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Science & Technology
April 20, 2020 | 04:44 pm

Can Twitter anticipate attacks against Asians and Asian Americans?

Rochester computer scientists mine social media data to discover links between social characteristics of Twitter users and how they are likely to describe the novel coronavirus.

topics: COVID-19, Department of Computer Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiebo Luo, social media,
Society & Culture
January 23, 2020 | 03:37 pm

Millions migrate to mark the Year of the Rat

With an outbreak of coronavirus making for an unusual travel season, Rochester faculty describe the traditions—and logistical challenges—as more than 1.3 billion Chinese go on vacation at the same time to mark the new year.

topics: China, Daniel Reichman, Department of Anthropology, Department of Computer Science, global engagement, John Osburg, Lunar New Year, Zhen Bai,
Campus Life
October 9, 2019 | 12:03 pm

Students thrive at the intersections of engineering, computer science, and humanities

Seniors Melissa Wen, Nathan Nickerson, and Jarrod Young are this year’s winners of the Wells Award, given each year to high-achieving students in the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences who also excel in the humanities.

topics: Department of Art and Art History, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Computer Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, humanities, interdisciplinary, Program in Archaeology Technology and Historical Structures, School of Arts and Sciences, Wells Award,
Science & Technology
September 18, 2019 | 10:39 am

New training in AR/VR tech gives Rochester doctoral students an edge

A $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation will establish a structured, well-rounded training program for University scholars applying augmented and virtual reality in health, education, design, and other fields.

topics: augmented reality, Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Department of Computer Science, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, featured-post, Goergen Institute for Data Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Jannick Rolland, Michele Rucci, Mujdat Cetin, School of Arts and Sciences, virtual reality, Zhen Bai,
Campus Life
September 12, 2019 | 09:48 am

Putting computer science to work curbing poverty

Growing up in Uruguay Fernanda Sesto ’23 was the only female student in her computer science-focused high school. At Rochester, she plans to continue using technology to tackle issues of social inequality.

topics: Class of 2023, Department of Computer Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
Campus Life
May 13, 2019 | 09:07 am

Following in his brother’s footsteps—and making his own mark

Bobby Gerami ’19 has taken advantage of many opportunities at Rochester, getting involved with the After Hours a cappella group; club basketball; and the Students’ Association, where he served as treasurer.

topics: Department of Computer Science, Department of Economics, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
April 11, 2019 | 11:09 am

A prescription for physician frustration

Jesse Wang’s dual doctorates in medicine and translational biomedical science will position him to ease the burdens of e-records for his fellow physicians. His prototype of a virtual assistant is a finalist in the American College of Physicians’ “Innovation Challenge.”

topics: data science, Department of Computer Science, Goergen Institute for Data Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Scientist Training Program, School of Medicine and Dentistry,
Campus Life
February 22, 2019 | 01:14 pm

Three Rochester teams compete for $1M Hult Prize

Three teams of Rochester graduates and current students have reached the regional finals of the world’s largest social entrepreneurship competition.

topics: awards, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Computer Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Political Science, Goergen Institute for Data Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Hult Prize, Institute of Optics, School of Arts and Sciences,
University News
December 13, 2018 | 09:43 am

Hajim School faculty members honored by ACM, IEEE

The Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) welcome four new fellows from the faculty of the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

topics: awards, Department of Computer Science, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiebo Luo, Mujdat Cetin, Sandhya Dwarkadas, Wendi Heinzelman,
Science & Technology
November 30, 2018 | 04:08 pm

Will data science and smartphone apps predict if you are telling the truth?

Imagine if lie-detection apps became widely available on everyone’s phones or computers. Computer scientist Ehsan Hoque will use a new $1 million grant to explore the benefits and ethical risks of this type of tech.

topics: data science, Department of Computer Science, Ehsan Hoque, Goergen Institute for Data Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research funding,