Shannon Harper is Co-PI on grant from National Science Foundation (NSF)

The research will develop novel algorithms for detecting anomalies within large spatiotemporal datasets. By mixing topological and Fourier-analytic methods, we will develop a new form of time series analysis particularly suited to spatiotemporal datasets. The goal is to leverage these new methods to build geometric models of anomalies, allowing for real-time detection and identification of significant events. Our novel algorithms will be designed for the purpose of developing quantitative models of human mobility and predicting events that are potentially harmful to society. Read More

Shannon Harper—Child Abuse and Individual Traits Related to Developmental Trajectories of Bullying Victimization: An Integrated, Multi-Theoretical Approach

The current study uniquely utilized a multi-theoretical approach to help explain the phenomenon of bullying victimization among a national sample of 2,190 youth in South… Read More

Learning to protect and serve

Carlos Hobbs (’24 criminal justice) has his sights set on a future career with the FBI. His summer internship with the Ames Police Department is a great first step in achieving that goal. Read More

Dr. Ramesh Balayar’s anthology of poetry released

A collection of poems titled ‘Manko Bimbabata’ by Dr. Ramesh Balayar has been released. The poetry book was released in the presence of narrator and… Read More

Jacque Parker receives 2023 learning communities award

Jacque Parker, academic advisor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, received the Early Achievement in Learning Community Coordination award for 2023 from Iowa… Read More