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February 2026
The Monthly Build
A newsletter for the alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University of Maryland's Department of Computer Science.
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Features
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Three CS Majors Receive Computing Research Association Honors for Undergraduate Research
Anirud Aggarwal, Grace Cai and Steven Su were named honorable mentions for research spanning computer vision, micromobility modeling and privacy. Read More » |
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Nirupam Roy Connects AI and the Physical World
He discusses his career path, his research on physical intelligence, and the role of security and energy efficiency in computing systems. Read More »
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From Code to Campus Housing
CS major Esha Singhai blends computer science and product management to help students navigate off-campus housing with the Diamondback Apartment Finder. Read More »
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Students
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Building Connection With Fewer Taps
CS major Amedeo Ercole helped develop a minimalist social app. READ MORE »
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CS Majors Rethink How Users Interact With AI
Ishaan and Urjit Chakraborty developed ThinkEx to help users capture, organize and synthesize information beyond traditional AI chat interfaces. READ MORE »
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CS Ph.D. Student Ming Li Named 2026 Apple Scholar
He was selected from a national pool for a two-year fellowship supporting research in artificial intelligence and machine learning. READ MORE »
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Study: Future AI Needs Stronger Safeguards
The research led by computer science Ph.D. student Shayan Shabihi examines how unchecked simulated systems harm humans in pursuit of their objectives. READ MORE »
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Partnering with Microsoft to Reimagine Learning
The tech company expands experiential learning opportunities for UMD computing students. READ MORE »
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Faculty & Research
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Helping Early-Career Researchers Navigate NSF Cybersecurity Funding
Michelle Mazurek helped lead a national workshop guiding early-career faculty through the National Science Foundation’s cybersecurity funding process. READ MORE » |
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Can Firtina Bridges Computer Architecture and Bioinformatics
His broader goal is to expand his research into actionable solutions to improve human health. READ MORE »
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Quantum Computing Gets Serious About Security in 2026
Jim Purtilo discusses why protecting data now matters as quantum computers move closer to real-world use. READ MORE »
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Events
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Mon
Feb
23
Computer Science Career & Internship Fair
Employers hiring for internships, part-time and full-time positions are invited to attend and connect with computer science undergraduate and graduate students. LEARN MORE »
Fri
Feb
27
Deadline for International Applicants to Apply to Science Academy Programs
Apply to M.S. programs in AI, applied machine learning, bioinformatics and computational biology, data science, and quantum computing. LEARN MORE »
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We are grateful to alumni and friends whose generosity supports current and future students. To learn more about how you can make a difference, please visit cs.umd.edu/giving.
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