Sosanna Saad
S. mutans and Infective Endocarditis
Good oral hygiene is essential for the overall health of the body. It
prevents the dominance of species such as Streptococcus mutans,
a major cause of dental and systemic disease. Certain serotypes
of S. mutans can express virulence genes which allow it to evade the immune
system, persist in the bloodstream for a long time, and colonize the endothelial
tissues of the valvular surface, leading to infective endocarditis, a disease with
high mortality.
Computer Information Sciences
Mark Meade
Artificial Intelligence: Thinking Machines and the Future of
Humanity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing exponentially and impacting
every aspect of our lives. However, despite this massive growth,
AI is still in its infancy. This lecture discusses the differences between Narrow
AI, General Intelligence, and Superintelligence. Where are we now, and will
AI help or harm mankind? Where is humanity’s place in the imminent world
autonomous machines?
Ethan MacBain-Adornetto
Virtual Reality: How VR Can Be Used to Enhance the Quality of
Life for Individuals with Disabilities
Virtual Reality (VR) allows individuals to experience and
interact with a simulated 3D world. However, VR is not just for
entertainment. VR can be beneficial to people with disabilities, post-traumatic
stress disorder, stroke victims, and students with learning disabilities. VR also
enables individuals to experience the world from the perspective of people with
disabilities, PTSD, and autism.
William McGuire
Autonomous Policing
Autonomous Policing, capable of sharing data between multiple
agencies simultaneously, can assist law enforcement in solving
crimes more accurately, expeditiously, and cost efficiently. This
research examines the feasibility of autonomous policing and how it can be
integrated into local police departments and the communities they serve. How
close are we to deploying this technology? Machine bias will also be discussed.
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