Two from Johns Hopkins named to National Academy of Engineering
February 7, 2020
Interdisciplinary computer scientists Russell Taylor and Yannis Kevrekidis are among 87 new members and 18 international members selected this year.
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Abhishek Jain receives NSF CAREER Award
February 6, 2020
With support from NSF, he will explore new methods to enable secure multi-party computation.
Hopkins professor wins big on poker class bet
January 30, 2020
Nearly 250 students registered for the class, which had lectures focused on strategy, calculating odds, and Machiavellian maneuvers and ended with a home tournament.
Deep learning course prepares students for success in AI careers
January 28, 2020
Artificial intelligence (AI), under development for decades, is now hitting the mainstream. Many industries – from healthcare and banking to retail and entertainment – are eager to invest in workers who can apply AI-powered tools to solve real-world problems. To meet this soaring demand for AI talent, Johns Hopkins University now offers courses aimed at […]
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Canine Comfort, CS’s Chien-Ming Huang
January 9, 2020
A hospital stay can be a confusing and scary experience for many children. One way to make pediatric patients feel more at home in a hospital environment is to give them a furry, four-legged friend. While pet therapy has been shown to help young patients reduce stress and anxiety, one downside is that service animals […]
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“Plays well with Humans,” CS’s Chien-Ming Huang latest research on social robots in healthcare
December 18, 2019
In the not-too-distant future, robots might assist us at home, school, hospitals, and workplaces. Roboticists and ethicists want to ensure they do so effectively, and help rather than hurt—even if it’s just our feelings.
CS Hires Grants and Contracts Analyst
December 11, 2019
As grants and contracts analyst, Kristin supports the faculty’s sponsored research activities. This includes pre and post award activities, account monitoring, financial transactions, and financial reporting. Kristin joined CS in December 2019 after completing the Johns Hopkins Research Administration Training Program. The program includes rotations at Sponsored Projects Shared Services (SPSS), a Johns Hopkins academic […]
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“Extraordinary responders” could hold clues to pancreatic cancer treatment, CS’ Alex Szalay,
November 27, 2019
A group of patients known as “extraordinary responders” have had a dramatic response to treatment for pancreatic cancer. Alex Szalay is interviewed for his work to create a virtual map to explore interactions between cancer and immune cells.
RISE@APL program puts aspiring engineers to work in Applied Physics Lab internships
November 8, 2019
Applications for summer 2020 cohort accepted through March 31.
