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DECEMBER 2024
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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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR |
 Dear Students,
As you finish up another exciting and productive semester, I want to take a moment to commend you for your perseverance and enthusiasm. Your efforts inside and outside of the classroom continue to inspire those around you and do not go unnoticed.
The close of the year is a wonderful time to reflect on how far you've come and look ahead to new possibilities. I encourage you to take advantage of the winter break to recharge, reconnect with loved ones and refocus your goals. Your journey in computer science is as much about innovation as it is about resilience, and I am confident you will return in the spring ready to excel.
Best of luck with your upcoming exams. You’ve got this!
Warm regards,
Matthias Zwicker
Chair
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UMD Students Launch 'Saved' to Turn Twitch Streams Into Viral Social Media Clips
Leveraging emotion recognition technology, CS majors Eric Chen, Aayush Gupta and Akash Moorching developed a platform that converts livestream highlights into short-form social media content. Read More » |
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UMD Celebrates 10 Years as Top-10 School for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine rank UMD No. 7 overall and No. 5 among public universities for promoting student entrepreneurship. Read More » |
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UMD Hiring 40 Faculty Members for AI Institute
The planned faculty expansion is among the largest in university history. Read More » |
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Faculty & Research
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UMD Researchers Aim to Boost High-Performance Computing Software Development Using AI
Abhinav Bhatele and Tom Goldstein collaborate on a $7 million U.S. Department of Energy project to integrate AI into high-performance computing software development. READ MORE » |
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From Neural Networks to Reinforcement Learning to Game Theory
Furong Huang discusses the impact of AI during The New York Academy of Sciences 2025 Machine Learning Symposium. READ MORE » |
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University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing Celebrates Second Anniversary
The institute co-led by Adam Porter welcomed dozens of leaders to its headquarters in North Bethesda for a ribbon cutting and announced new partnerships with industry and the federal government. READ MORE » |
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CS Ph.D. Student Receives NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship
Sreyan Ghosh received the award for his research that aims to improve audio reasoning in AI systems. READ MORE » |
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CS Ph.D. Students' Research Recognized at ACM SenSys
Nakul Garg and Aritrik Ghosh’s ultra-low-power tracking system, LiTEfoot, earns acclaim for its innovation in supply chain localization. READ MORE » |
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CS Graduate Student Abhimanyu Hans Leads Team Behind New AI Text Detection Tool
The AI detection tool "Binoculars" uses dual-model analysis to identify content generated by artificial intelligence. READ MORE » |
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Bridging Quantum Chemistry and Machine Learning for a Greener Future
CS Ph.D. student Phillip Pope merges quantum chemistry and machine learning to combat climate change and improve energy efficiency. READ MORE » |
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New Award Honors Dual Majors in Computer Science and Mathematics
The Grant Family Outstanding Achievement Undergraduate Student Award will recognize graduating seniors excelling in both fields. READ MORE » |
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UMD Team Creates AI Tool to Give Memory a Hand
Team led by CS Ph.D. student Nishant Balepur found the mnemonics we prefer may not match those that actually help. READ MORE » |
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Haptic Hardware Offers Waterfall of Immersive Experience
‘Sensational’ new gaming tech developed by CS Ph.D. student Zining Zhang could someday aid blind users. READ MORE » |
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Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing Launches New Website
The new website features a more intuitive user experience and showcases how I4C is creating an inclusive computing community. VISIT THE SITE » |
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AlumS |
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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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