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Regressions

Daniil Rose's comments on current issues in science and technology policy, higher ed, computers, and whatever else comes to mind.

Fluffy Clouds

Centralization and the Untouchable Nature of Cloud Computing

#digital-infrastructure #decentralization #cloud-computing

Repeated outages at major cloud providers like AWS and Cloudflare expose the dangers of concentrating our digital infrastructure in a few hands and makes the case for decentralizing systems while raising basic computer literacy for everyone.

From Labs to Legislation

The Role of Intermediary Organizations in the Research Ecosystem

#research-ecosystem #research-translation #technology-transfer

The institutional management of the research enterprise may be made more effective: by focusing on the role of intermediary organizations.

Engaging the Unengaged

How We Help Every Student Find Their Place

#state-of-state #student-affairs #penn-state

An adaptation of my 2025 State of State speech on addressing barriers to student involvement at Penn State.