Detecting Hidden Threat

Detecting Hidden Threat

UD professor and post-doctoral fellow develop technology to help soldiers spot explosive devices Soldiers in combat have to constantly scan their surroundings for improvised explosive devices (IEDs), a signature weapon of modern warfare. These homemade bombs are often...
In Memoriam: George E. Collins

In Memoriam: George E. Collins

Former computer science professor passes away George E. Collins, a Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Delaware from 1985-86 and 1995-2002, died Nov. 21, 2017. He was 89. Born in Iowa, Prof. Collins graduated from the State University of Iowa and...
Mining for Cancer Clues

Mining for Cancer Clues

UD computer scientist uses text mining to advance personalized cancer treatment Doctors have many weapons in the fight against cancer, but choosing the right one can be a challenge. Soon they will have a new resource to inform them about treatment options. A group of...
Computer Science for Everyone

Computer Science for Everyone

Two UD professors watch governor sign law requiring public high schools to teach computer science A new law will require every public high school in Delaware to offer at least one course in computer science. When Delaware Gov. John Carney signed the bill, two...
Virtual Reality On Ice

Virtual Reality On Ice

Computer scientists bring polar region to life using virtual reality Scott Sorensen’s experiences as a computer science student at the University of Delaware were hardly typical. While he spent his share of time in windowless rooms staring at computer screens, he also...
Summit for Computer Science Education

Summit for Computer Science Education

Event attracts state leaders, teachers, administrators, industry partners More than 75 teachers, administrators, business partners and state leaders convened at the University of Delaware on Thursday, March 23, for a daylong conference on computer science education....