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- With artificial intelligence set to drive economic growth, researchers focus on AI for human health and safety
“Artificial intelligence is certainly on the rise and has been for several years,” said Tracy Camp, department head and professor of computer science at Mines. “There’s just so much in our world today … - How likely am I to have COVID-19 complications? Machine learning could help predict the answer.
A team of Mines professors have received National Science Foundation funding to develop computational tools to predict COVID-19 infections at individual and population levels. - Two Mines students win 2020-2021 Goldwater Scholarships
The Goldwater is the preeminent undergraduate scholarship in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering in the U.S. - Mines to launch graduate program in quantum engineering
“Quantum technology could revolutionize computing, communication, sensing and more, but critical workforce shortages are threatening to hamper progress,” said Eliot Kapit, associate professor of physi … - Mines to offer PhDs, master’s degrees, certificates in robotics
The new graduate program will capitalize on the university’s deep expertise in field robotics and its niche in the geosciences and extractive industries. - Zhang wins NSF CAREER Award for robot reflection, imagination research
It's not so much about make-believe but rather robots' ability to continually adapt to new scenarios without having to physically experience them first, the computer science assistant profes … - Mixed-reality app for teaching basic programming honored at Stanford hackathon
Two Mines students were part of the team that developed the first-of-its-kind tangible programming experience for beginners. - An autonomous AED-delivering robot? These Mines students developed one in 36 hours and won SB Hacks.
Automated external defibrillators increase survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest, but only 50 percent of people know where to find an AED unit at work, according to the American Heart Association. … - Fueling his desire to learn, this Mines student transitions from petroleum to programming
Arun Arunachalam finished his bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering at Mines only to realize his interests within the field had changed. - Improving the human-robot relationship, one successful conversation at a time
Should an autonomous robot ever ask for advice? Computer Science Assistant Professor Tom Williams is tackling that question and more in an effort to improve human-robot interactions.