The Culture Compute Podcast

From NSA to STEM Mentorship – A Conversation with Dr. Leslie Gruis


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Show Notes:

In this episode of The Culture Compute Podcast, host Sai Gattupalli, Ph.D. is joined by Dr. Leslie Gruis, a mathematician, privacy expert, and former NSA intelligence officer, to explore the critical intersection of privacy, national security, and education in our digital age.

Together, they discuss:

  • The evolution of privacy rights in America and their connection to democratic freedoms

  • How 30 years at the NSA shaped her understanding of the balance between security and civil liberties

  • The role of "Privacy Pirates" – tech companies that exploit personal data for profit

  • Privacy challenges facing K-12 students and educators in digital learning environments

  • The ethical implications of surveillance technology in schools and society

  • Strategies for protecting student privacy while leveraging educational technology

  • The importance of privacy literacy in STEM education and beyond

Dr. Gruis brings a unique perspective as both a national security veteran and privacy advocate, offering insights into how we can protect the next generation's digital rights while maintaining educational innovation.

Featured Guest:

Dr. Leslie GruisAuthor of "The Privacy Pirates" and "Privacy: Past, Present, and Future"Former NSA Intelligence Officer and MathematicianPh.D. in Applied Mathematics and Engineering Sciences, Northwestern University
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-gruis-b8060b141/

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

  • "The Privacy Pirates: How Your Privacy Is Being Stolen and What You Can Do About It"

  • "Privacy: Past, Present, and Future"

  • Dr. Gruis' speaking engagements and privacy advocacy work

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Host: Sai Gattupalli
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Advanced Learning Technologies Lab

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Until next time–Keep Computing Culture.


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