Blockchain Beyond the Hype: Student Innovations in Trust and Transparency (Virtual Sample Class)

Join Professor Lee McKnight for an interactive session exploring how blockchain is transforming industries far beyond cryptocurrency. From protecting investors against fraud with AI-powered risk scoring to creating tools for sustainable markets and secure transactions, you’ll discover how Syracuse students are applying blockchain to real-world challenges. This sample class highlights the creativity, collaboration, and impact of iSchool projects, showing how future innovators like you can use technology to build trust and shape the digital economy. 

About Professor McKnight
Lee McKnight is an Associate Professor at the Syracuse University iSchool, where he teaches and develops courses on Blockchain Management, Cloud Management, and Cloud Architecture. He serves as Faculty Advisor to the Worldwide Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurship Club (WiTec) and is a Senior Research Associate with the Autonomous Systems Policy Institute. Professor McKnight’s research focuses on blockchain, cyber-physical security, edge computing, and the global information economy. He has led numerous award-winning projects, published extensively in technical and policy journals, and is the author of several books on technology, innovation, and Internet economics.