Department of Computer Science

FSU researcher receives NSF funding to make higher-performing computer apps

Published: January 6, 2020 | 4:41 pm | Posted in: Science & Technology

A Florida State University researcher is working to make computer processors execute applications in a more energy-efficient manner with the help of a new $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation. “The general goal is to increase performance but to do it in a manner that is more energy efficient than the dominant computer processors […]

New boarding procedures, smaller cabin size may limit infection on planes

Published: August 31, 2017 | 2:24 pm | Posted in: Science & Technology

FSU-led research team uses supercomputer simulations to track spread of disease on commercial airliners. From left, co-PI Sirish Namilae of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida State University Associate Professor of Computer Science Ashok Srinivasan and C.D. Sudheer of of Argonne National Lab.

During major epidemics, cramped airplane cabins are fertile ground for the spread of infection, but new research suggests changing routine boarding protocols could be a key to reducing rampant transmission of disease. In response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak that grounded hundreds of international flights, Florida State University Associate Professor of Computer Science Ashok Srinivasan […]

FSU joins ‘Hour of Code’ global movement

Published: November 28, 2016 | 4:48 pm | Posted in: Science & Technology

The Hour of Code, a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in more than 180 countries, is making its way to Florida State University. While multiple dialects and cultures have participated in the worldwide phenomenon, each Hour of Code event is characterized by one common language — computer code. The event, sponsored by […]

FSU computer science wins $4.6M grant to support cybersecurity scholars

Published: October 31, 2016 | 10:02 am | Posted in: Science & Technology

A new multimillion grant to the Florida State University Department of Computer Science will help dozens of students finance their education and help prepare them for careers in cybersecurity. The National Science Foundation awarded the department a $4.6 million grant to help fund the education of students who are specifically pursuing cybersecurity studies. It is […]