JHU Computer Science Newsletter
Spring 2018
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Gerry Masson

In Remembrance of Gerry Masson


The Department of Computer Science mourns the loss of Gerald M. Masson, founding chair of the department and the Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute.

Visit the tribute website >>

Faculty Highlights

Power Lines

Software Could Safeguard Power Grid


A cyber attack disabling America's power grid would be catastrophic. New software developed at Johns Hopkins could help mitigate that risk. Read more >>
Suchi Saria

Suchi Saria Named Sloan Research Fellow


Sloan Research Fellows are selected for their potential to become leaders in their respective fields. Read more >>
Ilya Shpitser

Ilya Shpitser Receives Causality in Statistics Education Award


The award recognizes the work of an individual or team that enhances the teaching and learning of causal inference in introductory statistics coursework. Read more >>

Student Highlights

HopHacks
Ryan Cotterell

Upcoming Events

Manuela M. Veloso

March 27
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Gerald M. Masson Distinguished Lecture


Manuela M. Veloso (Carnegie Mellon University) will present "Human-AI Interaction: Symbiotic Autonomy, Learning, and Transparency in Service Robots." More info >>
 
plug

April 17
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Plugged In: CS and Industry Meet and Greet


Technology leaders from local companies and JHU alumni-affiliated companies get to know today's JHU CS undergraduate and graduate students. No resumes, just conversations. More info >>