TITLE: The AI/Machine Learning Blueprint: From Theory to Brain Wave Analysis PRESENTER: Kyle Burrell '19 ABSTRACT: The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the modern world has become the subject of much debate, curiosity, and amazement. Yet there is often a lack of understanding of how these technologies really work, their capabilities/limitations, and the fundamental development workflows that are followed to build these AI systems. This presentation provides a general overview of how AI/ML systems work and how they are developed, including a simple step-by-step tutorial project involving the training of a deep neural network model to classify complex brain signals. In addition, the presentation gives a very basic introduction to the exciting new field of consumer brain analytics using low-cost wearable devices, and demonstrates how the combination of modern AI/ML technology with these consumer brain-scanning wearables can unlock deeper insights into the complex analysis, assessment, and training of brain states/performance. BIO: Kyle Burrell is the founder of Neuralytics AI, LLC, an NEPA-based startup company that is building software platforms that combine consumer brain-scanning wearables with modern artificial intelligence to unlock new levels of performance, cognition, and learning. He graduated from The University of Scranton in 2019 with degrees in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, and holds advanced certificates in both statistics and machine learning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) online learning platform, MITx. After attending The University of Scranton, he spent several years as a lead software engineer and research scientist for a local startup company, where he specialized in the research, design, and implementation of novel machine learning/artificial intelligence systems and applications. He is also a sought-after technical consultant, providing professional services in software engineering, data science, mathematical modeling, and the innovation of novel technology designs to solve real-world problems.

Presenter: Mr. Daniel Ricker, '19 '20G Title: My Experience of Starting to Work at Lockheed Martin Abstract: This presentation is about my experience of interviewing at Lockheed Martin and starting work there. I discuss my experience of onboarding and the environment that I have been working in. I also discuss some of the technologies used at Lockheed Martin and possible experiences that other people could have working at Lockheed Martin. Brief Biography: Daniel Ricker graduated from The University of Scranton in 2019 with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and then graduated in 2020 with a Masters degree in Software Engineering. He started working at Lockheed Martin in Owego, New York two weeks after graduating with his Masters degree, and has worked there since. Presenter: Mr. Eric Zielinski, '16, '17G Title: "From Classroom to Career " Abstract: After a brief self-introduction, the talk will first discuss the sorts of things I learned during my time at the University of Scranton. In addition to this, I will also discuss the critical thinking and problem solving skills I gained from my time in college that proved helpful in my career. Following this, I will discuss my transition to the workplace, and how the skills I gained in college assisted me in my job. I will then briefly discuss the details of my current position and go over my day to day responsibilities. Brief Biography: Eric Zielinski graduated from the University of Scranton's Computer Science Program. He completed his undergraduate degree in 2016 and received his Master's Degree from the University's 5-Year Graduate Program in 2017. He currently works for the United States Postal Service in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania as a Lead Developer.

May-12-2023 Computing Sciences Colloquia Student Projects Fair (in LSC) Abstract: Students will present summaries of recent and current projects which they have undertaken, including but not limited to undergraduate Capstone Projects and graduate Thesis Projects. Concurrent presentation sessions will be held in five rooms on the first floor of the Loyola Science Center, LSC114, LSC 116, LSC118, LSC125 and LSC127. David DiCesare, CS '23 SE '24 Jacob Fink, CS '23 James P. Fox, CS '25 Clarence Gallagher, SE '23 Tim Gallagher, CS and PHIL '23 SE '24 Nicholas Guerra, CS '24 Bradley Hnatow, AC '23 Owen Kealey, CS '23 Amanda Lamphere, MATH and CS '23 Henry Lembo, AC '23 Anthony Lucchese, CS and MSCI '23 Morgan McGuire, CS '23 SE '24 Thomas J. Meehan, CS '23 Thomas Melody, CS '24 Brian Memmen, CS '23 Cuong D. Nguyen, CE and CS '23 Shane Novitsky, CS '22 SE '23 Robert D. Troy, EE '24 Open to the public. To attend remotely on Zoom, contact cynthia.tokash@scranton.edu.

Title: Calculating the Relative MSTID Index Using SuperDARN Radar Observations

Title: LookingForGroup - A Social Network for TTRPGs

The 37th annual Dinner and Induction Ceremony of the Gamma Chapter of Pennsylvania, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, The International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines, will take place on Friday, May 5th.

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Title: Hyper-Health - A Blockchain Solution for Medical Record Transactions

Title: Software Engineering and Data science Dr. Vijayalakshmi Saravanan Abstract: Motivated by recent advancements in AI and Data Science in various research areas, in this tutorial, we plan to emphasize the importance of these techniques and highlight how it helps to predict and prevent techniques used in various application domains. We start with presenting on various ML algorithms such as Naive Bayes, KNN, Decision trees, SVM and ANN. We also cover Data Science technique, challenges and issues associated with solutions. Biography: Dr. Vijayalakshmi Saravanan is currently working as Assistant Professor, Computer Science, at the University of South Dakota. Prior to this, she was a Visiting Assistant Professor, Computer Science, Vassar College, NY and an Adjunct Faculty at Rochester Institute of Technology, USA. Earlier she was a Postdoctoral Associate at University at Buffalo, SUNY, USA and University of Waterloo, Canada under the prestigious "Schlumberger Faculty for the Future" Fellowship award (2015-2017). She completed her Ph.D. under the prestigious Erasmus Mundus EU-Govt Fellowship award at Malardalen University, Sweden as a research exchange student. Prior to this, she was Assistant Professor of Practice at UTSA, USA. She is serving as a program committee member for reputed conferences & journals such as GHC, SIGCSE and Springer. Her research interests include Power-Aware Processor Design, Big Data and SW/HW Co-Design of MultiCore Architecture. She is also a lead editor for Pattern Recognition Letters (2020), Special Issue of Multimedia Tools and Applications (2020) and CRC Press Taylor & Francis, USA. She is a Senior Member of IEEE, ACM, ACM Distinguished speaker, CSI and Chair of IEEE WIE Affinity Group at VIT University during 2009-2015, Chair of NPA (National Postdoctoral Association) Annual Meetings and a Board Member of N2WOMEN. She is also a recipient of SRP-HPC fellow. Open to the public. To attend remotely on Zoom, please contact cynthia.tokash@scranton.edu.

