A New Building for the Future of Computing
Construction is underway on a signature, 90,000 sq. ft. building that will serve as a hub for learning, innovation, and community for Manning CICS.
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A New Dog Learns Old Tricks
Assistant Professor Donghyun Kim and his team in the DARoS Lab are developing a robot guide dog to serve the visually impaired, revolutionizing assistance for those with visual challenges.
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Jaime Dávila Recognized with College Outstanding Teaching Award
Senior Teaching Faculty Jaime Davila received the 2024 College Outstanding Teaching Award for his teaching effectiveness, creativity, and approachability.
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Faculty Hiring
CICS invites applications for teaching and tenure-stream positions in multiple areas for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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faculty working across 16 research areas
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Our flexible and rigorous academic programs focus on problem-solving and innovation, giving you the skills you need to succeed in any industry.
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Shaping the Evolution of Computing
CICS pioneers have shaped computing since its origin, building the foundations of the field. Today, we continue to push boundaries. We make change with government agencies, industry partners, and faculty around the world. Together, we're forging the future of computing to advance the common good.
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CICS Researchers Recognized at International AI-in-Education Conference
Bagdasarian Wins Distinguished Paper Award at 2024 USENIX Security Symposium
Northeast Robotics Colloquium Held at UMass Amherst
Team Led by UMass Amherst Debunks Research Showing Facebook's Newsfeed Algorithm Curbs Election Misinformation
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Computing for the Common Good
We are united by a revolutionary vision for computing research, education, and outreach—Computing for the Common Good—and committed to inspiring and educating students from all backgrounds and experiences while conducting research that improves the lives of the people of the Commonwealth and the world.
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