Events

Mendenhall Inn, 323 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA

Each year, applications are solicited for participation in the week-long summer program. Anyone may apply to attend, but preference will be given to Community College faculty.

The application deadline has passed. 

The Reconnect Workshop series is a long-running program at Rutgers University’s Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science. An annual event, Reconnect Workshops became part of SENTRY’s workforce and professional development program in 2022.

This year’s workshop is focused on AI for Security and Security for AI, a two-way exploration. The interplay between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and security is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field with the potential to transform our approach to cybersecurity. AI can be harnessed to bolster security measures, enabling the detection of threats and anomalies with unprecedented accuracy and speed. For example, the automatic flagging of suspicious activity on a credit card is a crucial safeguard for an individual’s financial well-being.

However, like any technology, AI itself requires robust security measures. Technical and socio-technical vulnerabilities in AI models can be exploited by malicious actors to manipulate outcomes or make harmful societal decisions. It’s crucial to recognize these potential pitfalls and take proactive steps to mitigate them.

Reconnect 2024 sessions will delve into these topics, exploring the symbiotic relationship between AI and security. Participants will discuss various technologies and practical use cases, shedding light on the two-way interactions at this intersection. This comprehensive exploration aims to equip participants with a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this exciting field.

Vivek Singh, Associate Professor of Library and Information Science, Rutgers University