Institute of Computing and Cybersystems

ECE undergraduate student Job Siy was recently awarded an MTU Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Award! The project, titled "LLM Inference Improvement in Autonomous Driving", will be undertaken this summer. The lab is in affiliation with Job’s advisor, Dr. Bo Chen, and the MTU Department of Computer Science. Congratulations to Job and good luck this summer! Michigan Tech College of Engineering Michigan Tech College of Computing

As you have probably seen, this year's logo is a lot different than last year. This is thanks to Yogendra Kanchapu, the winner of the first ever Art in Silico logo competition! On our blog, we interviewed Yogendra about his piece, visit the link to check out the inspiration and background of his winning submission! https://lnkd.in/ehGek6se

Join us on at 3:30 PM on April 2nd in GLRC 202, where MTU’s own Dr. Sarah Bell (Associate Professor, Digital Media) is set to give the keynote talk of the Art in Silico event series! Author of Vox ex Machina: A Cultural History of Talking Machines, Dr. Bell was longlisted by the New Yorker magazine as one of the “Best Things We Read in 2024”, in addition to being featured in online science publications, podcasts, and academic journals.

The third AI Colloquium of the Spring semester is set for tomorrow at Noon! In EERC 216, PhD Student Kevin Li is this week's speaker. Food and refreshments will be provided! Title: “Comparative Evaluation of 3D ROS SLAM under noisy conditions for USV navigation” Abstract: “Accurate mapping is crucial for the safe operation of Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USV), especially when relying on 3D LiDAR sensors, which are susceptible to noise from factors like water spray and turbulent surface conditions. This paper investigates the performance of two prominent 3D LiDAR mapping algorithms—HDL graph SLAM and Point LIO—when subjected to injected noise models that mimic real-world maritime disturbances. By introducing controlled noise into the sensor data, we evaluate how each algorithm maintains mapping accuracy under degraded conditions. Quantitative metrics such as Structural Similarity Index Measure (SSIM) and Intersection over Union (IoU) are utilized to assess and compare the robustness of the generated maps. The study will highlight the open-source ROS mapping algorithms strengths and limitations in noisy environments. These findings aim to inform the development of more robust mapping strategies, ultimately enhancing the reliability and safety of USV navigation in challenging maritime settings.

The Art in Silico Event Series is excited to welcome Martin Krzywinski to MTU’s campus as part of this year’s schedule! His talk on March 24th will discuss effective data visualization strategies for figures, posters, and graphical abstracts, focusing on concision and form over function. This session is great for educators and students! His workshop on March 25th is the perfect place to work on your Art in Silico submission or creative project! After his opening talk during the workshop titled "Art is Science in Love", the remaining time will be an open discussion period where you can bounce ideas off of Martin and fellow attendees! The full event schedule is available at https://lnkd.in/g4DRMHrX

A reminder that the AI Art Workshop, hosted by Dr. Evan Lucas , is taking place in Rekhi Hall Room 112 on March 12 at 4PM! In this workshop. Dr. Lucas will provide an overview on the history of generative models, from GANS to DALL-E, followed by a chance to play around with generative AI models and discuss the ethics, challenges, and perks of this technology in a group setting. Full Art in Silico schedule - https://lnkd.in/g4DRMHrX

The Michigan Tech RedTeam, coached by Dr. Bo Chen and Dr. Yu Cai, continued its success into the Fall 2024 National Cyber League Season, placing two teams in the top 100 (44th and 66th) out of 4,893 teams! Additionally, RedTeam member Noah Holland turned in an outstanding performance, placing 5th in individual rankings out of 8,483 participating players. Major congratulations to Bo and Yu, Noah, and the whole RedTeam squad. Their achievements have earned them recognition from Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator Gary Peters, highlighting the strength of cybersecurity education and research at Michigan Tech. Check out the team's history and recognitions here - https://lnkd.in/dXPR9FpU

Where can an ICC Travel Grant take you? ICC members take to the skies to present their impactful work at conferences around the globe, and the ICC is proud to support this initiative.

Sriram Malladi, a new ICC member, is tackling the challenge of flow-induced noise with Dr. Bhisham Sharma (Co-PI). This noise results from structural vibrations and aerodynamic phenomena such as broadband noise, turbulent flow interactions, and periodic acoustic emissions. Addressing this issue requires a combination of passive and active noise control strategies, including geometric optimization, material selection, and resonant suppression techniques. This project aims to advance analytical design methodologies by exploring metamaterial and resonator technologies. By developing mathematical models of acoustic impedance, the study seeks to improve noise prediction and control approaches, contributing to more effective solutions across various domains.? #icc #noisecontrol #vibration #solutions

The second presentation of the AI Colloquium Series is this Wednesday, February 19 at Noon in EERC Room 216. Data Science PhD Student Tagore Rao K. is presenting “Autonomous Drone Landing Using Deep Reinforcement Learning: Benchmarks and Implementation.” Food and refreshments will be provided. All remaining dates for the Spring semester: February 19, 2025, 12PM EERC Room 216 March 12, 2025, 12PM EERC Room 216 March 26, 2025, 12PM EERC Room 216 https://lnkd.in/ex-BF6Dy Michigan Tech College of Computing