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Registration is open for Technica, the world’s largest hackathon celebrating underrepresented genders in tech. The event will be held Nov. 15-16 at the College Park Marriott Hotel and online via Gather.
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A Place Where Innovation Thrives
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Immersive Media Design at the University of Maryland is a four-year, cross-disciplinary undergraduate program that prepares students to excel in digital creativity and innovation using the latest immersive media tools and technologies.
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A Hub for Technology, Collaboration, and Discovery
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UMD's Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering to Transform Region’s Tech Corridor
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Turning Ideas into Reality
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Industry professionals and faculty discussed evolving skills, adaptability and collaboration as artificial intelligence reshapes education and employment.
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University of Maryland computer scientists developed an AI-enhanced system that protects personal voice data from automated surveillance.
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