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2021
The Guardian article on the use of cryptocurrency to fund extremists features insights from Megan Squire
The Dec. 27 article highlights how extremists are finding new ways to fundraise.
Cecil Worsley IV ’14 breaks ground in construction site safety
Worsley has combined his passion for entrepreneurship and software engineering to launch Wreckingball Systems LLC. The construction safety platform has been awarded an NC IDEA grant and has streamlined the safety orientation process on worksites.
Elon undergraduates win Champion Analytics Case Competition
The national competition challenged teams to create strategic recommendations based on their data analyses for how HanesBrands can win the digital shelf.
Ahead of the curve: Neuroscience, cybersecurity research strengthens first-year experience
Working with Assistant Dean and Professor Amy Overman, Alejandro Mejia ’24 and Paige Goldberg ’24 embarked on National Science Foundation grant-funded research into computer-use analysis just weeks after enrolling at Elon.
New York Times cites Megan Squire in article on tracking viral misinformation
The Sept. 15 article focused on whether Facebook was sending flawed data to researchers who were tracking misinformation on the site.
Megan Squire selected as Anti-Defamation League Belfer Fellow
The fellowship will gather previously unstudied data to advance understanding of de-platforming and demonetizing online hate and extremism
Megan Squire cited in CNN report on reaction of White supremacists to Taliban takeover
The segment on the national news network focused on how comments on online platforms commonly used by some anti-government, White supremacist and other domestic extremist groups have been "framing the activities of the Taliban as a success."
I Am Elon with Haydn Stucker ’23
The computer science and engineering double major dreams of one day working in the aerospace industry.
Bacon, El Sallaly receive the CAA Leadership and Sport Excellence Award
The award recognizes one student-athlete in each of 19 CAA sports for representing the highest standards of teamwork, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship in athletic and academic achievements.
#ElonGrad 2021 spotlight: Lily Sandifer-Stech, computer science and international & global studies
In this series, Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences is shining the spotlight on distinguished members of the Class of 2021 from a wide array of disciplines.
2020
Megan Squire discusses far-right militia groups in NBC News report
Professor of Computer Science Megan Squire discussed the presence of far-right militia groups at social justice protests for a recent report by NBC News.
Bloomberg, NPR, WNYC feature Squire in reports on far-right groups and the election
Professor of Computer Science Megan Squire offered insight for recent reports by Bloomberg, NPR and New York Public Radio about far-right militia groups and Election Day 2020.
Seven Elon students named Stanford d.school University Innovation Fellows
The students join a global community of Fellows charged with creating opportunities to help their peers build the creative confidence, agency and entrepreneurial mindset needed to address global challenges.
New York Times features Squire in report on election misinformation
Professor of Computer Science Megan Squire offered insight for a New York Times article about misinformation circulating about the upcoming election and mounting tensions across the country.
Megan Squire offers insights for NBC News report on extremist group following presidential debate
The report followed Tuesday night's presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden during which Trump was asked about disavowing white supremacist groups.
Elon’s science labs adapt to challenging semester
Blending in-person experimentation with remote methodologies, faculty have changed the way labs operate while meeting learning requirements.
TIME quotes Squire in piece on right-wing conspiracy theorists and the pandemic
TIME featured Professor of Computer Science Megan Squire in a recent article about right-wing conspiracy spreading their messages online and taking advantage of captive audiences during the global pandemic.
CNN, Rolling Stone feature Megan Squire in articles about ‘Boogaloo’ movement
Professor of Computer Science Megan Squire was featured by two national media outles as she discussed the "Boogaloo" movement and how its members have infiltrated racial justice protests across the nation.
#ElonGrad 2020 Spotlight: Jack Amend, Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
In this series, Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences is shining the spotlight on distinguished members of the Class of 2020 from a wide array of disciplines.
Megan Squire offers insights for coverage of online extremists and COVID-19
Squire, a professor of computer science, was featured in coverage by the New York Times that was in turn cited by Raw Story and Salon. Squire had earlier been
2019
Financial Times features insights from Megan Squire for article on far-right extremists
Squire, a professor of computer science, talked with the London-based media outlet about how extremists are migrating to new online platforms.
Connor Bright ’20 spotlighted in AVTechnology article about budding career
An article by AVTechnology features Elon student Connor Bright '20 and his emerging career as a systems integration engineer at SentryOne before graduating.
Four Elon students named Stanford d.school University Innovation Fellows
The students join a global community of Fellows charged with increasing campus engagement with innovation, entrepreneurship, design thinking and creativity.
National, international media cite Megan Squire in coverage of synagogue attack in Germany
Coverage of a shooting outside a synagogue in Halle, Germany, on Oct. 9 included insights from Squire, a professor of computer science who has conducted significant research into online extremism.
Career Insights: PlayStation’s Mia Ginaé Watkins ’15 discusses careers in gaming
Did you know it's possible to get your dream job doing what you love most? Gaming! This article provides insight from an Elon alumn working at PlayStation. Find out what she does and how she got there.
Food Companion: Elon senior creates app to help reduce food waste
Inspired by her experience studying in Australia, Destiny Frett ‘20 launched Food Companion to the Apple app store in August.
#ElonTBT: Elon purchases first computer in 1979
In this edition of #ElonTBT, we celebrate 40 years since a major advancement in technology at Elon University: the purchase of the university's first academic computer.
Wall Street Journal report on ‘toxic online world’ includes insights from Megan Squire
A professor of computer science, Squire offered insight into how violent extremists are shifting to new platforms as efforts to crack down on their activities ramp up.
Computer Science offers students deep dive into game design
Elon's Department of Computer Science has introduced the Game Design Minor, a multidisciplinary program that teaches students to study, design and implement computer games.
New faculty member joins the Department of Computer Science
The Computer Science Department welcomed new faculty member Pratheep Kumar Paranthaman.
2018