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TRAILS AI Institute Initiates Groundbreaking Research with Inaugural Seed Grants

The eight funded projects, totaling just over $1.5 million, will advance cutting-edge research and scholarship that spans AI design, development, and governance.

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Moving Beyond an App-centric Approach to Support Vulnerable Populations' Privacy

In a new grant, Dr. Lucy Simko and Yasemin Acar from GW Engineering will work alongside researchers from George Mason University, the University of Maryland, and the University of Michigan to tackle...

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Navigating the Evolution of Natural Language Processing: A Reflection by Rebecca Hwa

The chair of GW Engineering's computer science department has studied natural language processing since the 2000s.

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Using XR Technology to Solve Challenges Facing D.C.-based Small Businesses

Computer science alumnus Junhao Chen, M.S.’23, took home 3rd place at the 2023 DC XR Innovation Challenge for his XR solution that addresses several critical staff training challenges in small...

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Furthering the Discussion Around Ethics in Computer Security Through Philosophy

Through the paper, “Ethical Frameworks and Computer Security Trolley Problems: Foundations for Conversations," CS Research Assistant Professor Yasemin Acar provided philosophy-based considerations to...