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Engineering Out Loud

作者: Oregon State University College of Engineering
最近更新: 7个月前
From the College of Engineering at Oregon State University, this is "Engineering Out Loud"—a podcast...

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Ethics in AI presentation, S13E2

Ethics in AI presentation, S13E2

Imagine the camera of a self-driving car switches to a power-saving mode and takes low-resolution images. As a result, the car hits a pedestrian. A mundane decision to save battery thus becomes a decision to value battery life over human life. While we have long relied on software and automation, the prospect of a fully automated decision process charges many algorithmic decisions with a variety of ethical problems.   The talk presented in this podcast, "Where do Ethics Belong in Artificial Intelligence?", explores how philosophers and engineers think about ethics in artificial Intelligence. It was presented at Oregon State University by Houssam Abbas, assistant professor of electrical engineering and Alicia Patterson, assistant professor of philosophy, as part of an AI seminar series.  BONUS CONTENT  Artificial intelligence program at Oregon State  AI Newsletter at Oregon State  AI seminars at Oregon State 

7个月前
44:17
What is behind the Klamath dam removals? S14E1

What is behind the Klamath dam removals? S14E1

This is a historic year on the Klamath River, where the biggest dam removal in the U.S. is underway. The hope for the monumental engineering project is that it will restore some balance to a damaged ecological system. We hear from Mark Bransom, who is overseeing the demolition and restoration, about why and how it's happening and some of the challenges of the project. Bonus content: Video: Mark Bransom heads the historic dam removals  Clean Water Showcase: May 21-22, 2024.  Join us at the 2024 Clean Water Showcase hosted by Oregon State University to learn more about innovative and leading work to protect this precious resource through talks by keynote speakers, panel discussions, student presentations, and professional development activities.  Video: Sowing Seeds Series: Episode 4 with Brook Thompson 

2024/4/3
13:23
Preparing for nature's worst, S11E8

Preparing for nature's worst, S11E8

What is Oregon doing to prepare for earthquakes, tsunamis, and wildfire? Researchers at Oregon State University are working with the state Legislature to help them make informed decisions about how to prepare for natural hazards.  BONUS CONTENT: "A Song for Japan" project Japan 2011 Earthquake Japan quake: Infrastructure damage will delay recovery. BBC News, March 17, 2011 Mar 11, 2011 CE: Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, National Geographic 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami: Facts, FAQs, and how to help, World Vision Earthquake and tsunami Oregon Resilience Plan, Supporting documents Oregon should make itself resilient for a big quake, by Yumei Wang, Jay Raskin and Edward Wolf, The Oregonian, Jan. 9, 2011. Will the Cascadia Earthquake be the Worst Disaster North America's Ever Seen? | Weathered (PBS Terra video) Partners Preparing for the Big One, S4E5, Engineering Out Loud The Tsunami Could Kill Thousands? Can They Build and Escape? OSU Newport facility built vertically for earthquake, tsunami (KOIN) Oregon State University president affirms decision for new marine studies building location Preparing for an Earthquake, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wildfire Senate Bill 762 Oregon's work to minimize wildfires gets a boost from federal legislation, Oregon Capital Chronicle, November 17, 2021 As Oregon's wildfire season fades, new approaches to managing risk need to take hold, Oregon Capital Chronical, October 6, 2021. Spreading like Wildfire: The Rising Threat of Extraordinary Landscape Fires, United Nations report. Protect your Property from Wildfires, Federal Emergency Management Agency https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/season-11-engineering-natural-hazard-impacts/preparing-for-natures-worst 

2022/3/29
26:21
RAPID reconnaissance: Capturing data in the aftermath of a disaster, S11E6

