Pitt Cyber is pleased to have provided initial funding for more than thirty research projects at the University of Pittsburgh. Pitt Cyber Accelerator Grants (PCAG) are meant to launch trans/multidisciplinary projects that may later attract additional funding and sponsorship within Pitt and/or from government, philanthropic, and industry partners.
Improving User Privacy Awareness in the Metaverse Using Adversary-based Games
To build trust and promote responsible utilization of Metaverse technologies, as well as to address privacy challenges and concerns raised by users, the project aims to establish a series of adversary-based games that simulate real-life privacy challenges, delve into individuals' privacy attitudes, and foster their comprehension of existing privacy policies.
Na Du, Assistant Professor in the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems, Balaji Palanisamy, Associate Professor in the School of Computing and Information
The PITT Initiative on Computational Social Science (PittCSS) Seminar: A Crossroads for Research and Collaboration at Pitt
Across the School of Computing and Information—and the University of Pittsburgh—researchers and students use statistics, data science, and computer science to study economics, political science, urban science, library science, and many other areas of social science. The PITT Initiative on Computational Social Science (PittCSS) offers a crossroads for all researchers and students at Pitt, and beyond, to share their research, encounter new ideas, and grow the academic network. PittCSS creates a diverse community of researchers, an opportunity for both students and faculty to share their research, and an opportunity to incubate new multi-disciplinary collaborations that jumpstart research careers.
Morgan Frank, Assistant Professor, School of Computing and Information