Category: Computer Science
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PhD defense: ACCESS: Adaptive Contactless Capacitive Electrostatic Sensing System
Dissertation Defense ACCESS: An Adaptive Contactless Capacitive Electrostatic Sensing System Alexander Nelson 10:30-12:30 Thursday, 13 July 2017, ITE 325, UMBC Technological miniaturization and low-power systems have precipitated an explosive growth in capability and adoption of wearable sensors. These kinds of sensors can be applied to many medical and rehabilitative applications, including as an assistive interface.…
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UMBC computer scientists explain how AI can help translate legalese before online users click “agree”
Every day, people interact with large amounts of text online, including legal documents they might quickly skim and sign without full, careful review. In an article recently published in The Conversation, Karuna Joshi, research associate professor of computer science and electrical engineering, and Tim Finin, professor of computer science and electrical engineering, explain how…
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Workshop on Solvers for Large, Sparse Linear Systems, July 17-18
Workshop on Solvers for Large, Sparse Linear Systems Monday and Tuesday, 17-18 July 2017 Engineering Room 022, UMBC UMBC will host a free, two-day workshop for faculty and students on solvers for large, sparse linear systems on Monday and Tuesday, July 17-18 in Engineering 022 at UMBC. Thanks to UMBC Prof. Matthias Gobbert for organizing…
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Cybersecurity Scholarships for UMBC students
Applications sought for major UMBC cybersecurity scholarships NSF CyberCorps: Scholarship For Service (SFS) Scholarships for careers in cybersecurity. Earn full tuition, fees, stipends ($22,500 – $34,000), and more ($2000 books, up to $3000 health benefits, $4000 professional expenses). For BS, MS, MPS, or PhD in CS, CE, IS, Cyber or related fields. USA citizenship or…
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UMBC Data Science Graduate Programs Start in Fall 2017
UMBC Data Science Graduate Programs UMBC’s Data Science Master’s program prepares students from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds for careers in data science. In the core courses, students will gain a thorough understanding of data science through classes that highlight machine learning, data analysis, data management, ethical and legal considerations, and more. Students will…
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UMBC hackathon inspires participants to “Innovate Good” through technology
Ahead of final exams this spring, nearly 200 students gathered at UMBC for “Innovate Good,” a hackathon co-hosted by HackUMBC and The Shriver Center, UMBC’s hub for service-learning, civic engagement, and community-based service delivery. During the 24-hour tech innovation marathon, students collaborated to build mobile, web, and hardware projects focused on solving problems and creating…
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Matthew Landen ’17, B.S. in Computer Science & Mathematics, recognized by UMBC
Matthew Landen, peer mentor, pursues security-focused computer science Ph.D. UMBC’s class of 2017 is graduating this week and UMBC News has provides that highlight examples of the very capable and accomplished new graduates. Matthew Landen, who received a B.S. in both Computer Science and Mathematics, is one of them. Matthew Landen B.S., Computer Science and…
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Prof. Marie desJardins named by Forbes as one of 21 women who are advancing AI research
An article on Forbes’ site this week cites UMBC’s Professor Marie desJardins as one of 21 women who are advancing A.I. research. The article notes that artificial intelligence is “eating the world, transforming virtually every industry and function” and highlights women who are AI educators, researchers and business leaders who are driving the development and…
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Prof. Ting Zhu receives NSF CAREER award to develop Internet of Things technology
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Ting Zhu, assistant professor of computer science and electrical engineering, its prestigious CAREER Award for his work to significantly improve the existing sensing capabilities of common technologies, such as cell phones. The five-year grant will total nearly $500,000. “We congratulate Dr. Zhu on his NSF CAREER Award,…
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Designing & developing effective mobile applications demos, 11:30-2:30 May 11, UMBC
Image by Marlayna Demond ’11 for UMBC: Michael Bishoff explains the PhotoDrop app to visitors at the 2016 demo presentation of the projects from the interdisciplinary course “Designing and Developing Effective Mobile Applications.” UMBC students will demonstrate collaborative mobile computing projects developed in integrated classes offered by Computer Science and Fine Arts. The demonstrations…