In this installment of CCC’s Weekly Computing News, we are sharing an exciting opportunity for middle school students to explore the diverse field of robotics. Summer camp introduces young students to the broad field of robotics RoboXploration, a summer camp hosted at the UMass Lowell New England Robotics Validation and Experimentation (NERVE) Center, aims to introduce middle school students to the diverse field of robotics. Funded by a $50,000 grant from Amazon Robotics, the camp provides hands-on experiences such as building robotic components, coding for robotic control, and teleoperation, highlighting the breadth of robotics applications. Beyond practical skills, the camp includes field trips to industry leaders like MassRobotics and Boston […]

In a Q&A with Arizona State University News, CCC Chair Nadya Bliss spoke about national security challenges, where she shared her contributions to the “Addressing the Unforeseen Harms of Technology” white paper. “As technologists, we tend to be optimistic about new technology and its possibilities. And there are many reasons to be. But history has shown us that we also need to be clear-eyed about vulnerabilities and manipulation, and proactively balance out our excitement over new capabilities with appropriate security practices and techniques to mitigate potential harms. Bliss is deeply involved in national initiatives focusing on technology research, design, and development. Her discussions frequently center on proactively anticipating potential harms […]

Last week, the National Science Foundation (NSF) released an early version of their final report for their workshop on Sustainable Computing for Sustainability. One of CCC’s council members Chandra Krintz was on the steering committee, where she brought her expertise in fostering collaboration on computing foundations for sustainability and climate resilience to the workshop.  According to Krintz, the committee was charged with designing the workshop, identifying key participants, reviewing participant submissions, and running the workshop in Washington DC this past April.   “Together, workshop participants helped to identify new research, multidisciplinary collaboration, and investment opportunities for this increasingly important area of computing research.  The event also helped grow the CCC LinkedIn […]

In this installment of CCC’s Weekly Computing News, we are sharing the exciting announcement of a leader-class computing facility project from The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). NSF announces groundbreaking Leadership-Class Computing Facility project  NSF is spearheading the construction of the Leadership-Class Computing Facility (LCCF) at the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), UT Austin.  This cutting-edge facility, scheduled to commence operations in 2026, aims to revolutionize computational research across diverse scientific disciplines. At its core is Horizon, the largest academic supercomputer in NSF’s portfolio, designed to deliver significant performance enhancements. Compared to its predecessor, Frontera, Horizon promises a tenfold increase in simulation capabilities and an astounding hundredfold improvement for AI […]

Ever thought about what it would look like to have a personal assistant with domain-specific knowledge discovery? At the speed of Information Retrieval and Generative AI collaboration, this could be a reality in 10 years. CCC will be hosting a workshop on, “Information Retrieval in the Age of Generative AI,” from July 19-20 in Washington, DC.  In today’s digital landscape, IR is undergoing a profound evolution, driven by the convergence of traditional search methods with advanced AI technologies.  Key among these technologies are generative AI models like GPT and diffusion models, which represent a significant leap forward in how information is both accessed and processed. These models not only excel […]

In another installment of CCC’s Weekly Computing News, we are sharing an exciting funding opportunity for climate change adaptation and mitigation. NSF, NEH and partner funding agencies announce the winners of the Canada-led 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation competition On June 3, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), along with several international funding agencies, announced the recipients of the International Joint Initiative for Research on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation.  This initiative, managed by Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF), awarded nearly $26 million to fund 11 collaborative research projects. NSF contributed approximately $6 million, […]