2008 Summer Academy for Advancing Deaf & Hard of Hearing in Computing - Speaker Series
This program features deaf or hard-of-hearing professionals discussing their experiences in obtaining advanced computer science degrees and building careers in the computing industry. Speakers cover various careers in industry and academia, including animation, games, and robotics, and highlight the opportunities available to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in these fields. The Summer Academy explores animation and provides opportunities for students to interact with professionals in diverse computing fields.
Engineering and Computer Science Programs
UWTV offers a wide variety of engineering and computer science programs, including:
- Lectures and Colloquia: Presentations from leading researchers and industry professionals.
- Student Projects: Showcases of final projects from University of Washington courses.
- Discussions and Panels: Conversations on topics ranging from technology innovation to ethics and social impact.
- Documentaries: Explorations of topics like cybersecurity, accessibility, and global development.
Key Themes and Topics Covered
The programs cover a diverse range of subjects within engineering and computer science:
- Accessibility: Accessible information technology in education and web design.
- Algorithms: Design and analysis of algorithms for clustering, path-planning, and more.
- Architecture: Computer architecture, from multicore systems to scalable routers.
- Artificial Intelligence: Machine learning, computer vision, and robotics.
- Data Management: Data mining, stream processing, and data security.
- Emerging Technologies: Discussions about the ethics and engineering challenges of emerging technologies.
- Global Impact: Computer science research for global development and accessible technology for low-income regions.
- Security: Cybersecurity, information flow control, and secure systems design.
- Software Engineering: Software testing, verification, and programming languages.
Featured Speakers and Collaborations
The programs feature insights from industry leaders (Microsoft, Google, Amazon), academics (Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley), and organizations (Gates Foundation, NSF, DARPA). Many programs are collaborations with regional technology and educational leaders.
Access and Support
Selected programs are available for streaming download, and many are closed captioned. UWTV also offers podcasts, RSS feeds, and printable schedules. Support for UWTV is provided by sponsors and individual contributions.