http://www.csail.mit.edu/csailnews News Articles about CSAIL (MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory) and CSAIL Members. Articles generated by CSAIL and by other sources. en-us Fri,13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/rssintro news@csail.mit.edu (Editor) webmaster@csail.mit.edu (webmaster) http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1042 At this year’s Large Installation System Administration (LISA) Conference in Baltimore, TIG’s Noah Meyerhans was selected as a top finalist for Sysadmin of the Year. Fri,13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1042 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1040 CSAIL researcher Ron Rivest, along with colleagues Adi Shamir and Len Adleman, have received the 2009 NEC C&C Prize. The award is given in recognition of outstanding contribution to R&D activities, and pioneering work related to the integration of computers and communications technologies. Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1040 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1038 On Thursday, November 5. CSAIL Principal Investigator Barbara Liskov gave the opening talk of the 2009-2010 Dertouzos Lecture Series. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1038 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1033 On October 26th, His Royal Highness of Monaco became the second head of state to visit MIT in a four day period. A guest of Ray Stata, the prince visited the labs of both Daniela Rus and Russ Tedrake while on campus. Wed,28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1033 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1031 Principal Investigator Tomaso Poggio has just received the 2009 Okawa Prize. Awarded by the Okawa Foundation, it is meant to recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to research, technological development and business in the fields of information and telecommunications. Tue,27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1031 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1029 Shafrira Goldwasser, CSAIL theory professor, is a 2010 recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science. The award recognizes her study of cryptography, which has led to significant improvements in Internet security. Fri,23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1029 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1028 CSAIL PI Berthold Horn has just received IEEE’s Azriel Rosenfeld Life Time Achievement Award. Founded in 2007, the award is meant to honor those who have made significant contributions to the field of computer vision over the course of longtime careers. Wed,21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1028 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1027 Three students have been selected to receive this year’s George M. Sprowls Award for the best doctoral theses in computer science. Mon,19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1027 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1026 CSAIL PI Tim Berners-Lee, along with MIT Professor Robert Langer, was honored for the Millennium Prize Awards at a forum and dinner at the Finnish Embassy where they discussed their work and views on advances in their fields on Thursday, October 8th before a large group of technology and policy leaders. They are the first two recipients of the Millennium Prize created by the Finnish government. Tue,13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1026 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1019 This fall as the Institute begins another academic year, CSAIL does so with a number of promotions and new appointments. The Executive Committee of the MIT Corporation approved all changes effective July 1; we are sure that they will only serve to deepen and strengthen the lab’s base of talent. Wed,23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1019 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1018 In a recent edition of The Economist, Ginkgo BioWorks was profiled as one of a handful of companies spurring biotechnological innovation. The iGem competition, which is also administered through the lab, was similarly cited as a model for understanding the path that biological engineering projects may take in the future. Fri,18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1018 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1013 CSAIL PI Nancy Lynch has been awarded this year’s Emanuel R. Piore Award. Administered by the IEEE, the award is intended to reward outstanding achievement in the field of information processing. Tue,15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1013 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1006 We are very pleased to welcome 58 new graduate students this year. The annual graduate student orientation and lab ice cream social will be held this Friday. Mon,31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1006 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1005 In the wake of Edward Kennedy’s death on Tuesday, Massachusetts is dealing with the loss of one of its most outsize figures. In addition to being a politician and scion of the nation’s most iconic family, Kennedy also had a quiet history of advocacy that spread across the country and the world – and may be one of his greatest legacies. In 1978, Boris Katz was presented with a byzantine series of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Although his infant daughter was severely ill and in need of medical care that could only be found outside the USSR, the family was unable to obtain approval for their exit visas. In a situation common to many Soviet Jews, they were accused of having been exposed to sensitive state information, obviating the possibility of their departure. The situation changed, though, when a powerful advocate stepped in on their behalf. Thu,27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1005 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1003 The call for papers is now open for the fifth annual CSAIL Student Workshop. Conceived as a way for students to meet, discuss their research, and take a much-needed break from the city. With transportation provided and free registration, this working retreat is equal parts work and play (not to mention an excellent chance for students to connect with others working in similar areas). Mon,17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/1003 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/962 If you’ve ever been curious about a video you saw on the kiosk screens in Stata, a lecture you saw last year, or even archived research footage from the vaults of the AI Lab and LCS, you’re in luck. The CSAIL Video Archive has just debuted on the homepage. Tue,11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/962 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/940 From August 3rd to 5th, CSAIL played host to a workshop dedicated to understanding the challenges and opportunities presented by cloud computing. The conference aimed specifically to discuss implementation of the techniques needed to render cloud computing secure and trustworthy. Thu, 6 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/940 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/939 A team of students working under PI Nicholas Roy has taken top honors at the International Aerial Robotics Competition. Now in its 19th year, the challenges given at each competition become successively more complex. They are organized into a series of missions; this year’s competition was the fifth. Tue, 4 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/939 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/905 On Thursday, July 17th, Quanta Computers and CSAIL/MIT formalized their ongoing commitment to research collaboration and continued innovation. T-Party, the original partnership between the two entities, was launched in 2005 as a way to explore the future of mobile communication. Sun,19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/905 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/704 At this year’s annual RSA Security Conference, Ron Rivest noted some of the difficulties in securing cloud computing. The CSAIL PI points out that terminology matters, particularly where sensitive data is concerned. Mon,29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/704 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/597 This summer, three CSAIL Principal Investigators are teaching courses on a variety of subjects. Dina Katabi’s course, an introduction to network coding, provides a foundation for that type of work. Tom Knight is offering a class in synthetic biology, an opener in beginning to understand the field. And Charles Leiserson will be giving three courses: two on concepts in multicore programming, another on leadership skills in the arena of engineering education. Sat,20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/597 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/645 During the week of June 8th, researchers working on the agile robotics forklift project took their craft south for demonstration. The forklift was put through its paces in front of a host of industry and military notables in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Fri,19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/645 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/613 On Friday, June 5th, the Institute will hold its 143rd commencement ceremony. We here at CSAIL would like to join the speaker, Governor Deval Patrick, in wishing our graduates luck on the next leg of their journey. The CSAIL students matriculating in both Masters and PhD programs are listed below; congratulations, and best wishes for an exciting future! Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/613 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/611 On May 27th and 28th, the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory will play host to the annual meeting of its industrial partnership organization. The Industry Affiliates Program, or IAP, is a consortium of companies working in concert with CSAIL on a wide host of technological innovations. Wed,27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/611 http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/609 A team of researchers headed by CSAIL PI Daniela Rus is to receive a grant in support of a project called Smart Adaptive Reliable Teams for Persistent Surveillance (SMARTS). The grant is one of nine awarded to teams of researchers who count members of the Institute community among their number. The SMARTS award was given through the Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative, by the Office of Naval Research. Tue,26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.csail.mit.edu/node/609