The featured presentation was "Reimagining Data Collection and Use in the Age of Smart Devices", by , an associate professor in the College of Information Studies and an affiliate professor in the Communication Department at the University of Maryland. Dr. Vitak's work seeks to understand how privacy concerns play a role in technology adoption and use, and she develops tools and resources to help children and adults make more informed decisions when using technology and sharing sensitive data.
The event included a researcher panel & discussion on “Privacy & Security Dimensions of Smart Devices”, featuring insights from:
- Dr. Debbie Perouli, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at Ӱ.
- , a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago
- , an Assistant Professor of Computer Sciences at the University of Wisconsin—Madison
A student research showcase also highlighted work-in-progress presented by:
• Nick Ceccio, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Alex Gebhard, Ӱ
• Nidhi Nellore, Ӱ
• Farhat Tasnim Progga, Ӱ
• Sophie Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison