05/06/2024 -
This past month, UTPC competed at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals hosted by the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Luxor, Egypt.
The competition consisted of teams from 124 regions (approx. 372 students) trying to solve 11 problems in 5 hrs. The first-place team, Peking University, solved 10 problems. The second-place team, M.I.T., solved 9 problems.
UT solved 6 problems and came in 53rd place, 9th place in North America.
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05/06/2024 -
Music has always had the power to stir our emotions, from the exhilaration of a fast-paced rock anthem to the melancholy of a soulful ballad. But, could the music we listen to also affect how we make decisions, especially in our interactions with robots? This intriguing question lies at the heart of a study conducted by UT Austin Assistant Professor Elad Liebman and Professor Peter Stone.
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04/30/2024 -
Professor Shyamal Mitra embodies a lifelong commitment to learning and resilience, transitioning from astronomy and physics to teaching computer science. Despite initial challenges and self-doubt when tasked with teaching a programming language he had yet to master, Mitra embraced the opportunity, learning alongside his students and fostering a culture of shared discovery.
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04/19/2024 -
UT Computer Science is at the forefront of robotics innovation, aiming to propel the field forward. Highlighted in a recent article by KXAN, experts like Dr. Peter Stone and Justin Hart showcased their work, including advancements in generative AI, which is integral to tasks ranging from domestic chores to humanoid robot soccer, a part of the RoboCup Federation's ambitious goal of a robot team winning the World Cup by 2050.
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04/18/2024 -
UT Computer Science Professor Kristen Grauman is among the eleven faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin who have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), including prominent figures in artificial intelligence from the university’s Department of
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01/22/2024 -
The National Academy of Sciences will honor University of Texas at Austin computer scientist David Zuckerman with the Michael and Sheila Held Prize at its annual meeting on April 28.
Given annually since 2018, the Held Prize recognizes “outstanding, innovative, creative and influential research in the areas of combinatorial and discrete optimization, or related parts of computer science.”
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11/15/2023 -
Academia can be opaque from the outside to folks who wonder what being a professor is like. This can be a hurdle for aspiring graduate students, who are interested in the role, but are anxious about all the different things that are required as a professor. Vijay Chidambaram, Professor of Computer Science at UT Austin, has authored a book, "The CS Assistant Professor Handbook: Essential know-how for new and aspiring computer science professors", to tackle this challenge.
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11/08/2023 -
In mathematical optimization, a new approach is emerging, promising to transform how we tackle intricate challenges across various domains. Consider the complexity of bilevel optimization, a problem that has confounded experts in machine learning, engineering, and other fields. Recent advances are providing new insights into this intricate landscape, presenting a streamlined technique that has the potential to significantly enhance our ability to navigate these complex problems.
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09/29/2023 -
Simon Lam, a UT Austin professor emeritus of computer science, has been inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame for his pioneering contributions to the security of internet applications. In 1991, he invented secure sockets. His work was then funded by a grant from the NSA University Research Program from June 1991 to June 1993. Lam and three graduate students implemented the first secure sockets layer in 1993, named Secure Network Programming (SNP).
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05/02/2023 -
UT Computer Science Isil Dillig has been named one of the Texas 10 award winners for 2023 by the Alcalde. The Texas 10 award is an annual recognition given to ten outstanding UT Austin faculty members who have made significant contributions to their respective fields.
Dillig's selection for the Texas 10 award is a well-deserved recognition of her contributions to the field of computer science and her dedication to teaching and mentoring.
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