Houston Matters
After Iowa Caucus Debacle, Are Texas And Harris County Ready For Super Tuesday?
Posted on · Rice University election security expert Dan Wallach assesses the risks.
Tag: computer science
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2487: Von Neumann, Computers and Brains
Posted on · Episode: 2487 John von Neumann’s ideas on the similarities and differences of computers and brains. Today, UH math professor Krešo Josić talks about brains, computers and John von Neumann.
Bauer Business Focus
Is The Tech Industry Facing A Public Policy Crisis?
Posted on · A Rice University computer scientist argues that the industry needs less talk about ethics and more laws and regulations.
News
How Houston Plans To Help Fix The Statewide Shortage Of Computer Science Teachers
Posted on · With a new $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the University of Houston plans to try and recruit more computer science majors to the classroom.
News
Candy Heart Messages Getting Stale? Computer-Generated Options Are No Help
Posted on · Computer programs known as neural networks learn by example. So a researcher plugged in some typical Valentine's Day candy heart messages — and got some weird new word combos. "BEAR WIG," anyone?
Houston Matters
Where Math Meets Art: The Multiverse of Artist Michael Petry
Posted on · If you saw last year’s Best Picture nominee, The Imitation Game, you’re familiar with the story of Alan Turing. Turing was a British mathematician and computer scientist who helped crack the Nazi’s enigma code, which helped win World War II. And he’s considered one of the fathers of computer science. Often, when we think about […]
Education News
Computer Science Coming To More Houston Schools
Posted on · Houston ISD is partnering with the nonprofit Code.org to make computer science a core class.