Dominic Endicott’s Post

Our research impacts many fields beyond academia and makes a significant difference to people's lives across the globe. In fact, our work in computer science helps advance business and society, while contributing to key debates among the wider population. This impact is captured in the case studies we submit to the Research Education Framework (REF), which assesses the quality of research in higher education. REF21 rated 81% of our research 'world-leading' and the remainder 'internationally excellent'. Professor Leslie Ann Goldberg, Head of Department, said: ‘It is truly impressive to see the many and varied impacts that are arising from our work — many more than could be reflected in our impact case studies, which themselves range widely across industry sectors as diverse as aviation, infrastructure, internet technologies, and healthcare.’ Find out more about the broad impact of our work and read our case studies: https://lnkd.in/e4pwjGe8 Image description: A dark blue graphic with a bright blue box on it with text reading '‘It is truly impressive to see the many and varied impacts that are arising from our work... across industry sectors as diverse as aviation, infrastructure, internet technologies, and healthcare.’ Professor Leslie Ann Goldberg'. To the left of the text there is a circular picture of Professor Leslie Ann Goldberg. Beneath this, there are bright blue lines with dots attached that looks like a circuit board. At the bottom of the graphic there is white text reading '@compscioxford #compscioxford'.

Another great piece from Rob Jenkins: THE COLLAPSE OF CREDENTIALISM Article excerpts: "For many years, the United States has been effectively a technocracy, run by unelected 'experts.' Former Harvard president Claudine Gay’s fall from grace may mark the end of that era." "Technocrats have long told us what we can and can’t do, what we’re allowed to own, what our kids must learn in school, and so on. For the most part, we never voted for any of that, yet we have gone along docilely, not noticing or not caring or, at best, unwilling to make waves." "The result has been the rise of self-selected 'experts,' the credentialed class, who exist primarily to impose their will on others. Their ranks have swelled recently with the exponential growth of government and education bureaucracies and the emergence of 'academic' programs designed not to increase knowledge but to feed those bureaucracies." "This is what I refer to as 'credentialism:' the pursuit of dubious credentials, like degrees in pseudo-sciences and quasi-academic subjects, solely for the purpose of advancing one’s own career and personal policy preferences. The term might also apply to those with legitimate credentials who in their hubris believe being an 'expert' gives them the right to tell everyone else how to live." "Much to the dismay of the credentialed class, Americans’ tolerance of this system began to wane about four years ago, when it became apparent to many that a) the experts don’t always know what they’re doing, and b) they don’t necessarily have our best interests at heart."  

As a fresh Computer Science graduate stepping into the corporate world, I've found Julian Birkinshaw's paper, "How is Technological Change Affecting the Nature of the Corporation?", incredibly insightful. This paper has deepened my understanding of the significant relationship between technology and business. It highlights the massive impact technological advancements have on corporate structures and strategies. If you're interested in how digital transformation is reshaping businesses, I highly recommend giving this a read. It's brief yet packed with valuable insights! A thank you to London Business School for sharing such a valuable resource. #TechnologyandBusiness #LBS

It has been a great year. As well as citations by other academics, I was pleased to see a reference to my work in the New York Times. My research with Greenlight Analytical to refine the user interface to their novel and exciting chemical analysis device is going very well. I am looking forward to beginning the next stage of that research in the next months. ACM Hypertext was most invigorating and it was a great way to catch-up with new thought, research and old friends. I made several new good acquaintances too. The reception to my lab's presentation was most encouraging. I am eager to meet with familiar and new colleagues at the 2024 conference. I am excited to re-engage with two local galleries for my lab's research into how to improve the experience and engagement of patrons. My Social Computing students this past Fall were excellent: engaged, intelligent and involved. Combined with great teaching support, they made it more than usually delightful to teach about social media and its underlying technologies.  Soon I will teach a combined graduate and undergraduate class about Human-Computer Interaction. It was superbly rewarding the first time I taught this class and I again have high expectations. Our Senate's Academic Programmes and Research Committee did splendid work this past session. The most exciting developments are not yet public, but I think everyone at Dalhousie will be glad when they are presented to the Senate. We are updating our governance structures and, especially since I completed Cheryl Foy's Foundational Principles and Relationships in University Governance course at CHERD, I am excited to be deeply involved in updating and rectifying our policies and procedures. 2024 is going to be great! #research #teaching #leadership #professionaldevelopment

