed Information Technology Services Provider

VC3 Completes Acquisition of Accent Computer Solutions, California-based Managed Information Technology Services Provider

COLUMBIA, S.C. & RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VC3, a leading managed service provider serving municipalities and businesses across North America, announced today the acquisition of Accent Computer Solutions, a leading managed IT services, cybersecurity, and consulting provider in California. The joining of these two established firms expands the VC3 solution portfolio to include municipal and commercial…

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NYU’s Center for Quantum Information Physics, IBM Quantum Join Up to Train Tomorrow’s Pioneers in Cutting-Edge Research

NYU’s Center for Quantum Information Physics, IBM Quantum Join Up to Train Tomorrow’s Pioneers in Cutting-Edge Research

New York University’s Center for Quantum Information Physics and IBM Quantum, a research arm of the technology corporation, have established a partnership to train NYU undergraduates and graduates in quantum information physics. IBM Quantum will hire undergraduate and graduate student researchers at the NYU Center for Quantum Information Physics as paid interns in the company’s…

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Protecting maternal health in Rwanda | MIT News

Protecting maternal health in Rwanda | MIT News

The world is facing a maternal health crisis. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 810 women die each day due to preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Two-thirds of these deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. In Rwanda, one of the leading causes of maternal mortality is infected Cesarean section wounds. An interdisciplinary team…

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“Kids are people too!” | MIT News

“Kids are people too!” | MIT News

Professor Hal Abelson has dedicated his career to making information technology more accessible to all and empowering people — kids, in particular — through computer science. But his storied career in computer science began with Abelson coming to MIT in 1969 to pursue his interest in mathematics. “The thing I like to remind students of…

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Targeting Russia’s Senior Officials, Defense Industrial Base, and Human Rights Abusers

Targeting Russia’s Senior Officials, Defense Industrial Base, and Human Rights Abusers

The Department of State is taking additional actions to impose cost on Russia for its heinous aggression against Ukraine. Today’s actions also further align with those taken by our allies and partners. RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS MAXIM STANISLAVOVICH ORESHKIN is being designated pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024 Section 1(a)(iii)(A) because he is a leader, official,…

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