Peer-Powered Pedagogy
Student instructors are transforming classrooms at Manning CICS—building skills, confidence, and a culture of collaboration.
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Significant Bits
A milestone year. A new home for innovation. A Turing Award. Explore the Winter 2025–2026 issue of our signature magazine and the stories driving impact at Manning CICS.
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Positive Reinforcement
Professor Emeritus Andrew G. Barto and alumnus Richard Sutton ’80MS, ’84PhD are featured in the Fall 2025 UMass magazine for their pioneering reinforcement learning research, which earned them the 2024 ACM A.M. Turing Award.
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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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Research
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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Alumni Focus
Lessons from a CICS Alum
In the latest issue of Significant Bits, alumnus Kevin Gurney '16 reflects on community, curiosity, and the experiences that shaped his path from Manning CICS student to software engineer.
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Impact
News & Stories
Michelle Trim Receives 2025–2026 Delphi Leadership Award
Prashant Shenoy Receives 2026 IIT Bombay Distinguished Alumnus Award
PIT@UMass Presents Workshop on AI Safety and Literacy to Belchertown Civil Servants
Assistant Professor VP Nguyen Named Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors 2026 Class
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Community Stories
Oindrila Saha
CICS doctoral student Oindrila Saha took the stage at Adobe MAX Sneaks 2025 to present Project Scene It, an AI scene generation tool.
Oscar Youngquist '22MS
PhD student Oscar Youngquist shares his vision for human-centered, lifelong learning that drives his work in Manning CICS’s Human-Centered Robotics Lab.
Venkata “Sam” Samyukta Malapaka ’25 MS
Venkata Samyukta Malapaka ’25 transforms personal adversity into resilience, using her UMass journey to champion mental health.
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Our Vision
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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Giving
Accelerate Progress
Manning CICS is proud to partner with the UMass Amherst Foundation in support of UMass Amherst's transformational campaign—Accelerate. Your gift can get help to shape the future, driving the college forward at a pivotal time in our history. Explore our giving opportunities to support what matters most to you.
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Significant Bits Magazine
Significant Bits is the signature publication of Manning CICS, highlighting the groundbreaking work of students, faculty, staff, and alumni while exploring ideas and innovations that drive our global impact in service of the common good. It is published annually in print and online.
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