Department of Interdisciplinary Technology

Jessica Havens

Professor Paul Majeske, Sponsor

From Mechanicals to Multi-Megabyte Files: The Influence of Dig ital Technology on the Print Production Cycle

The print production cycle involves translating an idea into a printed docume nt. Although the process was once very labor intensive, the introduction of new , digital technology has greatly compressed the workflow. This poster presentat ion shows the evolution of the print production cycle and demonstrates how nearl y every aspect of production - from content creation to platemaking and even pri nting from the press - is now digital

Poster - Guild Hall - 9:00 a.m.~12:30 p.m.

Erik W. Myers

Professor Paul Majeske, Sponsor

Background, Issues and Trends of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The newest technological front in computer technology and robotics is Artificial Intelligence (AI). This presentation will detail the background of AI and raise some ethical questions that this technology may produce. With this study, information was gathered to make a firm stand and create a valid argument regarding the use AI. This topic is very controversial and worthy of future research. This technology has the opportunity to change our society dramatically. In the same way that the computer has revolutionized our culture, AI can be looked at as the next step in our technological evolution.

Session B - Tower Room - 11:00 a.m.~11:15 a.m.