Plenary
Lecture
Innovations in Nanotechnology and Neurotechnology for
Human Enhancement
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Professor Jeanann Boyce
Computer Science at Montgomery College
USA
E-mail: jsboyce@att.net
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Abstract: This presentation is an examination of key
innovations in Nanomedicine that will enhance human
capacities. Recent developments in neuro-manufacturing
for human enhancement, particularly bioprinting, will be
discussed and an active interaction with the audience
will occur. Finally, the presentation will consider
future needs and developments on a continuum of
human-machine interfaces.
Brief Biography of the Speaker:
DR. JEANANN S. BOYCE has extensive experience as an
educator and trainer in Education and Computer Systems
over the past thirty years. She received her
undergraduate degree from Douglass College of Rutgers
University and her master’s and doctorate in
computer-based information systems for career education
from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her wide
teaching background spans business, computer, and
management courses from the undergraduate through
doctoral levels. She is currently Professor of Computer
Science and Business and coordinator of the Computer
Science and Applications programs, Montgomery College,
Takoma Park Campus, of Maryland. She specializes in
teaching artificial intelligence programming and systems
and intelligent agents. In addition, she is one of the
lead faculty involved on the 11-school Advanced
Technology Centers Cyberwatch grant for the National
Science Foundation since the inception of the program.
Dr. Boyce is recognized as a leader in vocational,
career, and technical education training. She is an
active professional who has written many articles and
presents regularly at national and international
technical education conferences. She has maintained a
currency in technology through continuous consulting and
writes on neurotechnology and ethics. In addition, she
serves as a research and dissertation advisor at Morgan
State University. She is certified in a Capability
Maturity Management and Configuration Management from
the Software Engineering Institute of Carnegie Mellon
University and is an evaluator for the American Council
on Education. Her current research interests include
systems process improvement and the optimization of
virtual and classroom learning environments.
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