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A computer science and engineering professor wants to use AI to prevent car crashes before they happen

Advancements in AI could shift video recognition technology from reactive to proactive, according to Associate Professor David Anastasiu.

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Ethics

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A computer science and engineering professor is working to ensure AI models align with the goals and values of humans

By opening the black box, Professor Yi Fang believes AI researchers can deliver safety, transparency, accountability, and fairness.

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Math major and Putnam standout wants to change the way you think about math

For Sarthak Dassarma ’26, mathematics isn’t a set of rules to memorize—it’s a story, and the Putnam Competition is just his latest chapter.

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Engineering graduate students transform hackathon idea into AI tool with startup potential

Their project, FormWhisper, helps users fill out complex paperwork with ease and confidence.

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Santa Clara University establishes the Cunningham Shoquist Center for Applied AI and Human Potential

Funded by a generous gift from NVIDIA executive vice president Debora Shoquist ’76, the new Center also honors the supportive role of her sister, G. Lee Cunningham M.A. ’73

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Health

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Service & Social Justice

Alumnus explores the molecular impact and long-term health effects of factors like stress and food insecurity

MacArthur Fellow and epigenetics researcher Jason Buenrostro ’09 is helping develop personalized medicine for communities in need.

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Santa Clara science majors lead a free elementary arts education program

Megan Baldemor ’26 and Jasmine Vu ’26 tell young people that the key to a career in STEM is embracing all of your interests.

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Sustainability

With the help of SCU faculty, Sam Bertram ’16, M.S. ’18 learned how to launch his own startup

Now he’s tackling world hunger with innovative indoor farming technology.

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Chemistry research probes potential applications for rarely-studied compounds

Cottrell teacher-scholar award winner Meaghan Deegan balances cutting-edge research in synthetic compound stabilization with training the chemists of tomorrow.