‘Stay human’: Pope Francis’ AI advisor on the opportunities and challenges posed by latest tech Tech organizations and religious institutions are uncommon collaborators — and perhaps even more so in Seattle, which according to the… Read More
Tech ethicist on why healthcare isn’t ready for ambitious AI overhaul Within the frothy, exuberant hype around AI’s ability to solve wide-ranging, formerly intractable problems, Alex John London is taking on… Read More
Tech Moves: Sana R&D chief steps down; Seattle U names new computer science leader Seattle University named Dr. Burkhard Englert as the new Department Chair and Amazon Endowed Chair of Computer Science. Englert is… Read More
Tech Moves: Nintex founder named CEO at WellSaid Labs; F5 hires CISO; Slalom appoints execs — Brian Cook, former CEO of Nintex and founder of Incredible Capital, is now CEO of WellSaid Labs, a Seattle startup… Read More
These computer science seniors defied tradition to win the first hackathon they ever entered Once a staple of the startup world, the in-person hackathon was one of the collective habits that fell out of… Read More
Despite new affirmative action ban, universities and tech programs pledge commitments to diversity Universities and their computer science and engineering programs have been striving for years to boost the diversity of their student… Read More
Reality check: Intelligent machines and the future of the automated workforce [Editor’s Note: This guest commentary is by technology industry veteran Kathy Gill, a writer, web developer and instructor focusing on… Read More
Seattle University receives $1.5M in federal support to aid low-income STEM students Seattle University landed $1.5 million in funding from the National Science Foundation to support low-income students in STEM (Science, Technology,… Read More
You didn’t get into the University of Washington’s acclaimed computer science program. Now what? You’re young, you’re ambitious, you love tech. Your heart is set on the nationally ranked Paul G. Allen School of… Read More
Seattle U students tackle real-world computer and engineering projects for Amazon, F5 and others Technology moves so fast, it can be difficult to teach computer science and engineering students the very latest in their… Read More
Amazon hires Seattle U computer science chair, then makes big donation to find replacement Amazon is making a significant donation to Seattle University to create an endowed chair to lead its Computer Science Department,… Read More
Seattle U names $100M Center for Science and Innovation after Costco co-founder and wife Seattle University has attached a name to the $100 million Center for Science and Innovation that it is building as… Read More
GeekWire Calendar Picks: Susan Fowler talks about her book; the science of making alcohol; and more — In 2017, news of sexual harassment problems at Uber made national headlines and investigations led to the ousting of… Read More
Seattle U breaking ground on ‘new heart’ of campus with $100M Center for Science & Innovation Seattle University prepared to break ground Thursday on what it is calling the “new heart” of its Capitol Hill campus,… Read More
AI researchers say San Francisco’s facial recognition ban just scratches the surface San Francisco’s board of supervisors took a significant step this week when it voted to ban the use of facial… Read More
Amazon contributing $3M to Seattle U’s Center for Science and Innovation to expand STEM reach Amazon is making a $3 million contribution toward Seattle University’s new Center for Science and Innovation — a push that… Read More
How this social venture firm is helping India’s poorest with a unique startup accelerator Seattle is such a startup hub that folks here are backing new ventures not only outside of the city, but… Read More
Unique fellowship aims to use technology to bring legal help to the masses It may seem like there are plenty of lawyers around, but if you’re low income or living in a rural… Read More
Boeing awards $6 million in grants for STEM education (and its future workforce) Three universities and scores of other educational programs stand to benefit from $6 million in grants from the Boeing Co.… Read More
Seattle University will test React Mobile’s emergency alert system With its campus located in Capitol Hill, Seattle University students are smack-dab in the center of city life and all… Read More
