News & Announcements
TRAILS AI Institute Announces Second Round of Seed Funding
Sep 10, 2024 - Five interdisciplinary projects, funded with seed grants ranging from $115K to $150K apiece, will advance novel AI research and scholarship that can impact education, transportation, emergency preparedness and health care.
16,648 Reasons to Live
Sep 09, 2024 - Computational linguist Philip Resnik is using machine learning to break down how people found the strength to resist suicide.
Hartree Fellow Uses Cryptography to Test Quantum Physics
Sep 06, 2024 - Using techniques from cryptography and computational complexity theory, Atul Singh Arora is developing methods to certify the properties of quantum systems that are otherwise hard to investigate.
Combining AI and Earth System Research to Improve Climate Forecasting for Underserved Communities
Sep 05, 2024 - Maria Molina and Chris Metzler are developing novel AI-based approaches that can help address systemic inequities and improve the lives of populations that are vulnerable to extreme weather events.
Innovative Approach to Cryptography Makes Privacy More Personal
Aug 26, 2024 - Gabe Kaptchuk is developing privacy systems that go beyond traditional, abstract methods, emphasizing a human-centered approach that responds to how people actually interact with technology.
TRAILS Faculty Launch New Study on Perception Bias and AI Systems
Aug 26, 2024 - The researchers are conducting a series of studies to determine the level of bias that users expect from AI systems, and how AI providers explain to users that their systems may include biased data.
MC2 Researchers Present Eight Papers at USENIX/SOUPS
Aug 21, 2024 - The accepted papers exemplify a commitment to human-centered security research and scholarship from MC2 faculty, postdocs, students and alumni.
Digital Solutions for Some of Society’s Biggest Challenges
Aug 09, 2024 - Min Wu will be recognized for her research, scholarship and service at this year’s Faculty & Staff Convocation.
Developing Logical Tools to Approach Ethical Choices
Aug 09, 2024 - John Horty will be recognized for his research, scholarship and service at this year’s Faculty & Staff Convocation.
Andrew Childs Awarded Kirwan Faculty Research and Scholarship Prize
Aug 08, 2024 - The prize recognizes his significant work in developing both theoretical foundations and practical applications for quantum computers.