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In this post from the award-winning CUNY SPS blog, a video interview is showcased with Youth Studies Associate Professor Dr. Whitney Hollins, who talks with her colleague Dr. Elizabeth Bishop. During their conversation, they discuss the importance of conducting youth-focused research and what’s next on the agenda for the CUNY SPS Youth Studies programs.

In his latest piece published on Unite.AI, Dr. Arthur O'Connor, Department Head of Data and Information Science Degrees at CUNY SPS, reflects on the implications of China's DeepSeek R1 model. He emphasizes that the advancements in generative AI now encompass cognitive reasoning, urging a reevaluation of how these technologies are changing humanity.

In a recent Forbes article, Dr. Arthur O'Connor, Academic Director of the MS in Data Science and BS in Information Science at CUNY SPS, examines how AI's dominance is eroding the 'social' essence of social media platforms. He highlights that AI-driven algorithms have contributed to increased isolation. Dr. O'Connor calls for a reevaluation of technology's role in our lives, emphasizing the need to preserve authentic connections in the digital age.

CUNY proudly presented its inaugural “50 Under 50” alumni list in August 2024. In this CUNY SPS blog, alum and "50 under 50" inductee Dominique Mendez (Psychology MA ’24), who is now working in the CUNY University system at John Jay College as a specialist in theater and events, shares her takeaways about receiving this honor.

James Casey, RAC Adjunct Associate Professor and Academic Community Leader, recently co-presented a webinar entitled, "International Research Collaborations: Revisiting Challenges, Progress, and Emerging Opportunities," hosted by the Government-University-Industry-Philanthropy Research Roundtable at The National Academies. This is a follow-up to the original GUIRR International Research Collaborations project (2008-18), in which Casey was a co-Chair.