RAPID reconnaissance: Capturing data in the aftermath of a disaster, S11E6

After a major disaster, hidden amid the rubble and debris are precious clues about the extreme forcesstructures were subjected to, and exactly what caused them to fail. How can researchers collect this perishable data before it's swept away? Michael Olsen, professor of geomatics and technical director of the NHERI RAPID Facility, talks about a major effort to get crucial technology into the hands of reconnaissance experts quickly, wherever disaster strikes. https://beav.es/URn BONUS CONTENT: RAPID Facility website Natural Hazards Reconnaissance with the NHERI RAPID Facility (Frontiers in Built Environment)  A new laser-toting disaster lab aims to save lives by saving data (Fast Company)  https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/season-11-engineering-natural-hazard-impacts/rapid-reconnaissance-capturing-data-aftermath-disaster-s11e6  

2021/11/30
15:32
What's in the water after a wildfire? S11E4

What's in the water after a wildfire? S11E4

Wildfires that devastate mountain communities have the potential to foul the water distribution system running underneath residential structures. But knowing which water pipes have been affected is challenging. Erica Fischer, assistant professor of structural engineering, is working with a team of engineers and scientists to develop and test sensors that can easily indicate if water pipes need to be replaced following a fire. BONUS CONTENT: Oregon State University fire expert panel: Oregonians' mindset needs to expect, accept wildfires Science Pub: Fires in the West Study of destructive California fire finds resilience planning must account for socially vulnerable https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/season-11-engineering-natural-disasters/what%E2%80%99s-water-after-wildfire-s11e4  

2021/11/9
18:17
When the Earth moves, E11S2

When the Earth moves, E11S2

What happens to bridges, buildings, and pipelines when the soil holding them up behaves like a liquid? Ben Mason, associate professor geotechnical engineering, has traveled the world doing post-earthquake reconnaissance to find out and make us better prepared for impending earthquakes. BONUS CONTENT: At Work: Ben Mason (Seismological Society of America) General Information Cascadia Subduction Zone (Oregon.gov) Earthquake Hazards (USGS) Geotechnical Extreme Events Reconnaissance Association (GEER) Op-eds Napa earthquake argues for better education in Oregon: Guest opinion (Oregonian) Education is our best ally for earthquake and tsunami preparedness (Gazette Times) News articles A Pacific Northwest Earthquake Could Cause Thousands of Landslides (Newsweek) Earthquake study could make Pacific Northwest safer (Tillamook Headlight Herald) Napa quake spurs advice for earthquake preparedness in Oregon (quiz) (Oregonian) https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/season-11-engineering-natural-disasters/when-earth-moves-s11e2  

2021/7/14
19:11
Using games to teach computer science remotely, S10E3

Using games to teach computer science remotely, S10E3

Can middle schoolers learn computer science concepts using tabletop games? How about during a pandemic, when classroom interaction takes place remotely? Researchers in computer science and education are working closely with teachers to develop an innovative curriculum designed to broaden participation in computer science classes. BONUS CONTENT: Learning Computer Science Through Tabletop Games in a Dual Language Immersion Middle School: description of NSF grant featured in the podcast. Board Game Language (BoGL): programming language used in the course curriculum described in the podcast. Once Upon an Algorithm: book by Martin Erwig, Stretch Professor of Computer Science. Ain't We Got Fun in the College of Engineering: video collaboration of musicians in the College of Engineering, recorded remotely. https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/season-10-pandemic-puzzles/using-games-teach-computer-science-remotely-s10e3  

2021/1/13
22:46
With a little help from my robot friend, S9E6

With a little help from my robot friend, S9E6

What will it take for robot assistants to become more integrated in our daily lives? Assistant Professor Naomi Fitter thinks they'll need to master the physical aspects of social interactions, while Associate Professor Cindy Grimm cautions against programming them to behave just like us. BONUS CONTENT Social Haptics, Assistive Robotics, and Embodiment (SHARE Lab) at Oregon State University Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Systems Institute (CoRIS) at Oregon State University How High Fives Help Us Get in Touch With Robots (IEEE Spectrum) A robot walks onto the stage: Robotic comedy, variety show comes to the Majestic Cindy Grimm research page https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/season-9-robotics-and-ai/little-help-my-robot-friend-s9e6  

2020/1/30
21:57