Sheldon Jacobson

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Computer Science Professor and Data Science Communicator, Freelance

Champaign

Opinion and Editorial, Technology, Transportation, Travel

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Covers: Aviation & airport security, data science, artificial intelligence, risk analysis, decision-making under uncertainty, gerrymandering, gun safety, air travel, sports gambling, lotteries.

CS Professor, PhD, Data Guy, Risk Analysis, AI, Sports Analytics, Airport Security, Travel, Public Policy & Health, Algorithmic Redistricting, Security.

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My Turn | We have more in common than we may think

"We are living in contentious and polarizing times. Many believe it is threatening the very fabric that defin…

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Ripple by The Washington Post

Opinions from across America, powered by the Washington Post

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Why RFK's Denmark-style vaccine recommendations won't work in the US

The U.S. and Denmark healthcare systems are radically different - examining only the specific vaccines offere…

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Betting is changing American sports

Sports betting is ubiquitous now. It has grown into a $13.7 billion industry. But sportsbooks are incentivize…

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How will the government shutdown impact air travel?

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - On Oct. 1, the U.S. government shut down, placing as many as 750,000 federal workers on fu…

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If something is labeled smart, does that make it better? Sheldon H. Jacobson

Smart technologies can make systems function better and provide support for human decision-making. Yet separa…

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Can California offset Texas in redistricting?

California faces an additional hurdle because it has an independent redistricting commission but its map coul…

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Jacobson: 'Made in America' is alive, well and misunderstood

Sheldon H. Jacobson The president supports purchasing goods that are "made in America." To encourage this, Pr…

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Texas redistricting is leading to a mapping arms race. Where will it end?

Texas may start a redistricting map race that will continue to stifle the democratic process.

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Barring foreign students from US universities is a big mistake

Though the economic ramifications of keeping international students from enrolling in the U,S, are significan…

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Quantum computing will be bigger than AI - so why is no one talking about it?

Discover the revolutionary world of quantum computing, a potential game-changer that could transform our digi…

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Is DOGE's machete approach to the federal workforce doing more harm than good?

The Department of Government Efficiency is tackling federal government bloat by offering buyouts and reducing…

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When science itself comes under attack, we all suffer

Anyone who rejects the benefits of science and the scientific method should toss away their smartphone, stop …

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Is it still safe to fly in the US?

The midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter at Washington…

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Opinion - Here's what we know so far about the DCA airplane collision

Early evidence suggests that the crash was avoidable. Human error is the likely culprit.

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Here's what we know so far about the DCA airplane collision

An American Airlines CRJ700 collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter, killing everyone aboard. Investigati…

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Jacobson: Does AI have a place on the football field?

Given that artificial intelligence has become ubiquitous in society, and continues to grow, does it have a pl…

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Commentary: Is bird flu a risk yet to people?

Sheldon H. Jacobson Dr. Janet A. Jokela from the Carle Illinois College of Medicine write of increasing conce…

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American Airlines passengers are the real losers in Skiplagged lawsuit

A recent ruling in favor of American Airlines doesn't change the pricing structure that makes skiplagging att…

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Sheldon H. Jacobson: Facial recognition demonstrates its worth at airport

Transportation Security Administration officers at Tampa International Airport found out firsthand how well f…

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Everyone knew it was time for Biden to step aside. How will the Republicans respond?

Everyone knew it was time for President Biden to step aside as the 2024 Democratic nominee. Now, how will the…

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Opinion: An automatic refund policy for air travel delays may cause more harm than good

"There are no one-size-fits-all solutions to helping air travelers when their flights are disrupted."

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Opinion: Why are some banknotes hot commodities for collectors?

"Collectors avidly seek such banknotes with unusual serial numbers, labeled as 'fancy.'"

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The myth of personal privacy

In 2024, asking if we should have a right to personal privacy is the wrong question; we crossed that bridge w…

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