CLIP Graduate Student Merges Psycholinguistics and Technology to Enhance Large Language Models
Sathvik Nair’s work is supported by a competitive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.
Anthony Brady
Donovan Buterakos
Paola Cascante-Bonilla
Marcus Fedarko
Laura Fichtner
Cheng-Ju (Jacob) Lin
Tsung-Cheng (Peter) Lu
Mauricio (Mauro) Morales
Sean Muleady
Zhenyi Wang
New Haptic Hardware Offers a Waterfall of Immersive Experiences for Gamers
UMD researchers are using measured water jets to provide lifelike sensory experiences for gamers in virtual reality.
Coles Elevates UMIACS Events with Expertise and Enthusiasm
Mel. Coles brings positive energy and a commitment to excellence in her new role as the institute’s manager of engagement, events and special projects.
UMIACS Team Aims to Boost High-Performance Computing Software Development Using AI
The multi-institutional, open-source project—expected to increase software development productivity by at least tenfold—is supported by a $7M award from the…
UMD Team Uses AI to Enhance Mnemonic Learning
The team has developed an AI-driven keyword mnemonic generator designed to make learning more efficient and effective for students.
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