Major ProSeminar is designed to help students identify and articulate their personal, professional, and social goals. Additionally, it provides an overview of the entire program and explores opportunities in the tech industry. Students are encouraged to begin building professional portfolios, explore career paths and graduate school options, engage in collaborative projects, and reflect on ethics in the field. The intended outcome is to instill a spirit of professionalism through teamwork, integrity, and reliability.
Research Video: Quantum Computing in Cryptography
This video presentation explores the impact of quantum computing on cryptography and cybersecurity. It provides an overview of quantum computing, its potential applications in cryptography, and the challenges it poses to traditional encryption methods. The video also discusses the future of quantum-safe cryptography and the need for secure communication protocols in the quantum era.
Key points:
Explained the basics of quantum computing
Highlighted its threat to traditional encryption methods
Emphasized the urgency of adapting cybersecurity for the quantum era
Research Project: Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Technology
This paper analyzes the ethical debate over law enforcement’s use of facial recognition technology (FRT), weighing privacy concerns against public safety benefits.
Key points:
Compared views of privacy advocates vs. public safety supporters
Applied Kantian ethics and utilitarianism to both sides
Argued for a balanced, regulated use of FRT under probable cause
Emphasized protecting civil liberties while enhancing public safety
