Division News

Cormier has served as CSE’s UA from the start and has helped to shape one of the most dynamic and influential units at the College of Engineering.

Researchers hope to see a greater number of women pursuing careers in computing and a better experience for them during their time at U-M.

An interdisciplinary team of faculty created a new introductory course in robotics that is designed for inclusivity by focusing on linear algebra instead of AP calculus, opening it up to freshman students with a broad mathematical background.

All three of these individuals have proven themselves integral to the efficient operation of one of the largest units at the College of Engineering.

Despite a delay due to COVID-19, U-M fielded four teams in the annual programming competition.

His work is in the area of coordinating systems of autonomous agents that operate in uncertain, dynamic environments.

The CSE Climate Assessment Committee was formed at the College of Engineering to oversee an assessment of the Division’s culture and climate.

Over 200 student instructors and teaching assistants who teach classes in the computer science and computer engineering curricula are being trained in inclusive teaching.

The EECS Department has honored five faculty for their sustained excellence in instruction and curricular development, distinguished participation in service activities, or for their significant achievements in scholarly research.

The first general-purpose computer turns 75 today. One of its key contributors was Arthur Burks, who also co-founded the first program in computing at Michigan in 1957.

John and Sarah Lawser created the fund to give back to U-M by empowering the next generation of EECS engineers.

ASEE Prism magazine explores how linear algebra could level the playing field.

The award recognizes students who make significant contributions toward increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the division.

Workshop organizers believe a key strategy to increasing the number of women in computing research is to introduce them to the research process early on.

Discover Computer Science provides a basic background in all the skills a student needs to pursue further education in computing.

The gift will be extremely valuable as CSE continues to progress as a computer science powerhouse.

Professor Michael Wellman to be named chair of the Computer Science and Engineering division subject to Regental approval.

Meet the new arrivals.

The CSE and ECE divisions have prepared transparency reports detailing undergraduate, graduate and faculty recruiting statistics, context, challenges, activities, commitments, and areas for improvement.

Kuck’s impacts in the area of parallel computing are an inspiration to all of us, and this award will carry real significance for its recipients.

In observance of the holiday that marks the end of chattel slavery, faculty, students, and alumni performed music, shared personal stories, and presented a proposal to the EECS chairs for initiatives to enhance diversity and equity and realize systemic equality in the department.

‘When caught in a situation such as this, creatively and positively helping others is always an excellent endeavor.’

Signers raise the alarm on interpersonal and institutional racism as well as racial bias occurring from improper development and use of computing technology.

This message was sent to the entire EECS community on Tuesday, June 2 in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

EECS 373 course instructors quickly pulled together an alternative final project that had students building robots at home.

Class seeks software solutions to COVID-19 problems.

The division congratulates the four lecturers, all of whom have demonstrated commitment to excellence in education and innovation in the classroom.

From the initiative of one staff member to the follow-through from another, CSE brings wellness info to Tishman Hall.

Professor Peter Chen assumes role of interim chair of the Computer Science and Engineering division.

The panel covered a number of challenges to expect working as a computer scientist, and the skills they found necessary to overcome them.

The goal of the symposium is to facilitate conversations between AI practitioners from Michigan and beyond.

The new additions to the department offer a breadth of research and educational experience, with projects spanning robotic interaction and the future of programming languages.

Organizers hoped to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully apply to a graduate program.

This is the fifth time that Prof. Chen has been named Professor of the Year by EECS students.

The classes got to learn about cybersecurity, the physics of sound waves, and how to beam music a long distance like a flashlight using ultrasound.

The initiative has tackled courses that make up the core curriculum for first- and second-year CS and CE majors.

Tech leader Lynn Conway explores why women and underrepresented minorities lose credit for their contributions over time.

Prof. Kevin Compton has retired after 34 years at the University of Michigan in the Computer Science and Engineering Division of the EECS Department.

The Michigan AI Lab at CSE celebrated 30 years of leading research with its first annual AI Symposium, AI for Society.

