SU – Intro to Digital Communications

Diversity & Inclusion Matter

In the past year, the United States has gone through some things. We are still in the grips of a global pandemic, have seen levels of social unrest skyrocket, and watched a failed insurrection at our Capital. When events like these happen, we look to the news to relay what the experts are saying, andContinue reading “Diversity & Inclusion Matter”

Deepfakes in the Digital Age

You may have seen them. You may have heard of them. They’re deepfakes and they’re more common than you might have imagined. For the most part, deepfakes are videos that manipulate the image and likeness of one person and place them onto another. Think of it as mixing CGI with deep learning AI and you’veContinue reading “Deepfakes in the Digital Age”

It Loves It When You Call It Big Data

Who run the world?? I know all my Beyonce fans are probably shouting “GIRLS!” right now, and while you’re technically not wrong, the correct answer is Big Data. Big Data is everywhere and a part of everything you do. Whether you’re using a device that’s connected to the internet or not, you are still inContinue reading “It Loves It When You Call It Big Data”

Welcome to the Splinternet

As the internet ascended into a global, dominating force with the power to defy physical borders and connect everyone who connects to it, the dream that it would break down the invisible barriers that divide us rose with it. With so much information available at our fingertips, one would assume that we would be becomeContinue reading “Welcome to the Splinternet”

The Digital Divide

In my last blog, I mentioned major disparities pertaining to the availability of the internet for some people. It’s a topic that many who have the means to access to the internet may not think about, but it is important to consider because of the effects it can have on individuals and society. So thisContinue reading “The Digital Divide”

When The Internet Gives You Ice Cream

I LOVE ICE CREAM. I mean, who doesn’t?! If you answered “I don’t” to that question, then I don’t even know if we can be friends. But seriously, I really love it. A couple weeks ago I got a midnight craving for ice cream. I was comfortably tucked under a blanket on the couch withContinue reading “When The Internet Gives You Ice Cream”

Cleaning in the Digital Age

In the last 50 years, we have made huge technological advancements in a multitude of areas. With the birth of the internet and the shift from electronic to digital products, many things in our lives keep getting easier, more connected, and “smarter”. We can schedule calendar events or stream music using voice-controlled digital assistants, putContinue reading “Cleaning in the Digital Age”