Manning CICS
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Manning CICS
@manningcics.bsky.social
The Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences at UMass Amherst is a top-tier institution dedicated to the common good.
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September 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Additionally, Assistant Professor Mingda Qiao, who was hired in 2024, arrived on campus in July, and Professor Katrin Erk began in September as a joint appointment with the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, UMass Amherst (@umasshfa.bsky.social).

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CICS Announces the Hiring of New Faculty in 2025
The Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) at UMass Amherst announces the appointment of six new tenure-track and teaching faculty in 2025.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Joining us are:
*Assistant Professor Yicong Huang (starting Fall 2027)
*Assistant Professor Neha Makhija (Fall 2025)
*Teaching Faculty James Perretta (Fall 2025)
*Teaching Faculty Ella Tuson (Fall 2025)
*Distinguished Professor Holly Yanco (Fall 2025)
*Assistant Professor Wenting Zhao (Fall 2026)
September 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
In her essay, “Is AI Good for Society?”, Berman reflects on the whirlwind debut of ChatGPT and argues for public-interest “digital infrastructure” that pairs innovation with clear accountability.

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June 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Jensen emphasized that large language models aren't the final frontier and highlighted the ongoing evolution of AI, pointing to quantum AI, embodied AI, and neuro-symbolic AI as exciting future directions. ⚛️🧠

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AI’s Path Forward: Evolving Paradigms and Societal Impact » CCC Blog
Artificial intelligence stands at a “great juncture,” a moment brimming with excitement and profound responsibility. This was the central theme of a recent insightful panel discussion where leading mi...
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June 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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June 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM