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Avi Wigderson wins $1 million Turing Award for using randomness to change computer science – Livescience.com
The 2023 Turing Award has been given to Avi Wigderson, a mathematician who discovered the strange connection between computation and randomness. Wigderson was announced the winner of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) A.M
Vivek Sarkar Named Dean of Georgia Tech’s College of Computing | News Center – Georgia Tech News Center
Following a national search, Georgia Techs own Vivek Sarkar has been named dean and John P. Imlay Jr
$1.5 Million Gift to Baylor University Establishes Electrical and Computer Engineering Chair – Baylor University
Contact:Lori Fogleman, Baylor University Media & Public Relations, 254-709-5959 Follow us on Twitter:@BaylorUMedia WACO, Texas (April 11, 2024) Baylor University today announced a $1.5 million gift from the family of George Heilmeier through the Heilmeier-Jarvie Family Foundation, of Plano, Texas, establishing The George Heilmeier Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering to attract, retain and support innovative research and teaching within the School of Engineering and Computer Science. The Heilmeier Chair supports the Materials Science initiative within Baylors strategic planIlluminate and qualifies for matching support through the Give Light campaigns Illuminate Chair Matching Program.The George Heilmeier Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering is the fourth endowed chair established within the School of Engineering and Computer Science through Give Light.
Johns Hopkins University presents building plans for Data Science and AI Institute to city panel – The Hub at Johns Hopkins
By Hub staff report Johns Hopkins University on Thursday presented design plans for the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) facility to the Baltimore City Department of Planning's Urban Planning Architecture Advisory Panel (UDAAP). DSAI, a cornerstone of JHU's Ten for One strategic plan, will be a leading hub for data science and artificial intelligence to drive research and teaching in every corner of the university and magnify our impact in every corner of the world.
Technion professor wins ‘Nobel Prize of Computing’ – The Jerusalem Post
Considered to be the Nobel Prize of Computing, the A.M. Turing Award for 2024 will be granted to Prof
Presenting engineering undergraduate research to legislators: A Q&A with Ahhyun Lee – University of Missouri College of Engineering
April 11, 2024 Ahhyun Lee, a senior studying computer science, is engineering a better world by harnessing the power of emerging technologies to improve medical treatments. She was one of 13 Mizzou students selected to present her research at Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol last week.
Four Computer Science students recognized for outstanding research efforts by the Computing Research Association – Illinois Computer Science News
Four computer science undergraduates at The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaignreceived national recognition for their research efforts. OmChabra (Computer Science) was a finalist for the Outstanding Undergraduate Researchers award through the Computing Research Association (CRA). This award was created to recognize students from universities and colleges across North America who show exceptional potential in computer research
KU students excel in math competitions | KU News – The University of Kansas
LAWRENCE University of Kansas students have tested their mathematical prowess at local, state and national events. The 41st annual event, sponsored by the Department of Mathematics, took place in March. Open to all KU undergraduates, the written exam for each level covered six questions to be completed in three hours.
Hebrew University congratulates Professor Avi Wigderson on prestigious 2023 Turing Award – EurekAlert
image: Avi Wigderson Credit: Peter Badge Hebrew University extends its heartfelt congratulations to former faculty member of Hebrew University Professor Avi Wigderson on being honored with the esteemed Turing Award for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of theoretical computer science. In response to the announcement, Hebrew University President Prof. Asher Cohen expressed pride in Professor Wigderson's achievements, stating: "We are immensely proud of Professor Avi Wigderson's remarkable accomplishment.
Computer science professors and a grad student earn 11 Grainger Engineering college and Illinois campus 2024 … – Illinois Computer Science News
Computer science faculty and students consistently contribute to leadership in teaching and research at The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In 2024, the university andGrainger College of Engineering will honor CS faculty members for their excellence in classrooms and research labs in two public events. TheGrainger College of Engineering Annual Engineering Awards Ceremony takes place on April 29, and the Student Awards ceremony happens on April 27.