A multidisciplinary research team led by the University at Buffalo has been awarded $750,000 to develop digital literacy tools to curb the deleterious effects of online disinformation, reported the Niagara Gazette.
Element 14 reports that UB engineers led by Zhanpeng Jin developed SonicASL, a system that utilizes modified noise-canceling headphones linked with a smartphone to detect and translates American Sign Language.
Since getting involved in the Society of Women Engineers in 2014, Jennifer Winikus’ contributions have included collaboration on committees, various leadership roles and presenting research.
Deen Dayal Mohan, a PhD student in computer science, received the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award for Graduate Teaching Assistants from UB's Graduate School.
Technology.org reported on a system of new noise-cancelling headphones developed by Zhanpeng Jin that allows the headphones to “see” and translate American Sign Language (ASL) when paired with a smartphone.