Amitabh Varshney | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

People Recall Information Better Through Virtual Reality, Says New UMD Study

People Recall Information Better Through Virtual Reality, Says New UMD Study
UMD researchers conducted one of the first in-depth analyses on whether people recall information better through virtual reality, as opposed to desktop computers.
Amitabh Varshney Named Dean of the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences at UMD

Amitabh Varshney Named Dean of the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences at UMD
Varshney has been a faculty member in UMD’s Department of Computer Science since 2000.
Virtual and Augmented Reality Research at UMD Aims to Revolutionize Surgery

Virtual and Augmented Reality Research at UMD Aims to Revolutionize Surgery
University of Maryland’s Institute for Advanced Computer Studies uses 3-D technology as new approach to studying surgery.
Middle School Girls Create Virtual Reality Video Games During UMD Summer Camp

Middle School Girls Create Virtual Reality Video Games During UMD Summer Camp
CompSciConnect is a two-week summer day camp that offers middle school girls the chance to explore activities in computing.
Amitabh Varshney Reappointed Director of University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies

Amitabh Varshney Reappointed Director of University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies
Varshney appointed to second five-year term, effective July 1, 2015.
Computer Science Receives $38.7 Million in Gifts

Computer Science Receives $38.7 Million in Gifts
Record gift will fund new building, scholarships and professorships.