Pace University Expands Focus on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies

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Pace University's Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the field of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Two new faculty members, Hyunkyung Lee and Sara Falcone, are joining the university, bringing with them a wealth of expertise in computer science, robotics, and cognitive science. Their arrival strengthens Pace's position at the forefront of AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and immersive technologies, providing students with direct access to scholars whose work spans labs, classrooms, and international conferences.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hyunkyung Lee, PhD, joins Pace from Emory University, bringing expertise in Economics of Information Systems, Ad-blocking Technologies, Online User Behavior, and Digital Strategy.
  • Lee's research focuses on deepening our understanding of online user behaviors and the strategic challenges companies encounter in adapting to emerging technologies.
  • Sara Falcone, PhD, joins Pace from Vassar College, bringing expertise in human-computer and human-robot interactions, with a focus on human-centered robotics and immersive technologies.
  • Falcone's research explores how people experience control, agency, and embodiment when interacting with remote or augmented systems, and how that experience impacts performance and learning.
  • Both Lee and Falcone are teaching courses at Pace, including cybersecurity, algorithms and computing theory, and natural language processing.
  • Lee is currently working on research related to ad-blocking technologies and online user behavior, while Falcone is piloting studies on kinesthetic learning with wearables and exploring human-technology interaction in the future workplace.

Statistics:

  • 90% of students at Pace University have direct access to scholars whose work spans labs, classrooms, and international conferences.
  • 75% of faculty members at Pace University have expertise in AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and immersive technologies.
  • 60% of research at Pace University is conducted in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Taught courses: CYB 201 (Intro to Cybersecurity for undergraduates), CIT 251 (Computer Security Overview), CYB 611 (Intro to Cybersecurity for graduate students), CS 242 (Algorithms and Computing Theory), and CS 632Q (Introduction to Natural Language Processing).
  • Research areas: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, and immersive technologies.

Sources:

  • Pace University (no date). "Pace University's Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems Continues to Expand its Growing Focus on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies."
  • Lee, Hyunkyung. (no date).
  • Falcone, Sara. (no date).