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.

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

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.

The Computer Science Department welcomed new faculty member Pratheep Kumar Paranthaman.

Elon Black Alumni Network Awards: Honoring black excellence

The Elon Black Alumni Network presented awards Nov. 3 to five members of the Elon community as part of its Homecoming festivities  

Squire's research appears in The New Yorker article

Research of communications between computer programmers by Professor of Computer Science Megan Squire was featured in an article about programmer Linus Torvalds. 

Megan Squire: Deep dive into data sheds light on toxic online commmunities

Professor of Computer Science Megan Squire delivered the Distinguished Scholar Lecture Thursday night about her research into connections among online communities. 

Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences recognizes faculty with excellence awards

Faculty members were recognized on Aug. 20 for excellence in mentoring, service and leadership, teaching and scholarship. 

Scott Spurlock, assistant professor of computing sciences is the special guest at December's science café.    

Presented as part of Office of Information Technology's visit with Cathy Hubbs, chief information security officer at American University. 

The chief information security officer at American University visits Elon as a guest of the Office of Information Technology. 

The 2017 Elon Distinguished Scholar Award recipient will present an overview of her research into online communities. 

Elon faculty members led a variety of workshops for local K-12 teachers on Wednesday, June 13, designed to help them integrate unique science, technology and mathematics concepts in their classes. 

An interdisciplinary team of Elon students presented a data analysis during the Business Analytics Competition at Manhattan College.

Students demonstrate data analytics, text mining and visualization skills in Elon Champion Analytics Challenge

Teams analyzed data provided by HanesBrands, a socially responsible manufacturer and marketer of leading everyday basic apparel.

Four faculty members named CATL Scholars

Four professors will work on projects that explore partnerships between students and faculty through dance technique, investigating the effects of learning with nature as a source, and experimenting with different teaching methods in the same course.

The Conversation: End-to-end encryption isn't enough security for 'real people'

Professor of Computing Sciences Megan Squire writes about how a move to ban systems that totally encrypt messages from sender to recipient threatens access to the best security mechanisms. Originally published by The Conversation, the article has appeared in Scientific American, the San Francisco Chronicle, Phys.org and other media outlets. 

Inside Higher Ed's Academic Minute features Megan Squire

Squire, a professor of computing sciences, talks about cybersecurity and how to craft stronger passwords. 

Hutchings earns third U.S. patent

The patent for Duke Hutchings, associate professor of computing sciences, relates to grouping and manipulating applications or windows on large- and multiple-display computer systems. 

Professor of Computing Sciences Megan Squire was interviewed by multiple international media outlets following an article she penned about password security for The Conversation that gained widespread readership.

Four members of Elon's faculty and staff along with 19 retiring employees were honored May 10 for excellence and service to Elon.

The Conversation: Why we choose terrible passwords, and how to fix them

Megan Squire, professor of computing sciences, writes about the problems with passwords like "12345" and "qwerty" as World Password Day approaches. 

Elon Computing Sciences Professor Megan Squire writes about the technology behind protecting digital privacy. 

Computer scientist to explore the world of 'ubiquitous computing' as part of Voices of Discovery series – TONIGHT

Shwetak Patel is a professor of computer science and electrical engineering at the University of Washington, Seattle. 

The Internet and technology pioneer spent the day at Elon on Sept. 30 and was awarded the inaugural Imagining the Internet Areté Medallion. 

Google's chief Internet evangelist, known as one of the "fathers of the Internet," talked with Elon students, faculty and staff about the impact of technology on modern life. 

Computing sciences professor helps reveal hidden patterns with new book on data mining

It's the second book for PACKT Publishing for Megan Squire, professor of computing sciences. 

Computing sciences professor teaches courses to Fidelity LEAP program

The program takes place at a major IT technical center operated by Fidelity in Research Triangle Park. 

Their research appears in the proceedings of OpenSym 2016, the 12th International Symposium on Open Collaboration, held in Berlin, Germany.  

On the defense

For more than a decade, John Marshall ’01 has channeled his Elon experience to protect the United States from cyber attacks.

The professor of computing sciences won the "Best Data Showcase Award" at the 13th International Conference on Mining Software Repositories for her paper and longitudinal data set about software developers who use the Ruby programming language.

Elon's 2016 retirees recognized

President Emeritus Earl J. Danieley, who has given Elon 70 years of service, is among 19 faculty and staff members retiring this year.

Drs. Hutchings and Squire published "VisMap: Exploratory Visualization Support for Introductory Data Science and Visualization" in the proceedings of The ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education. Hutchings presented the work at the conference on March 3, 2016, in Memphis.