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SafeLINC Advances Youth Safety

SafeLINC Advances Youth Safety

A senior design team of UCF Computer Science students presented their work on SafeLINC, a mobile app designed to improve suicide safety planning for youth aged 10-24. SafeLINC offers an interactive, secure, and culturally sensitive approach, addressing gaps in existing mobile health (mHealth) apps. Incorporating the six dimensions of the...
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MiSu App Team Triumphs

MiSu App Team Triumphs

A senior design team of UCF Computer Science undergraduate students completed their almost year-long work on Mi Casa es Su Casa (MiSu) with a final presentation recently. Starting in Spring 2024, the team collaborated with the Socio-Technical Interaction Research Lab to develop an Android and iOS app focused on secure...
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Roblox Boosts Parental Controls

Roblox Boosts Parental Controls

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Popular online gaming platform Roblox has introduced new parental control features aimed at improving safety for young users. Speaking to The National News Desk, Dr. Pam Wisniewski, a computer science professor at Vanderbilt University and also a mother, shared her perspective on the changes and the ongoing...
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Wisniewski in Scientific American

Wisniewski in Scientific American

Dr. Pamela Wisniewski, an expert in human-computer interaction and youth online safety, shared her views in Scientific American on the complex role of GPS tracking in parenting teens. Wisniewski emphasized, "It depends on how parents use the information. If it’s a tool for safety and open communication, that’s one thing,...
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OSTP Workshop

OSTP Workshop

OSTP Workshop on Ethical Considerations in Youth Online Safety Research Dr. Pamela Wisniewski, an expert in human-computer interaction and youth online safety, participated in a workshop hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on October 15, 2024. The event, "Ethical Considerations when Studying Youth Online,"...
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Radio Talk

Radio Talk

The Internet offers kids and teens many positive things, but there's also a dark side targeting young people. Pamela Wisniewski, PhD, a specialist in privacy and online safety for adolescents, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Vanderbilt University offers expert advice to keep your kids safe online. Listen to the...
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CDT Blog Post

CDT Blog Post

Congratulations to our recent PhD graduate Dr. Akter and her advisor Dr. Pamela Wisniewski for showcasing their work on the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) blog. The blog discusses online and offline risks for youth, emphasizing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth compared to their heterosexual peers. The...
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CRA/CCC Best Practices

CRA/CCC Best Practices

In a series of six engaging roundtable discussions led by the Computing Community Consortium (CCC), 40 computing research experts from academia, industry, and government explored the complexities of interdisciplinary computing.  "Honestly, I think this is the biggest problem we need to tackle moving forward – in changing the perceptions of...
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WJLA 24/7 News Interview

WJLA 24/7 News Interview

"Do we need cellphones in the classroom disrupting a teacher giving a lecture, no, do we need to have cell phones for health management or to be able to communicate with family members during an emergency, possibly," Dr.Wisniewski talks to WJLA News on the brimming topic of cell phone bans...
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Celebrating Our Graduates

Celebrating Our Graduates

We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of our recent graduates and our postdoctoral fellow as they embark on exciting new chapters in their academic careers. Each of these scholars has secured prestigious tenure-track Assistant Professor positions at renowned institutions, reflecting their dedication, hard work, and exceptional contributions to...
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Wisniewski’s CNN Article

Wisniewski’s CNN Article

In a recent article for CNN Health, Dr. Wisniewski emphasized the importance of empowering youth with informed choices rather than restrictive measures, stressing the need for solutions that balance risks and benefits. She advocated for avoiding fear-based or restrictive approaches, highlighting the necessity for nuanced strategies. Read the full article...
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Congrats to Dr. Caddle!

Congrats to Dr. Caddle!

Congratulations to Dr. Xavier Caddle on the successful defense of his doctoral dissertation. Dr. Caddle will be joining the Computer Science department at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) as a visiting professor. We are immensely proud of his achievements and wish him great success in his career.
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Congrats to Dr. Agha!

Congrats to Dr. Agha!

Congratulations to Dr. Zainab Agha on successfully defending her doctoral dissertation entitled, "Co-designing & Evaluating Adolescent Online Safety Nudges with Teens." We are extremely proud of her accomplishments and wish her continued success in her career!
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Park Wins iSchools Award

Park Wins iSchools Award

Congratulations to our postdoctorate Dr. Jinkyung (Katie) Park for winning the prestigious 2024 iSchools Doctoral Dissertation Award! Dr. Park's dissertation has been recognized for its innovative research and significant contribution to the field of information science. The iSchools Doctoral Dissertation Award, introduced in 2013, is a prestigious annual competition that...
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Congrats to Dr. Akter!

Congrats to Dr. Akter!

Congratulations to Dr. Mamtaj Akter on successfully defending her doctoral dissertation entitled, “Leveraging Community Oversight to Promote Mobile Privacy and Security Within Trusted Communities.” Dr. Akter will begin a tenure-track Assistant Professor position next fall in the Computer Science Department at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). We are incredibly...
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Wisniewski Joins ISAT

Wisniewski Joins ISAT

Congratulations to our director, Dr. Pamela Wisniewski, who has been named to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Information Science and Technology (ISAT) study group. This prestigious appointment involves assessing future research directions in computer science. Dr. Wisniewski's inclusion in the ISAT group highlights her significant contributions and expertise...
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Congrats to Dr. Alsoubai!

Congrats to Dr. Alsoubai!

Congratulations to Dr. Ashwaq Alsoubai on successfully defending her doctoral dissertation entitled, “A Human-Centered Approach to Improving Adolescent Real-Time Online Risk Detection Algorithms.” Dr. Alsoubai will be starting an Assistant Professor position in the Computer Science Department at King Abdulaziz University next fall. We are extremely proud of her accomplishments and...
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CDT Blog Post

CDT Blog Post

Congratulations to our recent PhD graduate Dr. Alsoubai and her advisor Dr. Pamela Wisniewski for showcasing their work on the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) blog. The blog discusses the challenges youth face in the digital world, focusing on privacy breaches, cyber threats, and the impact of social media...
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