CSE Graduation Reception, May 9

Join in the celebration! The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is hosting a graduation day reception for CSE faculty, students and their families.

Friday, May 9, 2008
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Walter Library, fourth floor
Digital Technology Center Atrium

Light refreshments will be served.

For directions, please visit: Walter Library.

SCImagine! 2008: Robots take over the library, May 9

On Friday, May 9, robots will take over Walter Library at the University of Minnesota. The Science & Engineering Library will host CSE students and researchers in this year’s SCImagine! event, the library’s annual science showcase. A variety of robot demonstrations will follow exciting presentations by students.

The event will be held on May 9 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Walter Library, Arthur Upson Room (102). Students, parents, and the community members are encouraged to attend the free event to see the latest creations of artificial intelligence and robotics from the CSE department. Light refreshments will be served. For directions, visit: SCImagine!

CSE Professor Gini awarded IT Distinguished Professorship

Photo by Brad Stauffer

The University of Minnesota’s Institute of Technology selected CSE professor Maria Gini to receive the Institute of Technology Distinguished Professorship. This award honors exceptional faculty for their contributions to teaching and scholarly research, and for their commitment to IT and its activities. IT Distinguished Professors receive an award of $15,000 for professional development or research. Gini is the second CSE faculty member to receive this honor – Professor Yousef Saad received this award in 2005.

This award comes on the heels of another major accomplishment for Gini, being elected an AAAI Fellow. Other prominent entities have also recognized Gini for her outstanding contributions through her designation as a University of Minnesota Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor, her election as a member of the University’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers, and by bestowing her with the University’s Inaugural Distinguished Women Scholars Award.

CSE Professor Gini elected AAAI Fellow

Photo by Brad Stauffer

The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) awarded CSE professor Maria Gini with the distinction of Fellow for her major contributions to work in multi-robot and multi-agent systems, her demonstrated leadership in the artificial intelligence community, and her work to inspire youth. The AAAI will celebrate this honor at a Fellows dinner Chicago, Ill. on July 15.

AAAI Fellows are elected by the association’s Fellows Selection Committee. The awards program started in 1990 in an effort to recognize those who have made consistent and significant contributions throughout their career in the artificial intelligence field.

Gini's research is focused on artificial intelligence and robotics. Much of her work deals with self-interested intelligent agents that negotiate with other agents to complete tasks in partially known environments. In addition to research, Gini has proven to be an exemplary teacher and shown dedication in mentoring current and future women students in computer science. Gini is a Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor, a member of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers at the University of Minnesota, and winner of the University’s Inaugural Distinguished Women Scholars Award.

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