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In the news: Michigan Engineering experts January 31 – February 4

Highlights include Scientific American and the New York Times.

In The News

The New York Times

January 29

How cookie banners backfired

Florian Schaub says that many internet users don’t fully understand cookies, so accurately gauging their consent to tracking is difficult. Schaub is an assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science.

Washington Post

February 2

Are voting machines too vulnerable to hacking? Georgia’s having that debate

Alex Halderman’s 12-week investigation and findings on Georgia voting machine vulnerabilities continues to make headlines. Halderman is a professor of electrical engineering and computer science.

Scientific American

February 4

Synthetic enamel could make teeth stronger and smarter

Nicholas Kotov’s research into a new material could prolong and protect teeth, as well as other potential applications. Kotov is the Irving Langmuir Distinguished University Professor of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Joseph B. and Florence V. Cejka Professor of Engineering, professor of chemical engineering, professor of materials science and engineering and professor of macromolecular science and engineering.

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