The highest accolade from the Michigan Engineering Alumni Board goes to a thought leader with a track record of predicting the industry’s future.

Over the course of his career Scott became internationally recognized for his work on digital computer logic and design.

As part of a celebration of the film’s 50th anniversary, leading researchers discussed artificial intelligence and deep space travel.

Throughout the semester, students will work with Prof. Rada Mihalcea and PhD student Laura Wendlandt to see how computers connect to real-world applications in many disciplines.

Stander has given 33 years of exceptional service to the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science as a Hardware and Electronics Technician

We want all people, everywhere, to be at the table creating the technologies that will change our lives.

Prof. Irani was a model faculty who made important contributions to the EECS department, was always supportive of students, and who supported the department at critical times throughout the years.

Students looking to use computational and statistical techniques to extract actionable knowledge from Big Data can now apply to the University of Michigan’s Master’s Program in Data Science.

The event featured eight TED-style computer science talks by female faculty and an opera performance.

CS KickStart is a free week long summer program for incoming first-year students that aims to improve the enrollment and persistence of women in U-M’s computer science program.

The goal was straightforward, but the path to building the nation’s most sophisticated engineering-based IT system was long and winding.

Collegiate Lecturer Dr. Mary Lou Dorf has retired after 15 years at the University of Michigan in the Computer Science and Engineering Division of the EECS Department.

She will serve as the primary liaison between the Rackham School and academic units in the physical sciences and engineering.

The gift supplemented the Computer Science and Engineering Special Projects Fund.

Three permanent exhibits on U-M’s North Campus pay tribute to the achievements of Michigan Engineer J. Robert Beyster

On the faculty since 1998, Noble was most recently associate dean for undergraduate education.

A team of NAME and EECS faculty have been awarded with a Second Place Excellence in Promoting Women in Undergraduate Computing Award.

Course enrollment has increased by almost 200 students in just one year.

The evening’s program included a screening of I Voted? and a lecture by Prof. Halderman.

Former Michigan Engineering dean David C. Munson Jr. has been named president of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).

EECS 183 is designed to teach undeclared students and non-CS majors the fundamentals of algorithmic thinking and programming.

Prof. Chen succeeds Prof. Marios Papaefthymiou, who is departing Michigan to serve as Dean of the Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences at the University of California, Irvine.

Robotic technologies for air, sea and roads, for factories, hospitals and homes will have tailored lab space in Michigan Engineering’s robotics laboratory.

The scholarship will provide need-based support to undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Engineering.

The event took place August 28th to September 2nd on North Campus, and included programming labs, CS lab tours, field trips to local tech companies, and social events to get the participants acclimated to U-M and computer science.

The IOL has been held annually since 2003, and each year teams from around the world compete to solve the world’s toughest puzzles in language and linguistics.

The Big Data Summer Bootcamp is a six-week interdisciplinary training and research program at the University of Michigan.

The first engineering student to graduate with a degree in data science was Ryan Schrader.

Michael Wellman, Lynn A. Conway Collegiate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, has been appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the College of Engineering, effective July 1, 2016.

MiBytes was created to provide high school students with a hands-on introduction to computer science.

TechTwilight provides companies and student groups with the opportunity to celebrate and share their innovations in a festive environment of discovery.

Prof. Wellman’s research applies principles of computation and economics to engineer rational decision-making strategies and analyze complex systems of interacting agents.

EECS 183 is the introductory CS class for LSA students, and it has been designed to broaden participation in the discipline.

The convention hosted more than 100 major companies, and offered students career workshops on interviewing, networking, and general industry know-how.

The all-day event consisted of hands-on activities, a panel discussion, and lab tours to show students the different aspects of CS.

Fitness trackers are being made available to encourage movement and awareness.

Students highlighted a number of projects from CSE in the U-M booth at the show.

CS is the largest undergraduate program in engineering and the second largest major at Michigan.

