Computer Science & Engineering
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Computer pioneer Harry Huskey dies at age 101
Harry Huskey, professor emeritus of computer science, worked on early computing systems and helped universities around the world establish computer science programs.
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A role model for girls who code
Regine De Guzman, a self-taught coding whiz, wants to close the Silicon Valley gender gap by encouraging girls to pursue tech careers. She will share her words of wisdom at the upcoming TEDxLosGatosHighSchool.
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UC Santa Cruz team chosen to compete in Amazon’s Alexa Prize Challenge
UCSC computer scientists have won a sponsorship from Amazon to develop a “socialbot” that can converse with humans.
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Computer scientist Marilyn Walker honored by Association for Computational Linguistics
Walker, a professor of computer science, has been named a fellow of the ACL.
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NSF funds UC Santa Cruz project to develop assisted public transit services
With a grant of nearly $1 million, UCSC engineers will create a service for passengers with special needs.
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Big questions to be explored at Silicon Valley Campus grand opening
The celebration, showcasing the multidisciplinary teaching and research hub, will feature an open house, a ribbon cutting, and a handful of engaging talks by leading campus thinkers.
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Stories of research, excitement, and surprise at Graduate Research Symposium
UC Santa Cruz storytelling project StoryCruz captures first-person narratives from graduate students describing their research and their hopes.
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Grant supports research on technology solutions for low vision
Computer engineer Roberto Manduchi is among the first grantees in an initiative to help people with chronic visual impairment.
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Campus launches mobile app to track shuttles in real time
Transportation and Parking Services, in collaboration with undergraduate and graduate students, has launched SlugRoute, which tracks campus buses in real time.
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UCSC student entrepreneurs headed for major international trade show
Developers of a robotic camera system will join the UC delegation to the Hannover Messe, the world’s biggest industrial fair.
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True Originals series: Coffee and games
The popular True Originals notable alumni speaker series returns with an artisan coffee innovator, and two creative Slugs who are setting bold new standards in the world of video games.
