News & Announcements
UMIACS Team Part of $2.8M DARPA Award to Advance Autonomous Robotics
Sep 26, 2024 - Their work, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Texas at Austin, will lead to robust autonomous robotic systems based on symbolic reasoning, allowing the machine’s AI neural networks to mimic human thought processes.
UMD Alumna Wins Best Thesis Award for Machine Translation Research
Sep 25, 2024 - Eleftheria Briakou received the award from the Association for Machine Translation in the Americas for her innovative work on enhancing translation accuracy through algorithms detecting subtle shifts in meaning.
Yunger Halpern Makes Science News’s 10 Scientists to Watch List
Sep 25, 2024 - She has been named one of Science News’s 10 “Scientists to Watch” for her pioneering work in quantum thermodynamics. Yunger Halpern blends historical concepts with modern technology to advance the understanding of small-scale systems like qubits.
CBCB Team Publishes Innovative Research on Improving Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis
Sep 23, 2024 - The cross-institutional project, which uses machine learning to analyze wearable sensor data, could lead to more accurate and earlier diagnoses of people suffering from Parkinson’s.
Solving Challenges in the Intermittent Computing Domain
Sep 20, 2024 - New faculty member Milijana Surbatovich is exploring research at the intersection of programming languages, system security, and computer architecture.
UMD Graduate Student Wins Marconi Society Award
Sep 20, 2024 - Nakul Garg, a sixth-year computer science doctoral student advised by Nirupam Roy, was recognized for his work in information and communications technology.
Purcell Runs the MC2 Playbook with Precision and Passion
Sep 18, 2024 - Dana Purcell expertly manages the daily operations at the Maryland Cybersecurity Center, overseeing everything from office space to event coordination with the pride and precision of a winning football quarterback.
Gorshkov Named Finalist for 2024 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists
Sep 12, 2024 - The awards acknowledge the accomplishments and future potential of scientists and engineers who are 42 years old or younger.
Hall Receives $3.5M in Federal Funding for Innovative Gut Microbiome Research
Sep 11, 2024 - The funding supports groundbreaking work in the characterization of microbial enzymes and the development of novel wearable devices for monitoring gut health.
TRAILS AI Institute Announces Second Round of Seed Funding
Sep 10, 2024 - Five interdisciplinary projects, funded with seed grants ranging from $115K to $150K apiece, will advance novel AI research and scholarship that can impact education, transportation, emergency preparedness and health care.