Department news
Computing COVID-19
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Location data collected by smartphones could allow health officials to monitor the disease—as well as assist with contact tracing.
Professor Shekhar interviewed on how apps can help track COVID-19
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Professor Shashi Shekhar was recently interviewed by the Pioneer Press and discussed how smartphone apps can help track and contain COVID-19.
CS&E Professor Victoria Interrante wins VGTC Virtual Reality Career Award
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This award recognizes her lifetime contributions to visualization and visual perception for augmented and virtual reality.
Use CS&E recommender system to stay entertained during pandemic
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Created by the GroupLens research lab in 1997, MovieLens lets you pick the movies you like, and then recommends films based on your preferences.
Heimdahl appointed to second term as CS&E department head
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This reappointment extends his leadership role through June 30, 2025.
CS&E advisor Kelly Thomas wins award for inclusivity and advocacy
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Kelly is the Senior Undergraduate Academic Advisor for computer science & engineering, and has been a diversity and inclusion champion since joining the department in 2015.
University creates a bachelor’s program in data science
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The new program will allow Minnesota undergraduates to learn the skills and knowledge relevant to today's data-driven economy.
Yarosh receives Taylor Career Development Award from the College of Science and Engineering
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The Taylor Career Development Award recognizes exceptional contributions to teaching by a candidate for tenure during the probationary period.
University of Minnesota to offer new master’s degree in robotics
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Unlike other similar master's programs in robotics, the new program is focused on real-world research and allows students to complete either a master's thesis or a capstone project in order to receive their degree.
U of M receives funding to improve efficiency of electric delivery trucks
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The U of M team has been developing an intelligent energy management system (i-EMS) in a project funded by the DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy that is focused on extending the range of medium-duty hybrid-electric delivery vans.