NKU students and faculty advisor chat with Mike about their new Internet of Things club. They discuss learning and inventing in this peer-led maker group where all disciplines partner in creative problem-solving tech projects.

Einstein found it creepy, referring to it as "spooky action," and while his reasons are likely different than yours, there's no doubt that the upcoming quantum computing revolution is likely to unsettle most.In the span of a few short years, the tech that protects trade secrets, government files, your online banking, the stock market, shopping, and even Bitcoin will likely be rendered obsolete. This is a race where anything but first place is last.Join Dr. James Walden and Dr. Kevin Kirby as they share a few qubits from across the galaxy, their thoughts, and a cup of coffee with host Mike Nitardy, as they untangle the topic of quantum computing. Learn more about the College of Informatics at https://coi.nku.edu.

Since the 2000 election, the United States has made the move to electronic balloting for elections. However, with this switch came concerns about cybersecurity and the safety of our votes. Dr. James Walden from NKU's Center for Information Security joins us to talk about election security in Kentucky, Ohio, and the rest of the United States.Learn more about NKU’s Cybersecurity B.S. or the Cybersecurity M.S. Visit BallotpediaVist Cyber Seek