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Nov. 12: Computer Science Research Day set
The University of Delaware Department of Computer and Information Sciences presents its fourth annual Computer Science Research Day Friday, Nov. 12, in the Multipurpose Room of the Trabant University Center.
3,168 processor cores to power new UD supercomputer
A University of Delaware research team has received a three-year, $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to purchase a supercomputer — named Chimera — for high performance scientific computation
International computing society designates Pollock a ‘distinguished scientist’
Lori Pollock, professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Delaware, has been selected as a “distinguished scientist” by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
‘Jeopardy!’ semifinalist
Roger Craig, a University of Delaware graduate student who last week set a record for one-day winnings of $77,000 on the popular television game show Jeopardy, has continued his streak as champion into a second week
UD’s Roger Craig wins unprecedented $77,000 on ‘Jeopardy’
Editor’s note: Roger Craig continued his winning streak on Wednesday’s Jeopardy, adding another $24,401 to his total.
Roger Craig leaped to Jeopardy fame Tuesday night, winning $77,000 and unseating legendary Ken Jennings as the contestant with the highest one-day jackpot.
UD workshop explores multiscale computing of cloud physics
Over 50 people representing seven institutions exchanged ideas on multiscale computing of cloud physics at a workshop held Aug. 16-17 at Clayton Hall
UD’s Warthog among top competitors in national event
A team of University of Delaware graduate and undergraduate students traveled with their robot Warthog to Detroit from June 4-7 to compete in the 18th annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC). Three years after its first entry garnered “rookie of the year” honors, Warthog is now a top competitor.
Alumnus, entrepreneur shares his secrets of success with students
The road to becoming an entrepreneur leads in many directions, Alan Atkinson, University of Delaware alumnus and president and chief executive officer of Xiotech Corp., explained to a group of students, faculty and staff at UD on Thursday, May 6.
Alumnus Alan Atkinson of Xiotech to serve as entrepreneur in residence at UD
Alan Atkinson, president and chief executive officer of Xiotech Corp., one of the largest privately held data storage companies in the world, will serve as entrepreneur in residence at the University of Delaware on Thursday, May 6. (he’s a UD CIS alum for undergrad)
EM Photonics, UD develop advanced algorithms for Air Force
EM Photonics and the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Delaware have been selected by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) to develop innovative algorithms for scientific computing, modeling and simulation for a multi-GPU environment.
UD’s Swany works on application honored by Internet2
The Research and Education Data Depot network (REDDnet), whose lead collaborators include Martin Swany, associate professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Delaware, has developed one of four applications named 2010 winners of the Internet2 Driving Exemplary Applications (IDEA) Award.
UD’s Siegel wins NSF Career Award for scientific software research
Stephen F. Siegel, assistant professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Delaware, has been named a winner of the prestigious National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Award for his research to ensure the accuracy of scientific software.