Researchers at the University of Connecticut and Carnegie Mellon University have developed new methods that harness the parallel computing power of graphics processing units (GPUs) to accelerate dynamic programming for combinatorial optimization. One of the studies, GPU-Accelerated Relaxed Decision Diagrams for Branch-and-Bound Optimization, received the Best Paper Award at the 2026 International Conference on Principles […]
Author: Aguiar, Derek
AI Summer Camp for 9-12th Graders
The SoC and VII are offering an AI Summer Camp to rising 9-12th graders in Summer 2026! The global job market is being shaped by AI, and early literacy helps students make informed academic and career choices as AI becomes central to many industries. This event will demystify AI, make AI feel approachable, and build […]
Professor Laurent Michel awarded ACP Research Excellence Award
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AI Summer Camp for 8-10th Graders
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Chiman Salavati selected as Finalist for NCWITAiC Collegiate Award
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