Spring 2023
When will artificial intelligence really pass the test?
Washington State University computer scientists help to measure AI. » More ...
Computer Sciences
Spring 2023
Johanna Brown
Teaching science is helping students never lose the creativity and wonder to ask ‘why?’ » More ...
Winter 2022
Power to the people—and to the planet
Being at the epicenter of renewable power to the people of Washington state » More ...
Fall 2022
Smarter orchards
The promise and progress of intelligent automation at Washington State University » More ...
Spring 2022
Robot swarms, soft bots, and other robotic ideas
We’ve come a long way from clunky, claw-handed Robot from Lost in Space.
Robots have had industrial and entertainment uses for a number of years, but researchers at Washington State University are rethinking robots’ design, tasks, and collaboration with humans. From the tiniest self-powered robot to soft robots, fruit-picking bots, and swarms of small robots like bees that can search collapsed buildings, the very idea of what is a “robot” is changing.
The creation of the National Robotics Initiative in 2011 also pushed the field toward more collaborative robots (or co-robots), which are designed to work cooperatively with humans. The robots are no longer … » More …
Spring 2022
Stopping crime that pays
Circus Spider, DarkSide, Conti, REvil. You may really pay for it if your computer lets these guys in. » More ...
Spring 2022
Cybercrime and how to protect yourself online
While cybercrime is constantly evolving, the good news is there are a few simple security measures anyone can take to increase their online security, whether they have a doctorate in computer science or a hard time printing attachments from their Hotmail account.
First and foremost, experts agree using strong, unique passwords is the easiest way for an internet user to protect their personal and financial information online. A strong password is typically at least 15 characters long and includes letters, numbers, and special characters.
Another pro-tip is never to reuse passwords. This is because one of the easiest ways hackers gain access to a user’s … » More …
Fall 2019
Smart signals
Less snarl and more green with smart traffic signals and connected vehicles, thanks to research by Washington State University's civil and environmental engineers » More ...
Spring 2019
Arts and science
Storytellers, not machines, should decide how to act on data, according to the Matthew Jockers, the new dean of Washington State University's College of Arts and Sciences and the author of "The Bestseller Code." Jockers combines his English literature background with computer programming for literary analysis. » More ...
Spring 2019
Medical Big Data
Big data is a powerful new tool in the medical bag, and one that can put patients in charge of their own health. Medical students at Washington State University are learning about the potential use of the tool on medical teams, while a new data analytics program at WSU teaches future data analysts. » More ...