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UMD visualization experts are working with medical experts at UMB to develop immersive training tools for stroke assessment.

Their work, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Texas at Austin, will lead to robust autonomous robotic systems based on symbolic reasoning, allowing the machine’s AI neural networks to mimic human thought processes.

She has been named one of Science News’s 10 “Scientists to Watch” for her pioneering work in quantum thermodynamics. Yunger Halpern blends historical concepts with modern technology to advance the understanding of small-scale systems like qubits.

Eleftheria Briakou received the award from the Association for Machine Translation in the Americas for her innovative work on enhancing translation accuracy through algorithms detecting subtle shifts in meaning.

The cross-institutional project, which uses machine learning to analyze wearable sensor data, could lead to more accurate and earlier diagnoses of people suffering from Parkinson’s.

Nakul Garg, a sixth-year computer science doctoral student advised by Nirupam Roy, was recognized for his work in information and communications technology.

New faculty member Milijana Surbatovich is exploring research at the intersection of programming languages, system security, and computer architecture.

Dana Purcell expertly manages the daily operations at the Maryland Cybersecurity Center, overseeing everything from office space to event coordination with the pride and precision of a winning football quarterback.

The awards acknowledge the accomplishments and future potential of scientists and engineers who are 42 years old or younger.

The funding supports groundbreaking work in the characterization of microbial enzymes and the development of novel wearable devices for monitoring gut health.