Students, parents, and faculty gathered to celebrate the achievements of EECS students who earned a special award for academic achievement, research, service, or entrepreneurial activities.

Prof. Valeria Bertacco, Technical Program Chair for the 2017 conference, chose Michigan as the meeting location.

The award recognizes unwavering commitment to the betterment of women, and clear record of success and significant achievement in research and scholarship, distinguished leadership, and mentoring women.

Programs will be developed under the grant to foster inclusiveness and to provide support.

Dr. Peter Lee (BS MS PhD CCS ’82, ’82, ’87) and Susan Lee have made a $25,000 discretionary gift

The School helps to prepare undergraduate students in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for successful careers in computer science research.

The students developed the games over the course of a six-week time period using a variety of game engines.

Fairy doors have been sighted around town for a number of years, with the fairies apparently choosing iconic Ann Arbor landmarks in which to site their homes.

The goal of Computing CARES is to lead to a more diverse population in Computer Science and Computer Engineering programs and create a better climate for all students.

The symposium focused on Cybersecurity and Privacy, Engineering the Search for Earth-like Exoplanets, Optical and Mechanical Metamaterials, and Forecasting Natural Disasters.

We're building a bigger, better CSE.

Under a new pilot program, three U-M CSE graduate students traveled to Ethiopia for one month to bootstrap research projects with current AAiT students.

Holland was the first U-M Ph.D. in computer science (1959). He soon became one of the first professors in the U-M Department of Computer and Communication Science.

High school students were able to learn about mobile app development, hacking and building, and game design and development.

This annual ranking of innovative companies in SE Michigan is based on the quality of patents received during the past year.

Members will hold get-togethers, study sessions, talks, and workshops. They will also be piloting a new mentoring program.

Congratulations to the faculty members that received promotions this year.

The CE Lab is the successor to the Department’s Advanced Computer Architecture Lab (ACAL).

The project-based class has been a successful introduction to CS for many students.

The showcase is the culmination of a project from EECS 494, Computer Game Design and Development.

The breadth of projects shown by students at semester's end is inspiring.

Developed jointly with the Department of Statistics, the new program will bring together the practices required to adequately manage, analyze, and interpret data at scale.

A group of preschoolers get an early look at the world of CSE.

Dr. Jeremy Gibson has flipped his classroom and revamped his game development course – and it looks promising.

A really big chip is ready to take on really big challenges.

In addition to MICWIC, CSE supports a number of programs designed to expand opportunities for women in computing through outreach, education, and through connection to resources.

Computer science is proving to be a great way to get popular!

Students turned out to see "The Imitation Game" at the Michigan Theater.

So went the vote held in the debating chamber of the University of Cambridge Union.

J. Robert Beyster, a namesake of the Bob and Betty Beyster Building and funder of Michigan Engineering’s largest fellowship program, has died. He was 90 years old.

Students, faculty, and staff can attend the event at the Michigan Theater on January 8.

This showcase is one of the most popular to occur each year.

EECS 183 has been reinvented as a course with a major team project. It's a big class, and there are lots of projects.

The event was designed to give middle school girls a glimpse of what the world of engineering, including computer science, is all about.

The attendees were able to learn from hands-on activities, guest speakers, panel discussions, and projects

High school girls are invited to learn more about computer science!

Congratulations to Profs Bertacco, Flinn, Narayanasamy, Olson, Rais-Zadeh, and Zhong.

The funds from State Farm will be used to renovate the Student Projects Lab and to increase its capacity to serve students.

“Many of these people have known each other for years; it’s a great time to catch up.”

The 10th International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) was held in Ljubljana, Slovenia from July 29th to August 4th, 2012.

The Bob and Betty Beyster Building spans four levels and provides 60,000 square feet of offices, research labs, instructional space and common space.

The lab, which was established by Intel five years ago and will house 22 new computers, is used by two core courses in engineering and serves about 450 students per year.

The M45 program allows universities to conduct research otherwise impossible without the power and speed of an Internet-scale supercomputing resource.