Tag Archives: Computer Science

Cyberattacks: A clear and...

Posted on May 9, 2013 by jjhensel

Recently, the Department of Defense has placed direct blame on China’s Military for cyberattacks that have

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Could we ever have free Public...

Posted on April 25, 2013 by jjhensel

We’ve become accustomed to walking into public buildings and accessing WiFi for free. We can imagine a future where

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CSE Distinguished Lecture

Posted on February 13, 2013 by jjhensel

A Free Digital Society “ …if we also judge in terms of human rights, whether digital inclusion is good or bad depends on

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CSE: Distinguished Lecture

Posted on February 13, 2013 by jjhensel

From Computational Thinking to Computational Values “ The love for computational thinking entails respect

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Creating energy-efficient data...

Posted on January 30, 2013 by jjhensel

Many data centers use the same amount of electricity needed to power a small city, says U-M Professor Thomas Wenisch.

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Computers that mimic the brain

Posted on January 22, 2013 by jjhensel

U-M researchers are developing a new type of electronic switch that mimics the behavior of a biological neuron in the human brain,

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EECS: Dow Distinguished...

Posted on January 14, 2013 by jjhensel

Learning and Inference for Graphical and Hierarchical Models: A Personal Journey By Alan S. Willsky, Edwin Sibley Webster

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Lowering CT Radiation

Posted on December 13, 2012 by jjhensel

U-M researchers are working to create a sophisticated algorithm to create high-quality CT scans from a much lower dose of radiation.

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Powering mini-computer systems

Posted on August 24, 2012 by jjhensel

Tackling the challenge of power consumption on miniaturized computer systems, researchers at the University of Michigan

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Software Engineering Class...

Posted on June 15, 2012 by jjhensel

Students in David Chesney’s Software Engineering class have created a series of video games as autism therapies

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