Department of Computer Science, The University of Texas at Austin

For our July #FeatureFriday series, we are highlighting Farhan Ahsan. This month, he shows us a typical day as an intern like getting tasks done and company lunches. Thank you, Farhan, for your collaboration! Contact us to be highlighted in the next feature Friday. Hook ‘em! 🤘 . . . . . . UT Austin, Internship, Student, Student Life, Computer Science #UTAustin #TexasLonghorns

Congratulations to Professor Keshav Pingali on receiving the Programming Languages Achievement Award from ACM's SIGPLAN! 🎉 Pingali, holds the W. A. “Tex” Moncrief, Jr. Chair in Distributed and Grid Computing and is a faculty member of the Oden Institute, is recognized for his significant contributions to programming languages and compiler technology. His research focuses on on developing methods and tools for programming multicore processors, with applications in graphics, social networks, and data mining. This prestigious award, presented at the SIGPLAN PLDI conference in Copenhagen, includes a monetary prize and highlights his lasting impact on the field. Last year, Pingali also won the Ken Kennedy Award and the IEEE CS Charles Babbage Award for his contributions to high-performance and parallel computing. 🏆 Check out the full article here: https://bit.ly/3Wifv9L. . . . . . UT Austin, Research, Computer Science, UT Austin Faculty, Inspiring Professors, Educational Achievements, Faculty Recognition, Learning Community, ACM #UTAustin #TexasLonghorns #ProgrammingLanguages #SIGPLAN #PLDI2023 #UTAustin

Will AI give every student a smart, patient & affordable tutor? Or will AI tutors actually hamper learning? And if you can learn everything from a chatbot, why go to college?   Listen to our latest AI for the Rest of Us podcast here: txsci.net/UofAI   #TexasAI #YearofAI #Podcast #AIForTheRestOfUs The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas at Austin - College of Liberal Arts, Art Markman, Kristen Procko

In our latest "Behind the Screens" episode, you'll hear from our students as they share what they're most excited about when returning to campus after their summer internship. They'll also discuss how they stay motivated and focused during the quieter months away from campus. Share your own lab stories and mention a friend in the comments below! 🤘 . . . . . . UT Austin, computer science, coding, coding life, student life, technology, innovation, education, computer lab, behind the scenes #UTAustin #UTlonghorns #hookem

Meet Assistant Professor Venkat Arun in our #FacultySpotlight this month! Discover how he developed an interest in computer science, the project that shifted his research focus, and how collaborating with industry professionals at companies like Meta and MIBURA, INC. helps turn cutting-edge research into real-world solutions. . . . . UT Austin, Research, Education, Computer Science, UT Austin Faculty, Inspiring Professors, Educational Achievements, Faculty Recognition, Learning Community, Innovative #UTAustin #TexasLonghorns

Did you know that AI-driven innovations are transforming video accessibility for visually impaired users? Dr. Amy Pavel, from UT Computer Science, is spearheading innovative research on digital media accessibility. The research focuses on converting visual elements into detailed audio descriptions, allowing blind and low-vision (BLV) users to fully engage with short-form videos on platforms such as TikTok and YouTube Shorts. This research could revolutionize the way we approach video content, bridging the accessibility gap and making digital media inclusive for all. Dr. Pavel’s work exemplifies how cutting-edge AI technology can address significant challenges in media consumption. Read the full article to explore the details and impact of this transformative research. https://lnkd.in/ggzN_Et4 . . . . . . UT Austin, Human-Computer Interaction, Short-Form Video, Accessibility in social media, Inclusive video content, Artificial Intelligence #TexasAI #Research #WhatStartsHereChangesTheWorld

For this month's alumni feature, we are checking back in with UTCS alum Elynn Lee. Learn about her thoughts on majoring in computer science and the things she wishes she could have done differently as an undergraduate. Thank you @elynnimator for collaborating with us! Hook ‘em! 🤘 . . . . . . UT Austin, STEM Education, Educational Achievements, Computer Science, Product Manager, College, College experience #UTAustin #texaslonghorns #collegeexperience #computerscience

Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Please join us in celebrating the rich histories and commemorating the many achievements and significant contributions made by people of the LGBTQ+ community to the field of computer science. 1. Edith Windsor worked at IBM for 16 years and achieved the highest technical position at the time, Senior Systems Programmer. Praised especially for her “top-notch debugging skills,” Windsor founded the consulting firm PC Classics after leaving IBM, where she made a point to provide tech educations for queer groups. She is alsowell-known as the queer rights activist whose victory in the landmark Supreme Court case United States v. Windsor helped overturn DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act). 2. Alan Turing conceptualized a universal machine capable of interpreting and executing instructions. This "Turing machine," as it became known, is the precursor to modern digital computers. Turing served as a cryptanalyst during World War II, where he designed and built the Bombe, a code-breaking device. The Bombe's remarkable ability to crack the supposedly unbreakable German codes is credited by historians with shortening the war by up to four years 3. Irma L. Olguin Jr., CEO and cofounder of Bitwise Industries, works to unlock potential in "underdog" cities across the U.S. In 2010, she launched 59DaysOfCode, a software development competition to boost the Central Valley’s tech scene. She also co-founded Hashtag, a collaborative workspace for tech professionals. In 2012, Olguin founded Bitwise Industries to enhance Fresno's tech industry. In 2021, she was recognized in Fast Company's Queer 50 list for her influence and innovation in business and tech. 4. Christopher Strachey's career began as a physicist and teacher, and then later transitioned into computer programming, where he made a name for himself by blending computer science and art. Strachey is remembered as one of the developers of Combined Programming Language (CPL), an early precursor to the influential C programming language

The Department of Computer Science, The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to focus on an AI-Driven Network Optimization research project. This exciting opportunity at UT involves working on a cutting-edge project under the guidance of Professor Chandrajit Bajaj to develop Predictive Intelligent Networking (PIN) agents and employ advanced AI techniques for rapid response decision-making in predictive intelligent communication networks. External Application bit.ly/3xqfiI1 Internal Application bit.ly/3KGRB1f

In this inspiring conversation, Igor Tulchinsky, CEO, Chairman, and Head of Research for WorldQuant, champions "Exponential Technologies to Build the Future Faster," uncovering the transformative potential of AI in finance, robotics, medicine, and beyond. Discover how he harnesses global talent and cutting-edge technologies to shape a future aligned with our aspirations. 🎤 Expertly moderated by Amir Husain, Founder of SparkCognition, this event is a treasure trove of insights and inspiration. Watch now to catch all the highlights! Find the full video here: https://bit.ly/3RxVSIe . . . . . UT Austin, Coding, AI, Research, AI applications, technology #UTAustin #AI #STEM #TexasAI #YearofAI #ArtificialIntelligence