Atiquzzaman Honored with Hitachi Ltd. Chair in Computer Science

Mohammed Atiquzzaman, Ph.D. and professor in the OU School of Computer Science, has been awarded the Hitachi Ltd. Chair in Computer Science. A committee comprised of peers reviewed Atiquzzaman's career accomplishments and made the determination that he met the criteria for this distinction.

According to the criteria of the chair, Atiquizzaman has attained the following achievements:

1. a national reputation for research excellence and superior teaching skills in the field of computer science;
2. outstanding professional or academic stature and level of personal energy and interest which help attract and develop exceptional students to become tomorrow’s teachers and future leaders in computer science;
3. devotion primarily to teaching and research activities in the College of Engineering;
4. the ability and experience to work with business and professional leaders of Oklahoma and the nation beyond the academic realm; and expectancy to make a high-level professional contribution for a substantial future period of time.

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AI Research conducted by Amy McGovern and Team Recognized in The New York Times and CBS News This Morning

The airline industry is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to help improve the flying experience by navigating smoother and safer flights.

Amy McGovern, Ph.D., a professor in both Computer Science - University of Oklahoma and the School of Meteorology, is the director of the NSF AI Institute for Research on Trustworthy AI in Weather, Climate, and Coastal Oceanography. She was interviewed on CBS News This Morning by anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green discussing how her institute's research is using artificial intelligence in hopes of improving flying experiences, possibly alleviating flying headaches, such as turbulence, for passengers. View CBS News interview.

The New York Times also featured a story titled "Sick of Bumpy, Delayed Flights? New Weather Tech Could Help" that cites McGovern and her expertise in AI used in weather. View The New York Times article. Please note that unless you are a subscriber, you will not be able to view the article.