News from the Kahlert School of Computing
As computing reshapes every aspect of society, the Kahlert School of Computing stands at the forefront — powered by faculty, students, and staff pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. The stories below showcase recent research breakthroughs, collaborative projects, and community efforts that reflect the school’s growing impact and future promise.
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1st Mountain West Undergraduate Research Showcase in Computing
October 13, 2023
We invite all undergraduate students in the Mountain West region pursuing research in computing to the first Mountain West Undergraduate Research Showcase on:2–5pm, Friday, November...
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Amazon awards $50K to Prof. Anton Burtsev to Develop Atmosphere, a Secure and Reliable Operating System
October 11, 2023
Kahlert School of Computing Assistant Professor Anton Burtsev is a recipient of the 2023 Amazon Research Award for his research aimed at developing a new...
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Kahlert School of Computing’s Prashant Pandey Earns Early Career Award for High Performance Computing
October 4, 2023
Supercomputers, massive machines can compute nearly-incomprehensible amounts of data in a blink of an eye, can anticipate complex weather patterns, simulate entire ecosystems, or explore...
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Researchers Demonstrate the First Autonomous Medical Robot That Steers Needles In Vivo
September 24, 2023
To safely operate, an autonomous vehicle needs to be able to recognize and avoid obstacles in real time. Even a momentary lapse could lead to...
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Adobe Co-Founder and Kahlert School of Computing Alum John Warnock Passes Away
August 21, 2023
John Warnock, U alum (Ph.D. in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering ’69,) and computer scientist pioneer, died on Saturday, August 19. He co-founded Adobe in...
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U of U SIGGRAPH Reception
August 16, 2023
Current and former faculty and alumni from the Kahlert School of Computing gathered for a special U of U reception at the SIGGRAPH conference last...
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William B. Thompson (1948-2023)
August 11, 2023
William B. Thompson passed away peacefully in his home in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 26, 2023. We remember Bill for his enthusiasm for...
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New ‘Open Testing and Integration Center’ Designation Expands POWDER’s Reach
July 31, 2023
As the power and ubiquity of mobile devices increases, so does the strain they put on wireless networks. The continuous rollout of new wireless deployments,...
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Kessler Inducted into HEVGA Fellows
July 3, 2023
Bob Kessler, Ph.D., EAE’s co-founder and founding director, will be posthumously inducted as a HEVGA Fellow during a ceremony to be held at the Game...