Computer and Information Technology

New York Times Online Product Uses Professor's Second Research-to-Commercial Venture

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Sep. 6, 2007 — For the second time in his career at an Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), a professor's laboratory research has gone commercial.   Full Story

The Times Introduces New Online Initiative, Works with IUPUI-developed Web System

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Sep. 6, 2007 — The New York Times introduced today a new online initiative that pairs Times content with faculty course material for both credit-bearing and continuing education courses. The Times has collaborated in the development of this online education initiative with Dr. Ali Jafari, IUPUI engineering and technology professor.   Full Story

Professor’s Biometrics Surveillance to Tackle Security Challenge

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Aug. 1, 2007 — An Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) professor has received a $300,000 military grant to develop a video surveillance system for homeland security that uses a biometrics data technique - iris recognition - to identify suspects seeking to avoid detection.   Full Story

Androids Have Higher Calling Than Mechanical Cousins, IUPUI Expert Says

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May 30, 2007 — Give a robot a realistic human face and body, carefully program it to mimic our mannerisms and traits, and you'll likely have a creature that interacts more closely with us, says Karl F. MacDorman, an android and robotics science expert at IUPUI.   Full Story

Videoconference Showcases IUPUI-University of Pacific Web Project

July 18, 2006 — An Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis professor and California college students with personal Web pages created using software developed by the professor met face-to-face today (April 27) via a live videoconference between their campuses.   Full Story

IUPUI Experts Offer Background on Da Vinci Code "Secrets"

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May 22, 2006 — Ron Howard's movie adaptation of Dan Brown's bestseller "The Da Vinci Code" opens in theatres nationwide on Friday, May 19. Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis faculty experts are available to comment on issues and themes referenced in the book, including Leonardo da Vinci's art; anagrams and cryptography; and Catholicism.   Full Story


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