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After 43 Years, Roy Campbell Retires, But Legacy of Innovation, Leadership Will Remain
June 7, 2019 Campbell's research reflects a knack for knowing where technology is headed, but he has also been a tireless teacher, administrator, and problem-solver.
C3.ai Provides Employees Access to a University of Illinois Master of Computer Science Degree in Data Science
June 5, 2019 Industry-first program provides free MCS degree, with guaranteed bonus, salary increase, and equity upon completion.
Illinois CS Graduates Gather to Celebrate Milestone Day
May 22, 2019 Illinois Computer Science's Class of 2019 gathered for food and time with family and friends on Commencement Weekend.
Fault-Tolerance Research by Kale, NCSA’s Mendes, and Illinois CS Alum Chakravorty Honored as One of Most Influential HPC Papers
May 16, 2019 The technique influenced a great deal of later research and relied on Charm++'s ability to migrate and rebalance computational load.
Illinois to Host Rising Stars in EECS 2019
May 14, 2019 CS's Nancy M. Amato and ECE's Wen-Mei Hwu are co-chairs for the annual event which is aimed at providing advice and networking opportunities to about 60 female graduate students and postdocs.
Aja Capel Becomes Illinois CS NCWIT Aspirations Chapter’s First National Winner
May 13, 2019 Capel's award celebrates pursuit of computing, robotics by the 15-year-old. Illinois CS chapter also adds second national honorable mention.
Misailovic Wins NSF CAREER Award to Develop Tools to Improve Applications That Rely on Noisy Data
May 13, 2019 Misailovic plans to investigate whether the foundation for handling noisy data can be built on static program analysis, and to develop related coursework.
College of Engineering Honors Lynn Reedy as Distinguished Alumnus; Felipe Arias Wins Transfer Award
May 8, 2019 Reedy recognized for key roles at eBay, where she was senior VP and CTO, and elsewhere; Arias transferred from a community college, plans to pursue a PhD.
Marc Snir Heads Toward Retirement, Leaving Legacy as Former Illinois CS Head and Leader in HPC
May 6, 2019 Snir shepherded Illinois CS through period of rapid growth, pushed for partnerships across campus, and helped shape HPC field.
The Climate Corporation Invests in Illinois' CS + Crop Sciences Major
April 30, 2019 The $500,000 gift will provide scholarships in the new CS + Crop Sciences program, training future generations to help secure the world’s food supply.
Outstanding Students, Faculty, and Staff Recognized at Spring 2019 Celebration of Excellence
April 26, 2019 Illinois Computer Science honors students, faculty, and staff who have received important awards and other distinctions.
University Funds Yearlong Interdisciplinary Course on Illinois Innovations
April 24, 2019 Undergraduates who take the course in the fall can create exhibits in interdisciplinary teams in the spring.
Illinois CS Using Facebook Funds to Help Launch Program for People Weighing Move into Tech
April 18, 2019 Program aims to prepare people for career transition, provide an on-ramp for master's degrees, and open more doors for women and underrepresented groups.
Illinois CS Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Research and Teaching by College of Engineering
April 15, 2019 Nahrstedt wins Drucker Eminent Faculty Award, Fleck the Rose Award for Teaching Excellence, and Smaragdis and Kumar the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research.
CS Faculty Receive Google Faculty Research Awards
April 11, 2019 Google Faculty Research Awards are given to a select group conducting computer science and engineering research. This year two Illinois CS faculty were chosen, as well as three ECE faculty who are CS affiliates.
PhD Student Wajih Ul Hassan Wins Symantec Fellowship to Pursue Security Research
April 8, 2019 Hassan is one of three people worldwide chosen for this year's Symantec Fellowships. It will provide $20,000 and a salaried internship.
Shachi Solanki Honored as Part of 2019 Knights of St. Patrick; C.J. Coleman Recognized for Service to Students
April 4, 2019 Knights recognize Solanki's work with Girls Who Code and more; Coleman honored for commitment to students.
Does Alma the Dog Want a Treat? Just Ask Her
April 2, 2019 Computer Science and Statistics senior Bliss Chapman is part of the team behind Alma the "talking" dog, a hit at Engineering Open House.
Jacobson’s BracketOdds Site Adds NCAA Women’s Bracket Generator
March 29, 2019 The new bracket generator for the NCAA Women's Tournament is the first of its kind. It uses the same models as the long-running men's tournament generator.