Two Latino-led startups, Thimble.io and Innovare, are harnessing the power of AI and technology to improve the educational experience for students, teachers, and principals. Using AI, Innovare co-founder and CEO Adrian J. (AJ) DeLeón, M.Ed., co-founder Fernando DeLeón, and co-founder Nicholas Freeman are integrating school’s data to deliver powerful analytics and help leaders make informed decisions on staff training, attendance rates, and the impact of advanced placement courses on college admission rates. Thimble.io founder Oscar Pedroso and his team are bridging the education gap in STEM education, developing AI curriculum for teachers, and advancing STEM literacy, with a program that has reached over 50,000 students across 300 schools. The important work these companies do earned them funding and support from the Google for Startups Black & Latino Founders Funds. Learn more about how these companies are showing what’s possible when collaboration and innovation come together in education: https://goo.gle/3MeUl7m

🚀 Choosing Right in Tech Education: Beyond the Labels! 🚀 Admissions season at the University of Ghana brings excitement but also confusion. A common dilemma? Deciphering between Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Technology. Just recently, a parent, frustrated over their child's admission into Mathematical Science (leading to Computer Science), sought a switch to Computer Engineering – a classic mix-up in understanding these distinct yet interlinked fields. 🔍 To clarify this, I’ve explored a fantastic resource: a YouTube video by Prof Hazem S. from the School of Information Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He breaks down these fields with precision, guiding you towards making an informed decision. 🎥 https://lnkd.in/dBnD3PRj Joining this conversation, I've also invited my colleague, Nii Longdon, to share his seasoned perspective. Together, we aim to ease your decision-making process, whether you’re a student charting your future or a parent guiding your child. Don't let labels define your choice. Get the clarity you need! #TechEducationDecoded #UniversityOfGhana #ComputerScience #ComputerEngineering #InformationTechnology

“Today, digital technology is being used to convince people that they should submit to a new rule of authority, technological paternalist. We are told that Google knows us better than ourselves do and that we will be better off following the recommendations of algorithms rather than our own intuition.” Gerd Gigerenzer 📕 The Intelligence of Intuition (2023), Cambridge University Press & Assessment #decisionmaking #decisionintelligence #decisionmakers #intuition #intuitiveguidance #behavioralscience #behavioraleconomics #nudging #nudges

I don't like to create content that screams "Applying to college is so hard, so terrible!" as a way to drive business. I try to avoid posting anything that elevates the blood pressure of students and families, and instead strive to make the process more clear and less stressful. However, in this case, I need to share my thoughts and hopefully useful guidance around the emerging trends of standardized testing here: https://lnkd.in/dXJ8xxd6 🇧🇷 Leia em português aqui: https://lnkd.in/dim3iQYH

In an age where technology is advancing at a lightning pace, it leaves us wondering: can young people and adults teach other about the online world? Does one group know more than the other? Over the next couple of days, you'll receive resources in your inbox allowing you to explore this topic further with your students. If you haven't already signed up, you can do so here: https://buff.ly/3RQY5xU #SaferInternetDay

“Every child should be empowered and given the opportunity to explore the wonderful world of #artificialintelligence #ai #generativeai #aiinstem in an encouraging and safe environment and every child should be given the equitable chance to unleash the engineer, the programmer, the artist, the scientist, the innovator and the creative genius within.” Bishoy Bassily The responsibility for creating responsible AI literacy and AI-FOCUSED/STEM curriculum relevancy rests with us leaders and educators, with parents and mentors. We must begin now to shift our language and help our children and students learn that #ArtificialIntelligence #AI isn't just about embracing a new technology tool; it’s about harnessing the power of this technology (#AI) and responsibly leveraging it to make meaningful and sustainable difference in the world. It’s about the ability to create, excel, and innovate; whether you’re an artist, a scientist, an engineer or a social worker because the world has changed; and #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #generativeai is at the heart of everything. We must inspire our children and educate the younger generation that by understanding and learning about the limitless possibilities #ArtificialIntelligence #AI has to offer, they can create wonderful and innovative things that can change the world. This is the language of our time now, and we must learn to speak it. Always Remember: "Students tend to gravitate to STEM fields (and now AI in STEM fields) based on the mentoring and learning experience that their teachers provide and based on the extent to which their teachers are able to get them excited and inspired." Bishoy Bassily Stay safe and have a great Saturday everyone🤓