Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences : UMass Amherst

CICS-Led Team Debunks Research Showing Facebook Curbs Election Misinformation

New research published in Science suggests that Facebook can curb untrustworthy content but often chooses not to.

Monitoring Tree Health

Assistant Professor VP Nguyen has received an NSF Computer Systems Research grant to develop a battery-free sensing system that continuously monitors water and nutrient levels inside trees.

Four New Faculty Hires

Recent hires signal continued growth in core research areas and investment in new cross-disciplinary academic programs focusing on Public Interest Technology.

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Xiong Receives 2024 SIGMOBILE Test-of-Time Award

The award recognizes the influence of a 2013 paper introducing ArrayTrack, a pioneering radio frequency-based approach to tracking mobile devices indoors.

A New Building for the Future of Computing

Construction is underway on a signature, 90,000 sq. ft. building that will serve as a hub for learning, innovation, and community for Manning CICS.

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Research

Shaping the Evolution of Computing

CICS pioneers have shaped computing since its origin, building the foundations of the field. Today, we continue to push boundaries. We make change with government agencies, industry partners, and faculty around the world. Together, we're forging the future of computing to advance the common good.