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…
The last time Rochell Crowder held an office job, he said, it was 1983 and computers were not yet central to everyday life. But on Thursday, after almost four decades of odd jobs and crimes that landed him in and out of jail, the 57-year-old completed a computer science course taught by PhD candidates from…
PARIS – The quest for enhanced space-based computing and data storage is extending to lunar missions. Skycorp announced plans Sept. 12 to send a commercial solid-state drive from Taiwan-based Phison Electronics Corp. to the moon next year. Ramon.Space unveiled plans Sept. 7 to provide computing technology for a lander being developed for Israel’s Beresheet 2…
NEXCOM’s Applications of Advanced Transportation Computer Technology at InnoTrans 2022 After 4 years, NEXCOM is hyped to highlight the strengths of its mobile computing solutions and domain know-how, with the aim to strengthen public safety, infotainment, and security, NEXCOM will showcase its Video Surveillance Solution, Passenger Infotainment Solution, and Edge AI Computing Solutions at InnoTrans…
Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury return a shot against Neal Skupski and Wesley Koolhof during their Men’s Doubles Final match on Friday at the U.S. Open. Al Bello/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Al Bello/Getty Images Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury return a shot against Neal Skupski and Wesley Koolhof during their Men’s Doubles Final…
John Gallagher, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computer Science, created the class with the hope of offering students of any major a greater understanding of how the technology they use impacts the actions and outcomes of everyday life. “Technology is everywhere and touches all of us. We…
Why This Matters Brain-computer interfaces allow people to control machines using their thoughts. These interfaces can help people with disabilities as well as enhance human-computer interactions. For example, warfighters might operate a drone hands-free on the battlefield. However, the technology remains largely experimental, and it raises questions about security, ethics, and equity. The Technology What…
To the Editor: As schools invest in expensive new technology, it is impossible to avoid the truth that technology is the future. Teaching without it is simply insufficient now (“What Schools Can Do Now to Ensure Their New Technology Lasts Beyond the COVID Cash Boom,” May 17, 2022). As a history teacher, I am seeing…
Dr. Charles Lim, Global Head of Quantum Communications and Cryptography, JP Morgan Chase Courtesy: JP Morgan Chase JPMorgan Chase has hired a Singapore-based quantum-computing expert to be the bank’s global head for quantum communications and cryptography, according to a memo obtained by CNBC. Charles Lim, an assistant professor at the National University of Singapore, will…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill designed to encourage more semiconductor companies to build chip plants in the United States passed the Senate on Wednesday as lawmakers raced to finish work on a key priority of the Biden administration. The $280 billion measure, which awaits a House vote, includes federal grants and tax breaks for companies…