Institute for Computational and Data Sciences
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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- July 9
July 08, 2024
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AI Hub names new director
July 08, 2024
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Q&A: In ChatGPT we trust?
June 27, 2024
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'Research Art Collection' showcase in Old Main
May 14, 2024
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Penn State Artificial Intelligence Week: April 1-5
March 28, 2024
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Q&A with Jessica Menold, a ‘new voice’ for scientific collaboration
February 16, 2024
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Penn State physicist Zoltan Fodor named distinguished professor
February 14, 2024
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Sending a ‘We Are!’ to these Penn Staters
February 14, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence Hub previews Penn State AI Week, April 1-5
February 02, 2024
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Applications open for Penn State, IBM data engineering program
February 02, 2024
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$1.1M NSF grant to fund statewide cyberinfrastructure project
January 09, 2024
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IBM Consulting internship information session on Jan. 12
January 04, 2024
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Engineering professor named fellow of American Nuclear Society
November 16, 2023
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Q&A: Can virtual reality help people eat a healthier diet?
November 10, 2023
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Sending a 'We Are' to these Penn Staters
April 27, 2023
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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- July 9
July 08, 2024
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AI Hub names new director
July 08, 2024
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Q&A: In ChatGPT we trust?
June 27, 2024
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'Research Art Collection' showcase in Old Main
May 14, 2024
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Penn State Artificial Intelligence Week: April 1-5
March 28, 2024
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Q&A with Jessica Menold, a ‘new voice’ for scientific collaboration
February 16, 2024
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Penn State physicist Zoltan Fodor named distinguished professor
February 14, 2024
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Sending a ‘We Are!’ to these Penn Staters
February 14, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence Hub previews Penn State AI Week, April 1-5
February 02, 2024
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Applications open for Penn State, IBM data engineering program
February 02, 2024
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$1.1M NSF grant to fund statewide cyberinfrastructure project
January 09, 2024
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IBM Consulting internship information session on Jan. 12
January 04, 2024
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Engineering professor named fellow of American Nuclear Society
November 16, 2023
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Q&A: Can virtual reality help people eat a healthier diet?
November 10, 2023
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Sending a 'We Are' to these Penn Staters
April 27, 2023
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