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Recently there have been a number of highly-publicised API security vulnerabilities, including those of Moonpig in the UK and Verizon in the US. Because APIs underpin mobile apps, they are a tempting target for attack, leading to data and privacy breaches. However, mechanisms do exist to secure APIs, such as certificates, OAuth, and API Keys. In this session, we learn how APIs can be secured in a systematic way.
I can't even explain how beautiful the moon was last night, I don't think this picture begins to do it justice. (The extra light is a lamppost on the street corner.) The movie "Practical Magic" with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman was the first thing that popped into my mind and with a moon like this, it was certainly a magical start to the new year.
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Author: MITCHELL, John M.C.S
Page: 736
Year: 1868
Place: London
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Computer Science student Logan McKeown participates in the discussion section of Practical Data Science, EECS 398, class at the Electrical and Computer Science Engineering Department on North Campus.
Three seniors Rithik Puri, Lais Najjar and Logan McKeown are standout gymnasts on the University of Michigan Men’s Gymnastics team and hardworking Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science students.
Both engineering and collegiate-level sports demand immense commitment, discipline, and time management, and Rithik, Lais and Logan embody these qualities.
There are fascinating connections between engineering and gymnastics. Gymnastics requires precision, discipline, and analytical thinking—traits that align closely with the mindset of an engineer. It’s a sport where engineering students, like Rithik, Lais and Logan, tend to excel.
This link is evident in the academic path Rithik has taken. As an undergraduate, he studied orthopedic implants in his design courses. “We were looking at these devices and trying to figure out ways, either biologically or mechanically, to improve their performance,” Rithik explains. “I really love that aspect of engineering. It's constantly iterative—trying to improve something over time.” A similar mindset applies to gymnastics, where athletes are always striving to improve and refine their performance.
In addition to honing his gymnastics skills at an elite level, U-M has provided fertile ground for Lais Najjar to explore his intellectual interests. “Even though I’m really ambitious athletically, academics is also a huge part of my life,” he said, “and Michigan was the best place for me to juggle those two passions.”
“I had taken a computer science class in high school, but didn’t really have my sights set on it,” Lais said. After a couple of EECS classes, however, he was hooked. “The rigor and the intellectual curiosity of the computer science program are unmatched, and it was an easy decision to continue down that path.”
Rithik draws parallels between the importance of teamwork in engineering and gymnastics. “The team culture is like nothing I’ve ever experienced,” he says. “We’ve struck a very healthy balance between intense competitiveness and the love and brotherhood that form the foundation beneath it. That balance helps us perform at a high level, push each other, and support each other through tough times. Nothing I’ve experienced would have been possible without the guys who have been alongside me, pushing and growing together.”
Lais Najjar represented Syria in men’s gymnastics at the Olympics Games in Paris this summer, realizing a lifelong goal. He is the co-captain of the men’s gymnastics team, and is looking forward to a strong, competitive season. In addition to athletics, he serves as an instructional assistant for EECS 281: Data Structures, alongside his normal coursework. Logan McKeown majors in Computer Science and minors in Entrepreneurship. We currently have eight engineering students out of 25 on the men gymnastics team.
April 12, 2025
Photo by Marcin Szczepanski/Lead Multimedia Producer, University of Michigan College of Engineering
Original designs by Marty Rapp after reading Clayton's pdf book "Practical Guide to Wooden Wheeled Clock Design" available at lisaboyer.com
inspired by Tracy Emin and her collection of sculptures representing vulnerability. I took pictures of myself in positions I felt vulnerable in, but ended up feeling more isolated, most likely due to the current global crisis.
I put the pictures into photoshop and edited them all in different ways to try and capture vulnerability and isolation, one consistent theme throughout them all is a slight separation between my body and the space that surrounds me as I feel more and more detached from the world around me.
A little over a month ago, we hired a new guy at the office.
We have a very small office, less than 10 employees and he fits into our "family". Not many have, we fire lots of people. I think he'll be around for awhile.
ESPECIALLY since he's as fun as the rest of us. As evidenced in these photos, he locked the owner in his office. It was hilarious and my boss loved it. I have a picture of his reaction, it was great....can't post that one though!
Here's a shot from the other side. I will warn you, building devices like this will result in the overwhelming urge to pick them up and test them on the environment around you.
Difficult to see here but there are plenty of data-destroying scratches all over the shiny surface - with the guilty party reflected in them
3-4 October, 2023, Rabat. The UfM Workshops on Rules of Origin were held in Rabat on October 3 and 4, 2023 to impart knowledge of trade regulations to both government and private sector stakeholders in Morocco. Organised by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) with the support of the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), they provided insight into rules of origin, including the new transitional rules, and information on specific Harmonized System Codes relevant to various industries operating within pertinent trade agreements. Deputy Secretary General Dr. Abdelkader El Khissassi from the Economic Development and Employment Division represented the UfM at the event, while Ms. Alicia Figueroa was there from GIZ.
More than 58 people participated in the workshops that were divided into two distinct sessions, one for government officials and another for private sector representatives. The government-focused training module provided responsible staff officers with a deeper understanding of the conceptual and legal aspects of rules of origin to facilitate stakeholder consultations during trade negotiations. Moreover, rules of origin handbooks were developed and practical coaching sessions were conducted to assist both government and private sector participants with understanding and applying these rules effectively.
The training sessions progressed from the fundamental concepts of rules of origin, with a focus on the new Transitional Rules of Origin, to the more specific aspects of the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention and its relevance to both preferential and transitional rules of origin. Additionally, they served as an occasion to present new administrative procedures and product-specific rules of origin under the Transitional Rules of Origin and provide an update on new administrative processes.
Practical case studies drawn from various countries and economic sectors, covering different product types, were employed to illustrate how the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention operates in diverse scenarios. Participants engaged with these case studies and had the opportunity to resolve them with guidance from the instructor, gaining a deeper understanding of the correct application of rules of origin.
Given the inherent complexities of rules of origin, these sessions helped stakeholders comprehend the practical nuances of this critical aspect of international trade. Active interaction with the instructor fostered discussions and an exchange of ideas, with a question-and-answer sessions concluding each workshop ensuring that participants left with a more solid grasp of the topics covered.
Front row L to R: High School medalists—Silver-Clarissa Wallace, Smithson Valley High School (Texas); Gold-Mattie Jarrett, Mid-East Career & Technology Centers-Zanesville (Ohio); Bronze-Aricela Galvan, Apple Valley High School (Calif.). Back row L to R: College/Postsecondary medalists—Silver-Jillian Contreras, Texas State Technical College-Harlingen (Texas); Gold-Samantha Smith, Bladen Community College (N.C.); Bronze-Benton Fowler, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Cumberland (Tenn.).