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Algirdas Avizienis: Jean-Claude Laurie Award in Dependable Computing

Sep 30, 2016

Emeritus Distinguished Professor Algirdas Avizienis has been awarded the 2016 Jean-Claude Laurie Award in Dependable Computing for his 2004 paper: “Basic concepts and taxonomy of dependable and secure computing,” by A. Avizienis, J.C. Laprie, B. Randell and C....

Computer Science Student Creates Secret Agent Game To Encourage Young Girls in STEM

Sep 29, 2016

In a game created by a UCLA student and her two sisters, 11- to 14-year-old players can combat a villain as agents for a top secret government agency. Throughout the game, players time travel and encounter women who have made contributions to science, technology,...

CS PhD Student: Haik Kalantarian – 2016 Edward K. Rice Outstanding Doctoral Student Award

Sep 27, 2016

Computer Science PhD Student Haik Kalantarian is the recipient of this year’s Edward K. Rice Outstanding Doctoral Student Award. This is a significant achievement—the award is presented to only one UCLA engineering PhD student per year. The Rice Award honors...

New Faculty: 2016-17 – Computer Science Department

Sep 1, 2016

George Varghese Professor of Computer Science Varghese’s research interests are in network verification and network algorithmics, where he has made pioneering contributions. He was most recently a principal researcher at Microsoft Research. Varghese has previously...

Professor Leonard Kleinrock: New Movie Documentary “Lo and Behold” In Theatres Now

Aug 24, 2016

In a new documentary entitled “Lo and Behold,” Professor Leonard Kleinrock describes his research contribution on how the Internet got its start and is an exploration of the countless relationships and opportunities made possible by the Internet. Critically acclaimed...