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Jafarian Uses TikTok to Advance Computer Vision and Machine Learning
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Computer science Ph.D. student Yasamin Jafarian is leveraging data from TikTok dances to design computer algorithms that create more realistic 3D digital avatars.
CSpotlight: Turning Interests into Opportunities
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Recent B.S. graduate Jonah Calvo has been diving deeper into his interests since high school, which helped him build a strong resume of internships in computer science.
Unpaid social media moderators perform labor worth at least $3.4 million a year on Reddit alone
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CS&E assistant professor Stevie Chancellor joins Northwestern University researchers to examine the impact of unpaid social media contributors on Reddit.
CSpotlight: Blending Virtual Reality with Wellness
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The Computer Science Integrated Program gave Pelletier the flexibility to dive deeper into virtual reality research and pursue internships. Learn how he is using VR to improve mental health in the IV Lab.
Bob Sturm was awarded the "People's Choice Award" at the Spring 2022 Data Science Poster Fair
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Data Science master's student Bob Sturm was awarded the "People's Choice Award" at the Spring 2022 Data Science Poster Fair for his project, "Towards Efficient IACT Calibration with Deep learning-based Muon Identification".
New study could help reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions
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Researchers use knowledge-guided machine learning to boost accuracy of agricultural nitrous oxide predictions.
CS students start workshop to get girls interested in computer programming
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CS seniors started a business as part of a class that has turned into a successful workshop aimed at introducing girls to the world of coding, computer programing and careers in STEM.
Ville Cantory and Shonal Gangopadhyay win the 2022 Riedl TA award
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The grad students were selected for their effort, dedication, and service to the students in multiple classes.
2022-2023 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (DDF) award winners
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Ph.D. students Sahar Aseeri, Arun Sharma, and Kshitij Tayal have received the highly competitive Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship.
CSpotlight: Mentorship with Medtronic
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Medtronic's WISE program helped guide B.S student Yanai Sun. She will continue to build her programming skills and knowledge within the integrated program's Master's degree.