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AI hands doing sign language
April 09, 2025
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµengineering researchers have developed an innovative interpretation system using AI, which translates American Sign Language gestures into text in real time with 98.2% accuracy.
Waseem Asghar, Ph.D., principal investigator, a professor and associate chair in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
April 01, 2025
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµengineering and biomedical researchers are working to meet a critical global health need by developing a reliable, rapid and affordable HIV test for early detection, with an expected cost of under $5.
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March 27, 2025
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµengineering researchers have developed a powerful AI model called Deep Novel Mutation Search that predicts SARS-CoV-2 virus mutations more accurately and efficiently than costly and lengthy lab experiments.
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ has announced the winners of the ninth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition hosted by the Graduate College.
March 27, 2025
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ has announced the winners of the ninth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition hosted by the Graduate College.
FPL Lab
March 17, 2025
A unique Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµengineering study is the first to evaluate the best locations for ocean current energy production globally based on actual data and there's great news for Florida's East coast and South Africa.
EECS Hackathon Spring 2025
March 12, 2025
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ is home to world-class faculty and exceptionally talented students with the expertise...
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March 10, 2025
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµengineering and Marcus Neuroscience Institute researchers have identified current shortcomings of AI in health care and explored its potential to provide a roadmap for future advancements.
E. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
March 04, 2025
E. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was selected for her significant contributions in advancing medical technology.
Micro-CT scanning is crucial in research as it enables non-destructive, high-resolution imaging of internal structures, providing detailed 3D views of materials, biological tissues and systems. (Photo credit: Micro Photonics, Inc.)
February 25, 2025
With a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµhas acquired an advanced micro-CT system that will greatly enhance research across various fields including ocean science, materials, biology and medicine.
Arctic ice
February 10, 2025
A new conceptual design for long-term monitoring of Arctic ice melt holds promise for marine vehicle autonomy, maritime missions, and better understanding of how melting sea ice impacts marine ecosystems.