See some of the research carried out by Expeditions in Computing awardees

See some of the research carried out by Expeditions in Computing awardees

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The video explores the far-reaching potential of computing, highlighting projects funded by NSF's Expeditions in Computing awards. It covers computational sustainability efforts by Carla Gomes's team at Cornell, focusing on wildlife conservation and sustainable fishing. The video also discusses Harvard's development of robotic bees, which could aid in pollination and disaster response. Finally, it touches on future projects in autism understanding, climate modeling, and adaptive software, emphasizing the ever-expanding frontiers of computer science.

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What are some of the applications of computational methods in environmental and social questions as explored by Cornell's Carla Gomes and her team?

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How does the isolation of grizzly bears in the Northern Rockies and Yellowstone affect their population?

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What innovative techniques did Gomes's team use to design wildlife corridors for grizzly bears?

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What are the potential future applications of robotic bees as described in the text?

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What ongoing projects are being focused on in the third year of the Expeditions and Computing project?

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