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By Maureen Stanton, Hariri Institute for Computing Hariri Faculty Affiliate Alyssa N. Pierson received the inaugural MassRobotics Rising Star in Robotics Medal for her key contributions to the cooperative, distributed control of multi-agent teams. The Rising Star in Robotics Medal recognizes up and coming woman-identifying persons making strides and advancing the field of robotics. The […]
Faculty Spotlight: Christos Cassandras By Margo Stanton, Hariri Institute of Computing Between 2012 and 2017, the number of car accidents in Boston rose by 33%. Depending on the year, 25% to 31% of all reported accidents in Boston resulted in non-fatal injuries. Christos Cassandras, a distinguished professor of engineering and head of the division of […]
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Hariri Institute Community Recognition Awards! This inaugural program recognizes Hariri Institute personnel whose contributions have been instrumental in helping to bring success to their team and to our organization. This program also aims to raise awareness of the important work that transpires, at all levels, within the Institute and […]
Model helps match people with high blood pressure to the medication most likely to work for them—and could improve trust in healthcare AI By Maureen Stanton for The Brink High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S, and it is on the […]
How do coaches view and overcome adversity? Research being conducted by Hariri Institute Graduate Student Fellow Olivia Wyatt explores these issues and their impact on the mental health of college coaches. BY BRENDAN GALVIN An undergraduate at Tufts University in 2013, Oliva Wyatt began her studies in baseball analytics. However, a social psychology professor quickly changed […]
Scientists have known for decades that the continued use of fossil fuels, like gas, oil, and coal, is the primary reason for the climate crisis. Global temperatures are soaring due to excessive greenhouse gas emissions, but with urgent, systemic actions, there is still time to make a difference. But how do we ensure people get […]
13 Fellows and Four Focused Research Programs Awarded The Hariri Institute of Computing is pleased to announce our 2023 Fellows and 2024 Focused Research Program (FRP) award recipients. The Institute has awarded six Junior Faculty Fellows and seven Graduate Student Fellows, representing early-career faculty and exemplary doctoral students who are pursuing innovative computationally-driven research with […]
BY ZOE TSENG For someone who is visually impaired, navigating an unfamiliar street can be challenging. Even going straight can be tough in an open space. Encountering obstacles, stairs, and intersections can potentially result in an unsafe situation. While aids, such as white canes or guide dogs are helpful, they can’t exactly tell someone who […]
BY HARIRI INSTITUTE STAFF Recognized as Leaders in Their Fields & Classrooms Six faculty affiliated with the Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering have been promoted to the rank of full professor at Boston University. They were among 24 faculty from the Charles River Campus who were promoted this week […]
BY MAUREEN STANTON AND ZOE TSENG Could oil price volatility cause a stock market plunge? What’s the risk factor of a new drug causing a seizure? How likely is it that a driverless car could crash into a bus? What’s common among these seemingly disparate topics is that they are “rare events” – low-probability incidents that, if […]