The Department of Computing Sciences will be participating in the University's Preview Day for Accepted Students, scheduled for Saturday, March 25th on campus. Specifically, visitors are invited to speak with departmental faculty and students in an informal setting at our Open Department Visit in Loyola Science Center 091 and our Open Lab in Loyola Science Center 182 both between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Additionally, the department will be participating in the Panel Discussion with the Mathematics Department in Loyola Science Center 133 between 11:30 AM and 12:15 PM. Preview Day Materials: https://www.cs.scranton.edu/openhouse.php

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Title: Securing the Defense Industrial Base Nick DelRosso '00 Abstract: To provide reduce the compromise of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), the Department of Defense (DoD) implemented Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7012. Although the regulation traces well before 2017, compliance became mandatory by December 31st, 2017. If compliance was mandatory over five years ago, why are so many contractors failing to implement mandatory security controls and what does it imply about the cybersecurity posture of our Defense Industrial Base (DIB)? Biography: As the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC) Director, Nicholas (Nick) DelRosso Jr. oversees DCMA's cybersecurity assessments of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) based upon Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7012. Prior to this position, he served as a Team Chief for the DIBCAC. In this capacity, he supervised a team which conducted cybersecurity assessments of the DIB. DelRosso has also served as Software Surveillance Specialist, Computer Engineer, and Support Program Integrator within DCMA. He has software development experience with a defense contractor and program experience as part of a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC). DelRosso earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from The University of Scranton (1997-2000) and his Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Villanova University.

Title: Internet Policy and Piracy: the Good, the Bad, and the Practical Dr. Joe Touch '85, temporal epistemologist Abstract: The talk discusses the challenges of developing Internet policy and legislation, highlighting the intended - and often unintended - practical implications of various approaches. It explores the evolution of information property rights and technology, from Gutenberg to the present day, as examples of similar attempts to balance the rights of producers, distributors, and consumers. It also addresses the interaction between social engineering and technology engineering of the FCC's Network Neutrality, the Congressional SOPA/PIPA and OPENact, attempts to define an Internet Bills of Rights, and ICANN's creation of new DNS "top level domains". Biography: BS 1985 Univ of Scranton, Biophysics and CS MS 1987 Cornell Univ, CS PhD 1992 Univ. Pennsylvania, CS Joe is a Principal Scientist at the Aerospace Corporation, where he supports satellite networking programs. He also was research faculty at USC for 25 years, where he developed recursive networking principles, quantum networks, and digital optical computing.

TOPIC: Web-Based Application for the Visualization and Analysis of Ionogram Data Observed by GNU Chirpsounder2

Title: Academic Integrity Panel Abstract: The primary purpose of this meeting and panel is to openly present and discuss the matter of academic integrity, specifically as it pertains to the educational activities undertaken within the Department of Computing Sciences. Panelists: Dr Yaodong Bi, Prof. Danny Jackowitz, Prof. Paul M. Jackowitz, Prof. John Kaufman, Dr. Robert McCloskey, Prof. Richard Plishka

TOPIC: Calculating the Relative MSTID Index Using SuperDARN Radar Observations

Student Internships, Research Experiences, Etc. Several students will present summaries of recent and current experiences they have undertaken. This panel format is meant to encourage discussion and Q & A among all present. Tyler Cichetti '24 - Bausch + Lomb Christian Di Troia '24 - Galaxe Solutions Robert Drehmann '23 - SkillSurvey Jonathan Janosky '25 - Tuxedo by Sarno Owen Kealey '23 - Square Amanda Lamphere '23 - Susquehanna International Group Henry Lembo '23 - Nasa Ames Research Center Anthony Lucchese '23 - Edward Jones Morgan McGuire '23 - SkillSurvey Thomas Meehan '23 - Sho Technology Thomas Melody '24 - Obscurity Labs Robert Naughton '23 - Zudy Joshua Walker '23 - SkillSurvey

Each fall the University holds day-long, campus-wide open house events, which in part, provide opportunities to learn more about the Department of Computing Sciences. Visitors to campus are invited to join faculty and students in both formal and informal settings for scheduled Meet & Greet opportunities, Information Sessions and Department Visits. Open Houses are typically held on Sundays in late October and early November.

Each spring the University holds a day-long campus-wide event for all students accepted for admission, which in part, provides opportunities to learn more about the Department of Computing Sciences. Scheduled events include presentations, panel discussions, and department visits which provide ample opportunities to meet and speak with faculty and students from the department. Preview Day is typically held on Saturday in late March.

Area high schools are invited to bring teams to compete in a programming contest hosted by the Department of Computing Sciences every year in the spring. Teams of two or three students use a programming language to solve computer-programming problems. Awards are presented to the top three teams.

The Pennsylvania Gamma Chapter of Upsilon Pi Epsilon, The International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines, was chartered at the University of Scranton in 1985. Those who qualify for membership in this honor society are inducted at an induction ceremony and dinner held yearly in May.

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