MSP Ignition– On this episode, Eric is joined by ransomware thought leader, Niam Yaraghi. Niam is an assistant professor of Operations and Information Management at the University of Connecticut’s School of Business and a non-resident fellow in the Brookings Institution’s Center for Technology Innovation. The two discuss the origination of ransomware, how companies can protect themselves and make predictions on the future state of ransomware attacks.
Department News
Articles about activities within the academic departments
Capital One and many others victims of the data breach, reports say
The cost, and value, of college (op-ed)
New data doesn’t dispel legal pressure for OxyContin maker Purdue
Stamford Advocate – OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma accounted for about 3 percent of the prescription opioids produced in the U.S. between 2006 and 2012, according to newly released federal data — but the disclosure of the small market share is unlikely to tamp down the intense legal pressure from the state of Connecticut and hundreds of other plaintiffs.
‘Jeopardy!’ Winner Used Analytics to ‘Beat the Game’
UConn Today – Game-show contestant James Holzhauer developed a strategy to quickly maximize the amount of money he won, says OPIM professor David Bergman.Continue Reading
Grad Students Help PCX Aero Go ‘Full Throttle’
When it comes to the aerospace industry, PCX Aerostructures is in the big leagues.Continue Reading
Meet the Researcher: Nora Madjar, Management
UConn Today – When you think of creativity, you probably think about artists, musicians, or writers. One field of study that probably doesn’t come to mind immediately is business management. But Nora Madjar, an associate professor of management in the UConn School of Business, has spent her career looking at ways to emphasize the benefits of creativity in the workplace.
UConn Takes 3rd Place in Global Analytics Challenge
A team of UConn students earned third place in the 2019 International Big Data & Analytics Education Conference with their passionate presentation on “The Catastrophic Effects of Global Warming—The Forces at Play.” Continue Reading
Business Law Professor Vincent Carrafiello Dies at 78
Beloved business law professor Vincent Carrafiello, a two-time alumnus who devoted 52 years to educating UConn students, passed away on Saturday at age 78.Continue Reading