Jon Kleinberg Receives World Laureates Association Prize: A Beacon of Interdisciplinary Innovation On September 13, 2024, Jon Kleinberg, a distinguished professor at the Department of Computer and Information Science at Cornell University, was awarded the prestigious World Laureates Association (WLA) Prize for his foundational contributions to the fields of computer science and social science. Kleinberg […]
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The Importance of Interdisciplinary Research and the Impact of the Schmidt Award
Samuel J. Gershman Wins Polymath Award: A Beacon for Interdisciplinary Research On September 10, 2024, Professor Samuel J. Gershman of Harvard University was awarded the prestigious 2024 Schmidt Science Polymath Award, joining a select group of six scholars recognized for their innovative contributions to interdisciplinary research. This award, established by the Schmidt Science Polymath Program […]
Leadership Changes at University of Wisconsin-Madison: Focus on Arts and Computer Science
Leadership Changes at University of Wisconsin–Madison: A New Era in Academia On September 5, 2024, Charles Isbell, the Provost of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, announced significant leadership changes that signal a new academic year filled with promise and innovation. Amy Gilman, the current director of the Chazen Museum of Art, will take on the role […]
MIT Appoints Sam Madden as New Head of Computer Science Department
The Appointment of Sam Madden: A New Era for MIT’s Computer Science Department On September 4, 2024, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2024 USNews Ranking: 2) (MIT) announced the appointment of Sam Madden as the new head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). This significant transition comes in the wake of […]
Research and Development of Virginia Tech’s New Assistant Professor and Innovation Campus
The Impact of Professor Vaibhav Garg’s Research on Social Media Analysis and Its Implications for Society On August 27, 2024, Virginia Tech announced the appointment of Professor Vaibhav Garg as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at its Innovation Campus. This appointment is significant not only for the growth of the faculty at the Innovation […]
Duke University Receives $30 Million Grant to Advance Computer Science and AI Research
The Impact of Duke University’s $30 Million Funding on AI and Machine Learning Research On August 20, 2024, Duke University announced a significant $30 million grant from The Duke Endowment aimed at enhancing the university’s research capabilities in computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning. This funding is not merely a financial boost; it […]
The Future of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science: Nayani’s Research and the IEEE Scholarship
The Significance of IEEE AP-S Scholarships in Advancing Graduate Research On July 31, 2024, Pardha Sourya Nayani, a doctoral student in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University (2024 USNews Ranking: 67) , was awarded a scholarship from the Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). This […]
William & Mary University Establishes New College of Computer, Data Science, and Physics for Interdisciplinary Education
The Establishment of the College of Computer, Data Science, and Physics at William & Mary: A New Era in Interdisciplinary Education On July 23, 2024, the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) approved the establishment of the College of Computer, Data Science, and Physics at the College of William & Mary (W&M). This […]
An Interdisciplinary Academic Journey: From Computer Science to Classics
Assistant Professor Alexandra Schultz at Dartmouth University exemplifies the fascinating intersection of seemingly disparate fields: computer science and classics. Her journey from a tech career to academia, where she now delves into the depths of ancient Greek literature and history, is a testament to the power of interdisciplinary study. Named after the legendary Alexander the […]
A Paradigm of Interdisciplinary Research: From Computer Science to Classics
Assistant Professor Alexandra Schultz at Dartmouth University has a unique and inspiring journey that bridges the seemingly disparate fields of computer science and classics. Named after the legendary Alexander the Great, Schultz’s academic path is a testament to the power of interdisciplinary study and the unexpected connections that can arise from combining different fields of […]
